Overview
- The interim coach reiterated he is not thinking about his future after a 29-21 loss to Washington left him winless in four games since Brian Daboll’s firing.
- Analysts say his chances to be retained or to draw strong head-coaching interest have likely diminished despite prior interviews with multiple teams.
- Kafka said he intends to take full advantage of the role and put his fingerprint on the team as New York turns to Minnesota next.
- He addressed repeated concussion checks for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, noting the league is hypersensitive with repeat cases and praising Dart for sliding to avoid hits.
- Following the switch from defensive coordinator Shane Bowen to Charlie Bullen, defensive problems have persisted, though rookie Abdul Carter earned praise with a call to sustain consistent play.