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NFL Podcast: Patriots win Super Bowl LIII thanks to outgoing defensive coach Brian Flores

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Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson and Terez Paylor report in from Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, where they’ve commandeered a suite to discuss the New England Patriots’ win over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII.

Their biggest takeaway: the rival defensive masterpieces put on by Wade Phillips and Brian Flores. Brian Flores’ star-making game plan and quick ascension in the NFL coaching ranks brings up an interesting question to chew on when the league goes on hiatus: while the fad of the offseason was to recruit the next young offensive wunderkind, did the Dolphins secretly make the best hire in securing the next young defensive genius?

Charles and Terez process how Flores, along with Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels, reduced the league’s 2nd best offense to dust, if Brady is better than Michael Jordan and what is going on with Todd Gurley on their final Sunday night freestyle of the 2018 season.

New England Patriots’ Stephon Gilmore, right, intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams’ Brandin Cooks (12) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots’ Stephon Gilmore, right, intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams’ Brandin Cooks (12) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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