McCarthy went 49-35 in five seasons with the ... that bodes well for sustained success. Flores is a schematic problem solver. Tasked with revamping a Vikings defense that was light on talent ...

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell changed defensive coordinators after his first season on the job, but he won't have to make another change before his fourth season.

His skill set aligns well with Brian Flores’ aggressive ... for the Vikings next season between Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy, or if both might be back for at least one more year in 2025.