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MIAMI, FL — One day after his defense held the Los Angeles Rams to a field goal and helped propel the New England Patriots to a record-tying sixth Super Bowl victory, Pats de facto defensive coordinator Brian Flores was officially named the 13th head coach of the Miami Dolphins. He replaces Adam Gase, who was fired after the Dolphins finished the regular season with a disappointing 7-9 record.
“Two things that stand out immediately when you meet Brian are his football intelligence and leadership skills,” observed Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier in announcing the move Monday. “Brian is widely respected throughout the NFL. He paid his dues in New England working in personnel, on offense, defense and special teams, which helped him build a great understanding of what it takes to win.” See also Super Bowl 2020: Get Ready To ‘LIV It Miami’
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Flores wrapped up his job with the New England Patriots on Sunday as linebackers coach after serving as safeties coach for four seasons.
“It’s hard for two people to trust each other let alone 11,” said Flores at a press conference where he was introduced to the media in Miami on Monday. “Every week we’re going to go out there with the idea that we’re going to win a game. There’s going to be pain in that too …. We know that. But there’s pain for every team.”
Flores joined the Patriots coaching staff as a coaching assistant in 2008 after four seasons with the organization in other roles. He began with the team in 2004 as a scouting assistant and was assigned pro scouting duties prior to the 2006 season, according to the Patriots.
“If you talk with anyone who has played for him or worked with him, you will hear about his ability to lead and get the most out of people,” Grier said. “Brian sets a high standard for his players and coaches and we are completely aligned with our vision on how to build a successful organization.”
During his 15 years with New England, the Patriots won four of their six Super Bowls – XXXIX, XLIX, LI and LIII. The 2018-2019 season was the first for Flores as defensive play caller.
Sunday’s impressive defensive display was still fresh in everyone’s minds as Flores was introduced to the media.
“In that game, Flores’ defense limited the NFL’s second-highest scoring offense to just three points, tying a Super Bowl record,” according to the Dolphins. “Under his leadership, the defense improved in several categories during the regular season. New England went from 17th in the NFL to seventh in passer rating, allowing opposing passers to compile an 85.4 rating. Much of that was attributed to creating more turnovers, as the Patriots were tied for fifth in the NFL with 28 takeaways and tied for third with 18 interceptions.”
Flores moved to the defensive side of the ball as an assistant in 2011 and was promoted to a position coach in 2012, overseeing the safeties unit from 2012-15. As safeties coach, he helped Devin McCourty earn second-team All-Pro honors in 2013 and was part of a Patriots team that won Super Bowl XLIX at the end of the 2014 season.
As a college player, Flores was a two-year starting linebacker for Boston College and was part of four bowl-winning teams. He was named to the Big East All-Academic Team in 2003.
A native of Brooklyn, New York, Flores attended Poly Prep in Brooklyn, where he played running back and linebacker. He graduated from Boston College with his bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in administrative studies.
Despite having to leave for Miami immediately following Sunday’s win, Flores said he doesn’t feel like he missed out on the celebration.
“I’m a guy who looks forward,” he said.
He also referenced the Patriots disappointing loss to the Dolphins when the team pulled off what will forever be known as the Miami miracle.
“I would say my last memory here wasn’t a great one,” recalled Flores.
Brian Flores gets the balls ready for drills. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).
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