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Ravens' Minter praises Vikings' Flores ahead of preseason matchup

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Ravens' Minter praises Vikings' Flores ahead of preseason matchup

Summary

Ravens head coach Jesse Minter expressed admiration for Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores during media remarks following a joint practice on August 19. Minter highlighted Flores' unique defensive schemes and pressure tactics, noting that the Ravens offense faced a valuable test. Meanwhile, Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers acknowledged the learning experience from competing against Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. The Vikings are also addressing concerns related to the center-quarterback handoff with Kyler Murray and Blake Brandel as they prepare for their Week 1 opener.

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•Minter called Flores one of the best defensive coordinators in the league.
•Vikings finished seventh in points allowed last season.
•Joint practice took place on August 19 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
•Rodgers highlighted the beneficial experience of facing Jackson.
•Vikings working on center-quarterback exchange issues with Murray and Brandel.

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One of the positive pieces of news the Minnesota Vikings received from this past season was that they did not lose defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Despite being a candidate for some head coaching gigs, Flores wasn’t selected to fill a vacant role. As a result, head coach Kevin O’Connell kept a key part of his […] The post Ravens’ Jesse Minter Doesn’t Hold Back on Vikings’ Brian Flores appeared first on HEAVY.
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