Close your eyes Vikings fans. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores is expected to be a “serious contender” for the Pittsburgh Steelers head coaching vacancy according to Mark Maske of The Washington Post.

The rumor comes as the available head coaching vacancies begin to get filled. For a team looking for familiarity and consistency, Vikings fans are crossing their fingers that Brian Flores returns as defensive coordinator. Given all of the smoke about Flores leaving, it seems likely that he will be on the move.