1. Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will scheme against a familiar face in Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

A federal appeals court ruled Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL and three teams can move to trial. Why aren't the Miami Dolphins one of the teams?

Vikings DC Brian Flores was up to his maniacal best wreaking havoc for Drake Maye during Wednesday's joint practice.

Under the court’s decision, Flores can pursue claims against the Denver Broncos, New York Giants and Houston Texans for discrimination against Black coaches. Flores interviewed with all three teams after he was fired by the Miami Dolphins, which is the basis of his legal dispute with the league that he says is “rife with racism.”

Which side got the best of Thursday's practice, where Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell also announced that McCarthy will rest during this week's actual exhibition game? How did Maye

That includes FS1’s Colin Cowherd. On Thursday’s episode of The Herd, the outspoken sportscaster said the Dolphins are directionless — and that it starts at the top with head coach Mike McDaniel, who he calls “the snarky hipster.”