Brian Flores stunningly out as Dolphins coach after losing power struggle

Brian Flores is stunningly out because the Dolphins head coach after three seasons, in keeping with ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Flores, who beforehand served as a safeties and linebackers coach in New England, got here to Miami in 2019 and ended his tenure with a 24-25 document.

Former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores
Former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores
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Flores’ stunning departure is alleged to have come right down to his deteriorating relationships between franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whom the Dolphins drafted in 2020, and common supervisor Chris Grier, ESPN’s Jeff Darlington reported Monday. Workforce proprietor Stephen Ross “not noticed Flores as a wholesome slot in Miami,” per Darlington, who additionally cited “fixed employees modifications.”

NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport additionally alleged there was a “energy battle in Miami.”

As for who will fill Flores’ position, though Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh may very well be probably focused this head teaching cycle, Darlington mentioned Monday the Dolphins are usually not trying on the former 49ers coach, per sources.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Brian Flores during the Dolphins' training camp in August 2021.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Brian Flores through the Dolphins’ coaching camp in August 2021.
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Flores, nonetheless, is anticipated to be into account for different head teaching vacancies, per Schefter.

The Dolphins missed the playoffs and ended the season at 9-8, regardless of a seven-game profitable streak halfway by way of the yr.

They completed the common season Sunday with a win over the Patriots.

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