Former Patriots defensive play-caller Brian Flores expressed interest in the team's head-coaching vacancy, but said it's not up to him.

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.