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Giants Promote Mike Kafka to Assistant Head Coach, Announce Staff Changes

Following a challenging season, the New York Giants bolster their coaching staff with promotions and new hires, signaling confidence in their current leadership.

Overview

  • Mike Kafka has been promoted to assistant head coach while retaining his role as offensive coordinator for the New York Giants.
  • The Giants also promoted Jerome Henderson to defensive passing game coordinator and Shea Tierney to offensive passing game coordinator.
  • New hires include Charlie Bullen as outside linebackers coach and Zak Kuhr as defensive assistant, following the earlier hiring of Shane Bowen as defensive coordinator and Tim Kelly as tight ends coach.
  • The promotions and new hires come after the Giants blocked Kafka's interview for the Seattle Seahawks' offensive coordinator position, amidst a period of significant staff turnover.
  • Despite a challenging season with the Giants' offense ranking 30th in the NFL in points per game, Kafka's promotion suggests confidence from head coach Brian Daboll.