Darius ButlerOct 26, 2026
Butler argued the Seahawks' defense is strong enough to carry Seattle to another Super Bowl, and they named Brian Flores as the odds-on favorite for Coach of the Year for their work with the Vikings defense.
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His defense can carry this team to another Super Bowl.
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- PMS 2.0 1653 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Week 7 Recap, MNF Preview/Picks, Matthew Stafford, Adam Schefter, Dan Orlovsky, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
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Brian Flores to win Coach of the Year
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