As New Orleans whittles down its list of candidates for the 19th head coach in franchise history, the Giants’ offensive coordinator has emerged as a leading contender.

MIKE KAFKA GETS SECOND INTERVIEW FOR SAINTS HC JOB. New York Giants assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Mike Kafka is getting a second interview with the New Orleans Saints for their head coaching vacancy,

The New Orleans Saints are hosting New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for a second interview for their head coaching job Tuesday, while Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator will get a second look later this week,

Kafka, 37, joined the Giants in 2022 after five seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was the Giants’ full-time playcaller during their 2022 playoff run, but was stripped of those duties by coach Brian Daboll after a 6-11 2023 season.

The New York Giants will send Mike Kafka and Joel Thomas to the 2025 Senior Bowl with Kafka serving as head coach of the National Team.