The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for their head coach vacancy.

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

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has done a terrific job this season. But his future in Minnesota seems far more certain than that of defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is drawing widespread interest from team's with head coaching vacancies. This weekend alone, Flores is expected to interview with the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears, according to FOX Sports's Jordan Schultz. There could be a particularly interesting angle with the Jets.

The Jets have completed an interview with Brian Flores for the Green & White's head coach position.

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown have been requested to interview for the New York Jets' head coaching vacancy.

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores will interview for Bears head coach on Saturday, according to Jordan Schultz.

The trio increased the list to 15 coaching candidates to meet with the Jets, who have also conducted 15 interviews for their general manager job.

The Jaguars interviewed one of the league's best defensive minds as a part of their extensive head coaching search.

The Minnesota Vikings have clearly defined needs heading into the offseason: The order in which you stack the needs will depend on who you ask, but they are pretty obvious when you look at the roster.