The Chicago Bears ' coaching search is underway, where the team is speaking to coaches from plenty of different backgrounds and avenues in the NFL, and even at the college level. One intriguing name is Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores,

Brian Flores told reporters on Tuesday that he plans to take every head coaching interview that comes his way. At the time, it was reported that the New York Jets and Chicago Bears had requested interviews with him.

They were both fired from NFL jobs in part because of abrasive personalities. Has their time in Minnesota prepared them for another shot?

An intriguing possibility has come up as we enter this year's NFL general manager/head coach hiring cycle — one that would strip the Vikings of a couple valuable employees. The idea is that Vikings senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson and defensive coordinator Brian Flores could potentially be hired as a GM/HC package deal by one of the teams in need of a new regime.

Ryan Fitzpatrick played for Brian Flores the last time he was a head coach with the Miami Dolphins. His assessment of his former head coach getting a new opportunity beyond that of a defensive coordinator is something you have to hear.