Brian Flores got some sense of security when the Pittsburgh Steelers hired him as their senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach.
It’s a position that he’s overqualified for, but it’s better than potentially not having a job because of the lawsuit he filed against the NFL.
The former Miami Dolphins head coach placed his career on the line when he specifically accused the Denver Broncos and the New York Giants of unfair hiring practices.
He also claimed that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered him $100,000 for every loss he’d have.
In contrast to what Ross allegedly wanted, Flores led the Dolphins to ten wins in his second season and nine in his final year despite being 1-7 at one point.
But while Flores will remain on an NFL sideline for 2022, he won’t waver from the case he filed against the league.
Brian Flores isn't about to back down.
(via @IAMATHLETEpod) pic.twitter.com/71ibTvch2s
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) February 22, 2022
The tweet above by B/R Gridiron shared an exchange between Flores and former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson during the coach’s guest spot on the I AM ATHLETE podcast hosted by Johnson, Brandon Marshall, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder.
Johnson confirmed that Flores won’t back down when he quipped, “I see it somewhat David and Goliath…the NFL shield is extremely powerful.”
To which Flores responded, “I got my slingshot right here.”
What Are Flores’ Chances Of Winning?
Johnson is spot on by saying that the league protects the interests of the 32 team owners by any means necessary.
Jon Gruden’s resignation is a by-product of email exchanges that involved Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder.
However, Snyder was not implicated for any wrongdoing.
Flores is facing the same situation and the owners might conspire to protect Ross.
The case will drag along due to limitless motions that the NFL could file to stall the proceedings.
But whatever happens, Flores has slightly won after joining a franchise that has always done what’s right and just.
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