The New York Giants are seeking a new head coach after firing Brian Daboll, and they may employ an interesting strategy when it comes to finding their best solution for Jaxson Dart.
The Giants have installed Mike Kafka — who had previously been serving as offensive coordinator — as interim head coach, and while some felt that Kafka would be gone by the end of the season, there appears to be a chance that he remains in New York.
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Dan Duggan of The Athletic has revealed that the Giants may choose to keep Kafka on as offensive coordinator in 2026, which actually makes plenty of sense given that Dart would then not have to learn an entirely new system.
“This trial allows the Giants the opportunity to see if their coaching answer has been under their noses for four years. However, it will be an uphill climb for Kafka to show enough under these circumstances to earn the job full-time,” Duggan wrote. “Don’t sleep on Kafka potentially staying on as offensive coordinator, especially if a defensive-minded head coach is hired.”
Duggan feels that Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, who served as New York’s defensive backs coach on 2018, is the favorite to land the head-coaching job, which would absolutely leave the door open for Kafka to stay.
Kafka has been with the Giants since Daboll initially came over in 2022, and based on the success that Dart has had during his rookie campaign, it may behoove New York to keep him on the staff.
Of course, as Duggan noted, that ultimately depends on who the Giants hire as their next head coach.
If New York decides to roll with an offensive-minded guy to run the show, it would be hard to imagine Kafka sticking around. There is even a chance that a defensive-minded head coach would want to handpick his offensive coordinator, so there is no guarantee Kafka stays aboard even under those circumstances.
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The Giants definitely have offensive talent. Their two best weapons — Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo — are both out for the season, but when they return in 2026, Dart will suddenly have a decent group of playmakers at his disposal. New York will also have a tough decision to make on wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, who is slated to hit free agency.
The Giants are just 2-8 on the season and have lost four games in a row. They will look to snap their skid against the Green Bay Packers this Sunday, but they will likely have to do it without Dart, who suffered a concussion in Week 10.
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