Flores got his coaching start with the Patriots organization as a special teams assistant. He worked his way up the ladder, becoming the linebackers coach and defensive play-caller. After winning Super Bowl LIII with New England, Flores then went on to serve as the head coach for the Miami Dolphins from 2019-2021.

Former Patriots defensive play-caller Brian Flores expressed interest in the team's head-coaching vacancy, but said it's not up to him.

The decision to skip interviewing Flores stems from lessons learned in his Miami tenure, aligning with New England's vision for the future.