EAGAN, Minn. -- Kevin Stefanski can’t help but smile as he walks down memory lane, pointing out the faces of old friends, colleagues and mentors as he looks at the Minnesota Vikings' team photo from 2008.
He spots the 25-year-old version of himself, sans facial hair, on one knee in front of Vikings coach Brad Childress. He scans the faces in the photo, pointing out five current offensive and defensive coordinators -- names including Leslie Frazier (Buffalo), Eric Bieniemy (Kansas City), Darrell Bevell (Detroit), Chad O’Shea (Miami) and himself. Several who have reached the head-coaching ranks, such as Derek Mason (Vanderbilt) and Mike Tomlin (Steelers), were also part of Childress’ early staffs.