There was a point during my Wednesday night where the last three notifications on my phone were news that Eric Bieniemy was leaving the Bears for the Chiefs, Al Harris interviewed with the Packers for their defensive coordinator position, and Brian Flores was set to return to the Vikings. What a trifecta of yuck.
Brian Flores returns to the Vikings
Much to the chagrin of every rival NFC North quarterback, the Minnesota Vikings are bringing back Brian Flores. The Vikings announced Flores has signed a contract extension with the team. This is quite the résumé (via the Vikings):
In Flores’ first three seasons leading Minnesota’s defense (2023-25), the Vikings have limited their opponents to 19.2 points per game (second-fewest league wide) and 317.1 yards per game, including 5.1 yards per play (fourth). Opponents have averaged just 105.4 rushing yards per game (fifth) against the Vikings defense during Flores’ tenure, including a league-low 3.9 yards per rush since 2023. Minnesota has totaled the second-most forced fumbles in the NFL with 52, and the fifth-most defensive takeaways with 73, including 61 fumble recoveries (fifth) and 43 interceptions. The Vikings have allowed just 147 plays of 20+ yards over the past three seasons, the fewest league wide since Flores took ownership of the defense.Can you see why I was trying to manifest a team hiring Brian Flores away to be their head coach? For what it’s worth, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio hears that Brian Flores remains in play for head-coaching opportunities. Florio name-checks the Steelers, Cardinals, Browns, Raiders, and Bills as potential options. I’ll be rooting for those teams to saddle up and reel in Flores.
Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesNFC South rivalry heats up with Baker Mayfield flaming Kevin Stefanski on social media
From a pure optics standpoint, Baker Mayfield is one of my favorite quarterbacks to watch. He plays passion, heart, and the fire of a thousand suns. And when it comes to fantasy football, I do my best to draft the quarterback with a gun-slinger mentality because it makes that part of the game that much more fun knowing your QB is going to air it out on a weekly basis. But what I like most about Mayfield is that he is petty and keeps receipts. That he had this in his bag definitely turned my head:
Failed is quite the reach pal. Still waiting on a text/call from him after I got shipped off like a piece of garbage. Can’t wait to see you twice a year, Coach. t.co/jUUsYkvlOC
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) January 20, 2026Since leaving Tampa Bay, Baker Mayfield has thrown for 14,400 yards, 105 touchdowns, and 45 interceptions. He has made a pair of Pro Bowls, his team has made the playoffs twice, and he has cashed in with a major contract. Meanwhile, the Kevin Stefanski-coached Browns are 26-43 since Mayfield was “shipped off like a piece of garbage” and have made one postseason appearance — a 45-14 loss to the Houston Texans. Most notably, the Browns have had 10 different starting quarterbacks since the Mayfield trade. We’ll share those names at the end of this post.
Are Matt Nagy and the Eagles a fit?
With the Chiefs hiring Eric Bieniemy to fill Matt Nagy’s shoes as the new offensive coordinator in K.C., I’m not sure what’s left for the former Bears head coach. But all is not lost for Nagy, who could end up as an offensive coordinator somewhere. For what it’s worth, the Philadelphia Eagles seem to be a logical fit:
The #Eagles interviewed Matt Nagy for their offensive coordinator job today, sources say. Nagy, an intern and assistant for Andy Reid in Philly from 2008-12, is currently exploring a few OC options. pic.twitter.com/OBUJKuyeL5
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 21, 2026Things didn’t end well for Matt Nagy’s head-coaching tenure in Chicago. But the 2018 NFL Coach of the Year award winner led the Bears to two playoff appearances in his first three seasons before the wheels fell off in 2021. Nagy’s return to the Chiefs under Andy Reid was supposed to get him back on track and position the former Bears head coach for a second chance opportunity somewhere in the league. However, Nagy seems to be left without a landing spot as a head-coaching candidate. And that leaves part of me feeling bad for him.
With that being said, there is another part of me that sees his situation as an opportunity for him to break out from under Reid’s tree and make his own mark. I remember hearing whispers about how much Matt Nagy liked quarterback Jalen Hurts coming out of college. Perhaps a clean start with a quarterback that he held in such high regard during the pre-draft process is something that could work out for the Eagles. I’ll keep an eye on this situation to see what develops.
More NFL news, notes and rumors
The 10 QBs who have started games for the Browns since trading Baker Mayfield: Jacoby Brissett, Deshaun Watson, Joe Flacco, P.J. Walker, Jameis Winston, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Bailey Zappe, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel. Breaking head coaching news:Sources: the Baltimore Ravens are hiring Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their head coach and signing him to a five-year contract. Minter visited the Ravens on Wednesday, and now reunites with the team he coached for from 2017-2020. pic.twitter.com/lpU7f6uC5x
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 22, 2026 A few things about this news pique my interest. Firstly, the opening that is created at defensive coordinator catches my eye. This figures to be a plum gig. Secondly, Jesse Minter’s return to Baltimore is interesting because it feels like the Ravens are chasing the ghost of Mike Macdonald. I wonder what role seeing the former Baltimore defensive coordinator thrive in Seattle played in the decision making. Also, what (if anything) does this mean for Lamar Jackson’s future with the Ravens? Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills head coaching position remains open. And Josh Allen figures to have a say in who gets the gig:"Josh Allen is going to play a major role in not only consulting, but selecting the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills."@PSchrags provides insight into how the Bills are moving forward after parting ways with Sean McDermott. pic.twitter.com/bWmidl2MO7
— ESPN (@espn) January 22, 2026 The Atlanta Falcons interviewed James Liipfert for their open general manager position. We’ll watch this job search since Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham is a candidate. Zac Robinson, who was Atlanta’s offensive coordinator last season, is taking on that position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Weird football news: The 49ers are investigating a conspiracy theory (among other things) after another injury-riddled season. Oh, my! The Washington Post reports the FBI is investigating the death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. Following the Bill Cowher blueprint would be a smooth move:Jay Glazer: Mike Tomlin is ‘done’ coaching, clearing the way for TV t.co/cd24xyZW0U pic.twitter.com/IkD7pm8MlK
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