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.

New York Giants assistant general manager Brandon Brown (l to r), Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman during pregame warmups, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Philadelphia. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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.