Marcus Dixon Reunites with Kevin O'Connell, Sizes Up Defensive Line

Dixon continues to see those qualities from O'Connell as they work together in Minnesota, and he's equally grateful for the chance to work with Flores. Dixon noted Flores' philosophy is focused on confusing the offense as much as possible, keeping the opponents on their toes. "And being able to change and adapt to any situation within the game – at the drop of a dime," Dixon said. Minnesota's defensive staff features some new faces but already has built a strong camaraderie, in part thanks to Flores' open invitation for outside ideas and coaching techniques.