Mike Kafka, Giants and Saints

Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka may resume play-calling duties — if he's not coaching Saints
Kafka completed an in-person interview with the Saints last Saturday, his second with the team. Soon after that, he left to begin his duties coaching the National team in the Senior Bowl this week.
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Kafka was the Giants play-caller in the 2022 season and the Giants ended up getting their first postseason win since 2011. After that, Kafka had interviews with the Panthers, Texans, Colts and Cardinals for their open head coach spots. He got second interview opportunities with Houston and Arizona in that coaching cycle.
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Remember, coming out of 2023, Daboll refused to let Kafka interview for Seattle’s play-calling offensive coordinator job under new defensive-minded head coach Mike Macdonald. Then Daboll, after forcing Kafka to return to East Rutherford, essentially stuffed him in a broom closet, fully stripping his play-calling duties.
Giants coordinator Mike Kafka emerges as top Saints coaching candidate with second interview coming
As New Orleans whittles down its list of candidates for the 19th head coach in franchise history, the Giants’ offensive coordinator has emerged as a leading contender.
'Strong sentiment' that Giants will return play-calling duties to Mike Kafka
New York Giants assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka is a finalist for the New Orleans Saints job but if he doesn't get it, he can expect additional responsibility in East Rutherford next season.
Mike Kafka could call plays for Giants next year ... if he isn’t the head coach in New Orleans
Mike Kafka was shuffled aside by the New York Giants in 2024, when head coach Brian Daboll took over offensive play-calling duties from his offensive coordinator. Kafka got assistant head coach added to his title,
Mike Kafka could regain Giants play-calling duties — if he’s not the Saints coach
There is strong sentiment inside the Giants building for head coach Brian Daboll to give up the play-calling duties, and that sentiment has nothing to do with co-owner John Mara recently mentioning Daboll should at least consider doing that for the 2025 season.
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Giants coordinator targeted for open head coach positions (UPDATE)
UPDATE: The Saints also want to speak with Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka about their head coach job, according to Josina Anderson. So it’s the Saints and the Bears (so far) for Kafka ...
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‘Strong Sentiment’ Exists for Giants to Make Mike Kafka Change
Brian Daboll taking the play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Mike Kafka could be seen as the start of the New York Giants’ decline in 2024, at least by some “in the building” who ...