MANKATO, Minn. — Vikings defensive line coach Brendan Daly doesn’t need much time to begin rattling off the coaches who have had a major influence on him. The list is long.

Ken Leonard? He was Daly’s coach at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in Springfield, Ill., a local legend who had a knack for instilling a tireless work ethic in players.

Steve Spagnuolo? He was Daly’s boss in St. Louis the past three seasons, a defensive guru who expanded Daly’s understanding of schemes and ways to attack various pass protections.