​The Brian Flores defense throws so many looks at you that it can be exceptionally confusing for opposing offenses to get anything going. Flores has been regarded as one of the best defensive coordinators in the NFL, and many believed he would be getting a Head Coach gig this offseason. Flores ultimately decided to stay in Minnesota, and one rookie compared his defense to the sport’s biggest prize. Vikings rookie cornerback Chuck Demmings told the media that he compares entering training camp to playing in the Super Bowl. Here is his full quote:“Me coming out here right now, I treated it like it was the Super Bowl, because I don’t want getting to a Super Bowl, or getting in preseason vs the Giants, or week 1 vs the Packers, for it to be that. When I’m out here, ok, I’m playing the Giants, this rep. Ok, we’re playing the Packers this rep. Ok now we’re in the Super Bowl this rep.”#Vikings CB Chuck Demmings on preparing for Brian Flores defense:“Me coming out here right now, I treated it like it was the Super Bowl, because I don’t want getting to a Super Bowl, or getting in preseason vs the Giants, or week 1 vs the Packers, for it to be that. When I’m… pic.twitter.com/8DW5lXSKfO— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) August 1, 2026You do love to see the rookies taking every snap seriously. For Demmings, he was a fifth-round pick, meaning he will likely have to grind for significant playing time, but if this is already his mindset, he might turn out to be just fine for Minnesota. This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings draft pick compares getting ready for camp like ‘Super Bowl’