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The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Saturday they hired Brian Flores as their senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach.
“I am excited about Brian Flores joining our coaching staff given his history of developing and teaching defensive players during his time in the NFL,” Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said. “Brian’s resume speaks for itself, and I look forward to him adding his expertise to help our team.”
Flores, most recently the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, arrives in Pittsburgh with over 14 years of coaching experience in the league along with four years in a personnel role.
He was fired by the Dolphins last month after three seasons in Miami, where he led the team to a 24-25 overall record.
Earlier this month, Flores sued the NFL, the Dolphins, Denver Broncos and New York Giants in which he alleged racism in their hiring practices.
Flores also interviewed with the Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, and Chicago Bears and was not hired.
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Good luck trusting this guy in your organization. If he isn’t promoted after a year or so, I wouldn’t be surprised if he goes scorched earth again. After tasting Head Coach Steak,
he’s not humble enough to bide his time with this position. He doesn’t want Ground Beef meatball Defensive Assistant. I definitely wouldn’t tell him any strategic long terms organization plans either lol.
Great another malcontent. Tomlin’s been such a great head coach. Only superbowl was with cowher’s team.
For those that are comment tone deaf. This was sarcasm.
Agreed about Tomlin. Most overrated coach in the NFL. I used to be a big supporter until I watched his game plans in big games. The guy just can’t game manage or out scheme any of the big dogs. Steelers will always be good but not great with Tomlin at the helm.
Thank you Coach Mike Tomlin. Fuck the man and the haters #MyBrothersKeeper #FistRaisedHigh
#thumbupass#mybrothasagrifter#outkickbigot
Actually, Flores is a perfect fit in Pittsburgh. I hope he does well (except when the Steelers play the Bengals).
As much as I despise Flores for his big BS racism charge in the lawsuit, he is a decent coach. To get him as an assistant is a win for the Steelers.
Meh. Fuck the man while working for the man, idiot logic.
I hope the Steelers suck this year. Always liked them but no more.