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5 offensive coordinators the NY Giants should target if Mike Kafka leaves

By Reese Nasser

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 02: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks with offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 02: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks with offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 16: Tom Brady #12 and offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talk on the field prior to a game against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 16: Tom Brady #12 and offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talk on the field prior to a game against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

1. Former Bucs OC Byron Leftwich

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich has a Super Bowl win to his name and he’s got high football IQ. However, following a down season with the Buccaneers, he now finds himself without a job. Following a 10-year NFL career, Leftwich opted to head down the coaching path. After spending the 2016 season as an intern for the Arizona Cardinals, he quickly stepped into a coaching role.

Leftwich spent the 2017 season as the team’s quarterback coach, and then eventually became offensive coordinator in 2018. Following his two seasons in Arizona, Leftwich was offered the Buccaneers offensive coordinator job. Upon joining the team, he got off to a hot start. Over his first three seasons with the team, the Buccaneers finished in the top three in points per game, and in the top seven in yards per game in each season.

With the help of Tom Brady alongside Leftwich, the Buccaneers passing offense put up elite numbers during this stretch as well. From 2019-2021, they finished in the top three in both passing touchdowns and yards.

This past season, as the Buccaneers struggled on the field, the Leftwich offense didn’t produce at their usual rate. They finished 25th in points per game, and 15th in yards per game. On the ground, they finished last in rushing attempts, yards and touchdowns. Through the air, they once again looked reliable, finishing second in yards and 12th in touchdowns.

One “down” year doesn’t tell the whole story for Leftwich. He has led several of the NFL’s top offenses and could do the same for the Giants. If Kafka chooses to walk away, he should be at the top of the Giants list. Leftwich won’t be unemployed for too long.

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