“The Rooney Rule is intended to give minorities an opportunity to sit down in front of ownership, but I think what it's turned into is an instance where guys are just checking the box. That's been the case. I've been on some interviews in the past where I've had that feeling.”

American professional football coach

Brian Flores is an American professional football coach. Born Brian Francisco Flores, he has worked in the NFL since 2008 and is currently the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings. He spent a decade with the New England Patriots as an assistant coach, and in his final season there he was the team's defensive playcaller as the Patriots won Super Bowl LIII. He later served as head coach of the Miami Dolphins from 2019 to 2021, and his public profile is tied to leadership on defense and the demands of coaching at the professional level.