Of course this is an audition for Mike Kafka. He knows it. The players know it. The co-owners and the general manager know it. How the interim head coach fares and comports himself in these last seven games will go a long way toward determining if Kafka will be a serious candidate to get the job moving into 2026 and …
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NY Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka introductory press conference: What we learned
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Mike Kafka said on Wednesday during his first press conference as interim head coach of the New York Giants that he will continue to call offensive plays. Kafka, in his fourth season with the Giants, has had that responsibility this year and in three of those four seasons. Kafka, promoted to interim head coach from offensive …
Read More »Mike Kafka confirms Jameis Winston is Giants’ QB1 until Jaxson Dart is cleared
Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka has made his first big decision. Kafka opened his Wednesday press conference by confirming reports that he had made a change to the team’s quarterback depth chart. Jameis Winston has passed Russell Wilson and will be the team’s No. 1 quarterback until Jaxson Dart is cleared through the league’s concussion protocol. Wilson opened the …
Read More »Brian Daboll relieved of duties; Mike Kafka to serve as Giants’ interim head coach
The New York Giants announced today that head coach Brian Daboll has been relieved of his duties. Assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will serve as interim head coach. “We spoke this morning about the direction of our franchise on the field, and we have decided that, at this time, it is in our best interest to make a change …
Read More »Giants news, 9/26: Nabers returns to practice, Jaxson Dart, Mike Kafka,
Good morning, New York Giants fans! With six NFL teams at 0-3, which one needs a win most? | ESPN.com On a scale of 1-10, how badly does this team need to win in Week 4? 4 — The decision to start Dart this week to some degree resets the clock on the panic meter. A loss to the Chargers …
Read More »Jaxson Dart’s first start has New York Giants OC Mike Kafka excited
Jaxson Dart will start at quarterback Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, replacing veteran Russell Wilson, and New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka is eager to see what the rookie first-round pick can do. “I’m excited for Jaxson and his opportunity,” Kafka said. “He’s been preparing for this, putting together a great week of practice. Russ has been nothing …
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