If he doesn’t land the Saints job, there is a “strong sentiment” that the New York Giants will return play-calling duties to Mike Kafka.

Kafka is a finalist for the Saints head coaching job, having met with them in New Orleans for an in-person second interview. The Saints, after speaking with Kafka, flew to Philadelphia to meet with Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and it appears Moore could be the favorite.

Kafka completed an in-person interview with the Saints last Saturday, his second with the team. Soon after that, he left to begin his duties coaching the National team in the Senior Bowl this week.

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said he hopes that assisted head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka doesn't get hired away by another NFL team this offseason. Kafka is one of six candidates being considered for the New Orleans Saints

Mike Kafka was shuffled aside by the New York Giants in 2024, when head coach Brian Daboll took over offensive play-calling duties from his offensive coordinator. Kafka got assistant head coach added to his title,