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NY Giants news: Mike Kafka interviews for Eagles offensive coordinator role

New York Giants offensive coordinator and interim head coach Mike Kafka interviewed for the Philadelphia Eagles vacant offensvie coordinator job, per a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

It isn’t particularly surprising that Kafka is getting attention as an offensive coordinator candidate. He’s a respected offensive mind who is respected around the NFL. Kafka has received head coaching interviews every off-season since becoming the Giants’ offensive coordinator, and the Giants’ offense has played above it’s talent level under him.

It also isn’t surprsing that the Eagles would show interest in Kafka. After all, he has significant experience with dual threat quarterbacks after coaching Daniel Jones and Jaxson Dart. Kafka was also originally drafted by the Eagles back in the 4th round of the 2010 NFL Draft, and he both played and coached under Andy Reid.

The Eagles have also interviewed former Giants’ head coach Brian Daboll (who has also interviewed for the Tennessee Titans’ coaching vacancy).

NFL Insider Pete Schrager reported on the Bill Simmons podcast that Kafka remains in the mix for the Giants offensive coordinator position, saying,

“But Mike Kafka, who was the interim coach and the offensive coordinator last year. I got from pretty good people. He’s still in the mix for offensive coordinator of the New York Giants. It’s the rare, like, alright, so I was offensive coordinator, new head coach. And I was the interim head coach. Still might be the OC because Dart actually showed a lot of flashes with him.”

It’s expected that Todd Monken will be the favorite to be the Giants’ offensive coordinator under John Harbaugh. However, there will still be a hiring process and Monken is a candidate for the Cleveland Browns head coaching position. With that in mind, it’s possible that Kafka could win the job outright thanks to the work he’s already shown with Jaxson Dart, or he could become the frontrunner if Monken is hired by the Browns.

That, of course, is contingent on Kafka not being hired by the Eagles before the Giants begin interviewing for their own offensive coordinator role.

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/new-yor...elphia-eagles-offensive-coordinator-interview

 

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What the NY Giants are saying about the hiring of John Harbaugh

It took more than two days after John Harbaugh had reportedly accepted the job as head coach of the New York Giants to finalize the deal. Harbaugh has now signed on the dotted line. Here is what the Giants were saying in their official announcement of the hiring.

Co-owner and team president John Mara:

“We are proud to name John Harbaugh as the next head coach of the New York Giants. Joe Schoen presented us an outstanding group of candidates, which allowed us to be deliberate and confident in this decision. Through numerous conversations, John consistently stood out for his conviction and vision for leading a winning organization, and we welcome him and his family to the Giants.”

Co-owner and chairman Steve Tisch:

“John is a proven winner whose teams are disciplined, resilient, and prepared. His passion for the game, his ability to connect with players, and his experience leading at the highest level made him an outstanding fit for us, and we’re excited to move forward together.”

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General manager Joe Schoen:

“Throughout our conversations, John stood out for his clarity, competitiveness and approach for building a sustainable winning program. He has a strong track record of developing players, building cohesive staffs, and setting a clear standard of accountability. We are excited to work with John in moving this team in the right direction.”

Harbaugh:

“I want to thank John Mara, Steve Tisch, Chris Mara, and Joe Schoen for the opportunity to lead the New York Giants,” said Harbaugh. “To serve as this franchise’s head coach is a tremendous honor. I come from a football family, and I have deep respect for the history and tradition of this organization.

“I’m excited to begin assembling our staff and getting to work building our team. I would like to sincerely thank Steve Bisciotti and the Baltimore Ravens organization for 18 remarkable years, including the opportunity to become a head coach in the National Football League.

“My family and I are grateful for the welcome we’ve already felt, and we look forward to becoming part of the Giants family.”

The Giants will formally introduce Harbaugh as their head coach at noon on Tuesday.

