Count Brian Flores among those potentially willing to become the next head coach of the New England Patriots. The Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator

Brian Flores is gracefully taking a lot of questions about his head coach prospects. He said he will take every interview that is requested. Asked if he is interested in the Patriots job, he said: "I would say yes." But he added "it's not up to me" if they want to talk.

The New England Patriots are currently set to interview four candidates for their head coach opening. One name not yet on the list: Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Flores, who began his professional coaching career with the Patriots in 2008,