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GiantsMike Kafka Stays Present-Focused as 0-4 Interim Skid Fuels Doubts

Kafka downplayed job-market concerns, stressing a player-first focus for the season’s final three games.

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.