Former Patriots defensive assistant and ex-Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has come under scrutiny from current Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa criticized Flores for damaging his confidence during his time as head coach and praised current coach Mike McDaniel for rebuilding his game. Flores, now the Minnesota Vikings’ defensive coordinator, acknowledged that he has evolved as a coach and is continuously looking to improve.
Tagovailoa expressed how Flores’ constant criticism affected his confidence, calling him a “terrible person” for his coaching approach. Despite Tagovailoa’s growth under McDaniel, he has benefited from the addition of elite pass-catchers to the Dolphins’ roster. McDaniel has led the Dolphins to two consecutive playoff appearances but has yet to advance past the AFC Wild Card round.
Flores admitted that Tagovailoa’s comments were not positive for him but emphasized the importance of growth and evolving as a coach. He mentioned that he has had many great relationships throughout his career and is focused on creating a positive environment for his players.
While the tension between Flores and Tagovailoa has become public, both parties seem to be focusing on their respective careers moving forward. The situation highlights the challenges of coaching in the NFL and the impact it can have on players’ development.
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