Since the playoff loss, the team’s needs have been recited item by item. Losing the defense’s mastermind would create the greatest need of all.

The Chicago Bears have interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coaching job

The Chicago Bears interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich for their head coach job.

The Chicago Bears officially completed an interview with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coach vacancy, the team announced on Saturday. Flores has been one of the hottest names on the market as multiple teams look to find their next head coach.

Will he stay or will he go? Flores potentially getting a head-coaching job could change the trajectory of Minnesota's future on defense.

The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for their head coach vacancy.

Teammates described the relationship between Flores and Smith as like having two coaches in the room rather than coach and player.

Flores, who previously served as Dolphins head coach from 2019-21, has had interview requests from the Jets and Bears as he prepares the Vikings defense for the playoffs.

The trio increased the list to 15 coaching candidates to meet with the Jets, who have also conducted 15 interviews for their general manager job.

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores will interview for Bears head coach on Saturday, according to Jordan Schultz.