The New York Giants are endeavoring to recapture a portion of the enchantment that facilitated their advancement to a post-season race in 2022. The indispensable role of their coaching personnel will be pivotal in ensuring their ability to remain competitive within the demanding NFC East.
Nevertheless, their aspirations to revert back to playoff football may encounter an obstacle as one of their coaches has established a connection with an alternative position on the western coastline.
New York Giants’ Mike Kafka gunning for Seahawks job
The ongoing pursuit of a head coach for the Seattle Seahawks persists after Ben Johnson of the Detroit Lions made the decision to remain with the team in order to have another opportunity to compete for the illustrious Super Bowl title. Having engaged in two interviews with the organization, Johnson emerges as one of the favored candidates to secure the esteemed position.
In an article authored by Dan Benton of Giants Wire, the various contenders that Kafka would need to surpass in order to obtain the position were discussed:
Apart from Kafka, there are several other individuals who are currently being contemplated for the role, namely Mike McDonald, the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, Ejiro Evero, the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers, Patrick Graham, the defensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders, as well as Dan Quinn, the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys.
Regarded as an exceptional offensive strategist, Kafka significantly contributed to the New York Giants’ progress, enabling them to achieve a more commendable record of 6-11 despite the adversities they encountered at the quarterback position. His influence is acknowledged for transforming Tommy DeVito into one of the most captivating narratives of the NFL season.
He has tough competition for the job, but he can further show off his head coaching chops in the 2024 Shrine Bowl.
Cap penalty biggest reason to keep Daniel Jones
Everyone seems to agree that Daniel Jones’ days with the Giants are numbered after a disappointing season in 2023. The team has the sixth overall pick and could consider taking a QB instead.Disappointed New York Giants fans may be tempted to call for him to be cut, but Bleacher Report’s Tyler Conway revealed the reason the team needs to start Jones in 2024:New York can’t cut Jones this season unless the team wants eat 69, 3 dollars. a million dead money. It makes much more sense to keep him — even on a temporary hiatus — through the 2024 season and then move on in the spring of 2025 when the costs are minimal by comparison..
The New York Giants could look for other ways to eventually get Jones’ salary off their books, but they can’t afford to build a team with such a penalty. Fans will have to settle for at least one more season of watching Jones from the sidelines..
