Vikings’ Brian Flores Ready to Blitz Sam Darnold This Week
Brian Flores, the defensive coordinator for the Vikings, is preparing to challenge quarterback Sam Darnold this week. Darnold, who had an impressive season in 2024 with the Vikings, signed with the Seattle Seahawks during the offseason. Currently, he has helped the Seahawks achieve an 8-3 record this season.
Brian Flores Ready to Blitz Sam Darnold
Flores recently noted Darnold’s significant growth since last season. He intends to apply intense pressure on Darnold during their upcoming matchup. In the final weeks of the previous season, Darnold struggled under pressure, and recent performance against the Rams raised concerns about his ability to handle similar situations.
Key Points from Flores’ Perspective
- Darnold has “grown tremendously” since the previous season.
- Flores plans to increase pressure on Darnold during the game.
- Darnold faced difficulties when pressured in last season’s late games.
- Flores emphasized the importance of testing Darnold’s response to pressure.
He stated, “You try it out and see if that still bothers him.” Flores expressed admiration for Darnold, acknowledging their strong rapport while he was with the Vikings. However, he indicated that this admiration will not prevent him from implementing a blitz strategy on Sunday.
The outcome of this strategic clash will be crucial for Darnold and the Seahawks. If they hope to advance further than the Vikings did last year, they must find a solution to Flores’ aggressive tactics.
