“This idea that players were kneeling in support of social justice was something some people couldn't wrap their head around. The outrage that I saw in the media and the anger I felt in some of my own private conversations caused me to sever a few long-standing friendships.”

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.