Brian Flores is wasting no time getting back into the coaching mix after his surprise firing from the Dolphins. On Tuesday, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported that Flores is set to interview with the Chicago Bears, marking the team’s first confirmed interview.
“Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores is set to interview for the Bears head coaching job,” tweeted Pelissero. Adding, “After his surprise dismissal Monday, Flores is expected to be hot in this cycle.”
Former #Dolphins coach Brian Flores is set to interview for the #Bears head coaching job, per source.
After his surprise dismissal Monday, Flores is expected to be hot in this cycle. Chicago gets the first confirmed interview.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 11, 2022
NFL Twitter was quick to react to the Flores news.
“Pretty quick turnaround,” noted WTOP radio’s George Wallace.
Pretty quick turnaround https://t.co/LtkNFtPSE4
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) January 11, 2022
“I see a bright future for the Bears in the north if this hire goes through,” tweeted one fan.
I see a bright future for the Bears in the north if this hire goes through https://t.co/KCtXduRm3w
— The Sweet James Jones, III (@JaytheTeach) January 11, 2022
“First time we’ve seen Brian Flores name… and interview is with Chicago Bears,” said FanSided’s Bears account.
👀 first time we’ve seen Brian Flores name for and interview is with Chicago Bears https://t.co/VXzX4ZTAQ5
— Bear Goggles On (@BearGogglesOn) January 11, 2022
“This is the problem now with the Giants hanging onto Joe Judge,” Ian O’Connor explained. “Brian Flores is a better coach and now the Bears get the jump on him.”
This is the problem now with the Giants hanging onto Joe Judge. Brian Flores is a better coach and now the Bears get the jump on him. https://t.co/Q7onShrwfu
— Ian O’Connor (@Ian_OConnor) January 11, 2022
“Be smart Chicago,” replied another fan. Saying, “Do NOT let him leave without a deal.”
Be smart Chicago. Do NOT let him leave without a deal https://t.co/0uEIMFVw7j
— Certified Armchair GM (@DJSpocktimus) January 11, 2022
“Me likey,” commented USA Today‘s Rashawn Franklin.
Me likey. https://t.co/8KvIGsvC3Z
— Rashawn Franklin (@RashawnFranklin) January 11, 2022
If Flores believes in quarterback Justin Fields, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him land in Chicago. However, he should be picky.
Poor QB play tends to get good coaches fired (as Flores knows all too well).
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