Mike Kafka could bring former Giants polarizing DC

Report: Mike Kafka expected to bring in Wink Martindale if hired by Saints
If New York Giants OC Mike Kafka lands the Saints head coaching job, he is expected to bring in Wink Martindale as his defensive coordinator.
Mike Kafka could bring former Giants polarizing DC if hired by Saints
According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN, Kafka is expected to bring former Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale with him to New Orleans in the same role. Martindale spent two seasons with the Giants as the defensive coordinator under head coach Brian Daboll before the former's fiery and extremely public exit during the 2024 offseason.
Saints announce head-coaching interview with Mike Kafka
The Saints are taking their time about filling their head-coaching vacancy, but the process continued today with an interview for Mike Kafka.
Saints complete in-person interview with another head coach candidate
The New Orleans Saints completed an in-person interview with another head coach candidate. Mike Kafka is in the mix for the job:
Saints Head Coach Candidate Profile: Who Is Mike Kafka Anyways?
Kafka was the Giants play-caller in the 2022 season and the Giants ended up getting their first postseason win since 2011. After that, Kafka had interviews with the Panthers, Texans, Colts and Cardinals for their open head coach spots. He got second interview opportunities with Houston and Arizona in that coaching cycle.
Morning Break: Saints conduct an in-person interview with Mike Kafka for head coach position
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Giants coordinator Mike Kafka emerges as top Saints coaching candidate with second interview coming
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.
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