NY Giants fans react to Mike Kafka reportedly returning next season as OC
After weeks of wondering if NY Giants head coach Brian Daboll would have to find a new offensive coordinator, it looks like that's not going to happen. Mike Kafka had two interviews with the Seahawks, but the NFC West side ended up rocking with Mike Macdonald as its new head coach.
There was still some buzz that Kafka could still look to join a new team, even if it wasn't to run his own show. According to ESPN's Jordan Raanan, Kafka will stay put after all. Per Raanan's sources, Kafka is set to be Daboll's OC in 2024.
The plan is for Mike Kafka to return as #Giants offensive coordinator next season, per sources. Kafka was a finalist for Seahawks head coaching job.
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) February 1, 2024
Giants now return one coordinator after firing Thomas McGaughey (special teams) and parting ways with Wink Martindale (defense). pic.twitter.com/iu5kxmV2xY
Mike Kafka is set to be the Giants offensive coordinator in 2024
Reports had stated that Kafka and Daboll were on the outs and their relationship was fractured. While things may have been far from perfect in 2023, the two were able to talk this offseason and get on the same page. As we all know by now, that wasn't the case with Wink Martindale, who stormed out of Daboll's office as he resigned. Moving forward, though, Giants fans are hopeful Kafka can help the offense get back on the right track starting next season.
Mike Kafka is expected to be back with the Giants in 2024, per @JordanRaanan
— Alex Wilson (@AlexWilsonESM) February 1, 2024
I'm sure a lot of people wanted Kafka to leave, but tbh, having at least a little retention is OK, given the team is churning through coordinators right now.
Mike Kafka when he sees his name listed with Bill Belichick on any list https://t.co/6KQmqNsyTA pic.twitter.com/POihn2Ehvv
— Tweets by Sneaky Joe (@SneakyJoeSports) February 1, 2024
Happy if Mike Kafka is calling plays. If Brian Daboll elects to call them, they should’ve let him leave.
— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) February 1, 2024
Rooting for Mike Kafka and Brian Daboll to work together well again. Think the offense can be at its best when two smart people have input and say. https://t.co/HpUIEBizJn
— Justin Penik (@JustinPenik) February 1, 2024
It would have been stupid to fire or part ways with Mike Kafka. https://t.co/UVzDNSmi7v
— Jimmy T (@slimjimisfunny) February 1, 2024
Was told no one wants to work with Brian Daboll cause he is mean & yells on the sidelines though. What happened to “Mike Kafka wants out” too? All nonsense.
— Sabbo_ (@MJS_0323) February 1, 2024
He’s not a bad OC
— Phil 🌟 (@Phxlly) February 1, 2024
Most people talked crazy about despite the fact he made DJ look like a competent qb before everything got figured out this season
Imagine what he could do with a qb with a better skillset
There's plenty of hope Kafka can get the job done for the Giants next fall and winter, but he didn't impress at times last season. According to insider Pat Leonard, this led to Daboll taking away play-calling duties from the second-year OC more than once. That fact is quite disappointing and alarming.
All the injuries for the Giants on offense didn't help at all, especially with Daniel Jones having his issues. Don't forget that All-Pro left tackle Andrew Thomas missed most of the early part of the year due to a hamstring injury suffered in Week 1 vs. the Cowboys.
On top of that, star running back Saquon Barkley missed time with a high-ankle sprain. Jones, due to his neck injury and a torn ACL, only appeared in six games. For the Giants to reach their potential, they need every single playmaker to be at full health. If that's the case starting next September, then Kafka will be in the best position possible to silence his haters once and for all.
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