Giants OC Mike Kafka Gets Call-back from Cardinals for Head Coaching Vacancy

The Giants offensive coordinator continues to draw interest around the league for head coaching vacancies.

New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka earned a second interview with the Arizona Cardinals, the NFL Network reports.

#Giants OC Mike Kafka is also getting a second interview with the #AZCardinals, source said. https://t.co/uwN5m3vUla

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 4, 2023

Kafka just completed his first season as an NFL offensive coordinator after serving in various roles on Andy Reid's offensive staff in Kansas City, including working with quarterbacks.

Kafka was part of an offensive brain trust that designed and implemented a more modern offensive system that brought out the best in several players, including quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley, and helped receivers Richie James, Darius Slayton, and Isaiah Hodgins have career seasons.

The Giants offense improved significantly from a year ago, finishing 18th in total average yards per game (up from 31st), fourth in rushing (up from 24th), 26th in passing (up from 31st), tied for seventh in average first downs per game (up from 31st), 11th in time of possession (up from 27th) and seventh in the red zone (up from 32nd).

Kafka has also drawn head coaching interest from Carolina, who has since hired Frank Reich, the Texans, who hired DeMeco Ryans, and the Colts, who are also interested in Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale.

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