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 will host New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for a second head coaching interview on Tuesday.

New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will get a second interview with the New Orleans Saints as former Dallas Cowboys boss Mike McCarthy is involved in rumors.

New York Giants assistant general manager Brandon Brown (l to r), Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman during pregame warmups, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Philadelphia. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Among the finalists for the Saints head coaching vacancy is Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafaka, who also interviewed with the Chicago Bears before they hired Ben Johnson. Kafka was reportedly scheduled for his second interview Tuesday with the Saints. However, inclement weather forced some rescheduling.

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.

The New Orleans Saints will hold a second interview with New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Saints are hosting Giants OC Mike Kafka for a second HC interview on Tuesday. Pelissero also reported that Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver will have a second HC interview with New Orleans on Wednesday.