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.

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

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores isn't hiding the fact that he's interested in another head coaching job, but he's not going to jump at just any opportunity that arises, either.