"Multiple sources said that defensive coordinator Brian Flores' unusual decision to let his contract lapse, before signing a new deal that will pay him more than $6 million per season, was based in part on his unease with the direction of the front office. When asked last month if he wanted to remain with the Vikings, Flores noted that he loved working for the Wilfs and with O'Connell, and loved living in Minnesota, but did not mention Adofo-Mensah."
"The Commanders were never going to spend that sort of money. Flores is probably the highest-paid coordinator in the league after this sort of commitment. If Adofo-Mensah's presence was also a stumbling block, that's been removed as well. Fortunately for the Commanders, they got the next best thing. Washington moved swiftly to hire Daronte Jones after a highly impressive interview. He was Flores's right-hand man in Minnesota, so expect to see similar aggressive concepts for a defensive unit in desperate need of inspiration."
Brian Flores interviewed for multiple NFL head-coaching vacancies while also speaking to the Washington Commanders about their defensive coordinator role, then returned to Minnesota. The Vikings offered a new contract reportedly exceeding $6 million per year and moved to address Flores's unease with the front office by removing general manager Kweis Adofo-Mensah. Flores publicly emphasized his affinity for the Wilfs, Kevin O'Connell, and living in Minnesota. Washington declined to match Minnesota's financial commitment but quickly hired Daronte Jones, Flores's former right-hand man, suggesting similar aggressive defensive concepts for the Commanders.
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