The Giants announced Wednesday that offensive coordinator Mike Kafka had been promoted to assistant head coach, while also maintaining his other title as offensive coordinator.
Tiki says the move is simply Brian Daboll and the Giants trying to keep Kafka happy after blocking his ability to interview with the Seahawks.
“That means ‘We’re gonna let you leave next year and get a head coaching job, but you’re not gonna leave this year,’” Tiki said. “I think it’s their way of telling them how important it is that they don’t lose all three coordinators. That’s just me parsing through the nonsense.
“It’s gonna help Mike Kafka learn how to be a head coach.”
Daboll clearly wanted to show Kafka that he is a valued member of the staff, and Tiki believes this is his way of showing that to Kafka after parting with defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, and wanting to maintain some continuity within his coaching staff after a rough six-win season.