After serving as an assistant for the Vikings since 2006, Kevin Stefanski moved on in the offseason, taking a job as the head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
Vikings GM Rick Spielman has been with the Vikings since 2006 as well. Asked about Stefanski’s leadership at the NFL Combine, Spielman said the former Vikings coach has grown in that role.
“I went and sat in the offensive meetings and from when he was a young pup to where he is now. Even though it may seem calm, cool, collective, there is presence about him when he’s in front of a group,” Spielman told reporters. “He grabs (the players’) attention.”
Spielman said, that with help from Gary Kubiak, Stefanski was able to take the next step as a coach. Kubiak was offensive advisor for the Vikings and is now the offensive coordinator this season.
“From the last three games, when he took over as the offensive coordinator the year before and how much our offense improved this year, I think Kevin is going to be a phenomenal head coach in this league,” Spielman said.
