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Mike Pettine Retires, Criticizes Vikings' Brian Flores

1/24/2026

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Mike Pettine, former assistant head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, retired last week after a lengthy coaching career.
He expressed dissatisfaction with his experience working alongside defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
Pettine said disagreements with Flores contributed to his decision to shift from defense to offense during his Vikings tenure.
He would not recommend Brian Flores for head coaching positions, while Flores remains a candidate for various NFL jobs.

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Mike Pettine, former assistant head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, retired last week after a lengthy coaching career.
He expressed dissatisfaction with his experience working alongside defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
Pettine said disagreements with Flores contributed to his decision to shift from defense to offense during his Vikings tenure.
He would not recommend Brian Flores for head coaching positions, while Flores remains a candidate for various NFL jobs.