John Harbaugh Coaching Experience

1984-86: Western Michigan – Graduate Assistant

1987: Pittsburgh – Tight Ends

1988: Morehead State – DBs/Special Teams/Strength & Conditioning

1989-94: University of Cincinnati – Special Teams/TEs/OLBs/RBs

1995-96: University of Cincinnati – Assistant Head Coach

1997: Indiana University – DBs/Special Teams Coordinator

1998-2006: Philadelphia Eagles – Special Teams Coordinator

2007: Philadelphia Eagles – Secondary

2008-25: Baltimore Ravens – Head Coach

John Harbaugh Coaching Record

2008*: Baltimore Ravens 11-5 (.688)

2009*: Baltimore Ravens 9-7 (.563)

2010*: Baltimore Ravens 12-4 (.750)

2011**: Baltimore Ravens 12-4 (.750)

2012***: Baltimore Ravens 10-6 (.625)

2013: Baltimore Ravens 8-8 (.500)

2014*: Baltimore Ravens 10-6 (.625)

2015: Baltimore Ravens 5-11 (.313)

2016: Baltimore Ravens 8-8 (.500)

2017: Baltimore Ravens 9-7 (.563)

2018**: Baltimore Ravens 10-6 (.625)

2019**: Baltimore Ravens 14-2 (.875)

2020*: Baltimore Ravens 11-5 (.688)

2021: Baltimore Ravens 8-9 (.471)

2022*: Baltimore Ravens 10-7 (.588)

2023**: Baltimore Ravens 13-4 (.765)

2024**: Baltimore Ravens 12-5 (.706)

2025: Baltimore Ravens 8-9 (.471)

Totals: 180-113 (.614)

*Made postseason

**Won division

***Won division and Super Bowl

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/new-yor...g-statements-john-mara-steve-tisch-joe-schoen

 

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NFL Playoffs: Game times, TV channels, streaming, odds for Sunday’s games

The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs concludes on Sunday with the Houston Texans facing the New England Patriots in the AFC and the Los Angeles Rams meeting the Chicago Bears in the NFC.

Use this thread to discuss all of Sunday’s playoff action.

No. 5 Houston Texans (13-5) at No. 2 New England Patriots (15-3)​

New England defeated the Los Angeles Chargers, 16-3, on Wild Card Weekend to secure their first postseason win since Super Bowl LIII (Feb. 3, 2019, against the Los Angeles Rams). Houston earned its first road playoff win in franchise history with a 30-6 win at Pittsburgh and advanced to the Divisional playoffs for the third straight season, the longest such streak in team history.

What: AFC Divisional playoffs
When: Sunday, Jan. 18
Where: Gillette Stadium
Time: 3 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN/ABC
Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters / Laura Rutledge (field reporter)
Streaming: ESPN+/ESPN Deportes
Radio: Sirius XM — National: Channel 88 | Texans: Channel 812 | Patriots: Channel 821| Spanish Radio: Channel 832 ; Westwood One — John Sadak, Jason McCourty
Referee: Shawn Smith
FanDuel Odds: Patriots -3
Weather: 34 degrees. A chance of snow before 2 a.m.. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

No. 5 Los Angeles Rams (13-5) at No. 2 Chicago Bears (12-6)​

Last week, Chicago overcame an 18-point deficit – the largest comeback in Chicago postseason history – and scored 25 fourth quarter points – the third-most ever in a playoff game – to defeat Green Bay, 31-27, for its first postseason win since the 2010 NFC Divisional round (Jan. 16, 2011, against Seattle). In the Wild Card round, the Rams earned their first road postseason victory since the 2021 Divisional Playoffs (Jan. 23, 2022, at Tampa Bay) with a 34-31 win over the Panthers.

The two teams have not met in a postseason game in 40 years. The last meeting came when the Bears defeated the Rams 24-0 in the 1985 NFC Championship Game.

What: NFC Divisional playoffs
When: Sunday, Jan. 18
Where: Soldier Field
Time: 6:30 p.m.
TV: NBC
Announcers: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark / Kaylee Hartung (field reporters)
Streaming: Peacock
Radio: Sirius XM — National: Channel 88 | Rams: Channel 818 | Bears: Channel 805 | Spanish Radio: Channel 832; Westwood One — One: Kevin Harlan, Ross Tucker
Referee: Shawn Hochuli
FanDuel Odds: Rams -3.5
Weather: 18 degrees. A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/general...els-streaming-odds-texans-patriots-rams-bears