After a training cycle that noticed him draw curiosity from a number of groups for the second consecutive season, Mike Kafka is anticipated to return to the New York Giants in 2024 and reassume his function because the offensive coordinator.
The ultimate domino fell on Wednesday when the Seattle Seahawks employed Mike Macdonald as their subsequent head coach.
The plan is for Mike Kafka to return as #Giants offensive coordinator subsequent season, per sources. Kafka was a finalist for Seahawks head teaching job.
Giants now return one coordinator after firing Thomas McGaughey (particular groups) and parting methods with Wink Martindale (protection). pic.twitter.com/iu5kxmV2xY
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) February 1, 2024
There have been a number of reviews this offseason suggesting that Kafka is sad in East Rutherford due, partly, to a deteriorating relationship with head coach Brian Daboll.
At a number of factors all through the season, Daboll allegedly took play-calling duties away from Kafka solely to offer them again later. Along with Daboll, quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney additionally reportedly dealt with play-calling duties at instances.
Along with these reviews, it was additionally reported that Kafka would possibly search a lateral transfer if the Giants had been to allow him to interview for different offensive coordinator jobs. Nonetheless, their plan was at all times to retain Kafka.
Though Kafka is anticipated again because the OC, it’s unclear if he’ll proceed calling performs or if Daboll will fully take over.
