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• How successful are quarterbacks drafted on Day 3?

Brock Purdy | Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Not very Finding the right quarterback to lead your franchise isn’t easy. In a recent post, we detailed how only 37.2% of quarterbacks drafted in Round 1 have reached ‘solid starter,’ ‘franchise’ or ‘Hall of Fame’ caliber. On Day 2 of the draft (Rounds 2 and 3) we detailed how only five of 32 quarterbacks drafted during that time period (1...2024
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• NFL analysts share expert opinions on Giants 2024 NFL Draft questions

Photo by Ed Valentine Options bring intrigue to what will happen with sixth overall pick The New York Giants have options with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. To get some different viewpoints on the decision facing GM Joe Schoen and the ramifications for the Giants, the players potentially involved and possible trade partners I asked a handful of draft experts some questions....2024
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• Giants mock draft: ESPN simulator throws a QB curveball

Drake Maye | Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports A quarterback falls into Giants’ lap at No. 6 ESPN has — finally — come out with its 2024 draft simulator. So, to perhaps change things up a bit in our weekly New York Giants mock drafts let’s use it. Round 1 (No. 6) — Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina OK, so the ESPN simulator is annoying me. I re-started this mock draft a half-dozen times. Each tim...2024
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Daniel Jones, Mike Kafka, comp picks, more questions

The mail’s here! Paul Lynch asks: I live in New Zealand so don’t get the amount of information you must have in the States, but I’ve been following the game since watching LT destroy teams in the ‘80s. With the whole QB issue (should we or shouldn’t we draft one) it got me thinking about the style of play the Giants (and most of the league) are trying to play, which by all accounts, everyone says ...2024
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• Mike Kafka looks to improve 'explosive pass game'

Kafka caught up with Shaun O'Hara on Giants.com to talk about offseason goals and what his new title entails....2024
• Drake Maye ‘absolutely’ Giants’ target if they trade up from No. 6 — Tony Pauline

Drake Maye | Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images NFL Draft insider offers Big Blue View insights on a numbers Giants-related draft topics If the New York Giants are going to make a dramatic move up for a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft, insider Tony Pauline believes Drake Maye of North Carolina would “absolutely” be the Giants’ target. “He checked so many boxes as far as the Giants syste...2024
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• Drake Maye ‘absolutely’ Giants’ target if they trade up from No. 6 — Tony Pauline
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• Poll results: Giants fans split on whether Brian Daboll should call the plays in 2024

Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK This is probably our closest poll yet Every year is important in the NFL. It’s a week-to-week business where the most important question is always “what have you done for me lately?”. The New York Giants are a great case study on the topic. A year ago, they were riding high after an unexpected trip to — and victory in — the playoff...2024
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• How well have NFL teams done with the fourth quarterback in the draft?

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Pretty well, but not always for the reasons you imagine An inordinate amount of attention has been focused on the supposed “fourth-best” quarterback in the NFL Draft, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy, in recent weeks. McCarthy’s journey through the prospect rankings has been an interesting one: Courtesy of NFL Mock Draft Database McCarthy s...2024
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• Giants’ 2024 depth chart: How the first week of free agency changed the roster

Devin Singletary | Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images What’s been done, and what still needs to be done The New York Giants are a much different team than they were before NFL free agency started on Monday. Let’s go through what they have done, and what it might mean for what GM Joe Schoen still has to do this offseason. Players gained: Edge Brian Burns (via trade)OG Jon Ruynan Jr. OL Jerma...2024
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• NFL free agency: How could the Giants replace Saquon Barkley?

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Here are some options The New York Giants opted not to exercise the franchise tag on star running back Saquon Barkley, who will become a free agent at the start of the new league year. The 27-year-old back rushed for 962 yards (3.9 yards per carry) with six touchdowns and caught 41 of 58 passes for 280 yards with four touchdowns. Barkley could still return...2024
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• Giants news, 2/28: Joe Schoen speaks, Saquon Barkley, Daniel Jones, more headlines

New York Giants news for Wednesday Good morning, New York Giants fans! NFL free agency: ‘Value for Saquon really hasn’t changed’ -- Joe Schoen In recent weeks there has been a lot of chatter that the New York Giants might let running back Saquon Barkley test free agency, allowing the market to set his value. That may happen, but Giants’ GM Joe Schoen on Tuesday clearly seemed to want Barkley back ...2024
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• Evan Neal’s 2024 position, and other Giants notes from the Combine

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images GM Joe Schoen talks about Neal, Mike Kafka, Shane Bowen and more INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Hoping the New York Giants will move embattled 2022 NFL Draft No. 7 overall pick Evan Neal to guard for the 2024 season? You might wind up disappointed. Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, GM Joe Schoen did not appear to be considering moving Neal inside in his third s...2024
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• NFC East news: Brian Daboll challenges in New York, Eagles sign pending free agent TE

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Here’s what’s going on around the NFC East right now. 2024 will be defining season for Giants’ Brian Daboll, coaching staff - Dan Benton, USA Today Just two years after a Coach of the Year nod, Daboll seems to be on the hot seat. Brian Daboll burst onto the scene in 2022, taking East Rutherford by storm as the popular, new, and shiny New York Giants head ...2024
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"The names we have seen reported that the Titans want to interview so far include: Brian Callahan Aaron Glenn Antonio Pierce Dan Quinn Mike Kafka Ben Johnson The Titans’ head coaching position came open Tuesday when controlling owner Amy Adams-Strunk fired Mike Vrabel after six seasons and a 54-45 record."

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"’” Giants’ offensive coordinator Mike Kafka remains a finalist for the vacant Arizona Cardinals’ head-coaching job."

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"Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Mike Kafka is set to become the new offensive coordinator for the New York Giants, a source confirmed to ESPN."

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"Eagles reportedly will ask Chiefs permission to interview Mike Kafka for offensive coordinator vacancy"

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"Assistant head coach Brad Childress has retired and the Kansas City Chiefs promoted Mike Kafka to quarterbacks coach."

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"Chiefs offensive quality control coach Mike Kafka was a quarterback in the league for six years before joining the coaching ranks and spent one season (2013) with the Patriots."

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"The Minnesota Vikings signed Veteran Combine participants quarterback Mike Kafka and defensive end Caesar Rayford."

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"Two days after waiving him from the 53-player roster, the Buccaneers re-signed quarterback Mike Kafka to their practice squad on Wednesday, per the NFL’s transactions."

• How successful are quarterbacks drafted on Day 3?
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• NFL analysts share expert opinions on Giants 2024 NFL Draft questions
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• Giants mock draft: ESPN simulator throws a QB curveball
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Daniel Jones, Mike Kafka, comp picks, more questions
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• Drake Maye ‘absolutely’ Giants’ target if they trade up from No. 6 — Tony Pauline
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• Could Drake Maye fall to the Giants ... and would that be good for Maye?

Drake Maye | Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Maye’s stock could be slipping as J.J. McCarthy’s rises As J.J. McCarthy rises in the eyes of the NFL Draft community, logically another quarterback has to fall. That quarterback could be Drake Maye of Michigan. In a new mock draft from Ian Valentino of 33rd Team, McCarthy went No. 3 to the Minnesota Vikings in a trade up with the New Engla...2024
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• The Linc - Exploring an Eagles trade up scenario in the 2024 NFL Draft

Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/29/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 2024 NFL Draft: Six logical first-round trades teams should make to benefit all parties involved - NFL.comEagles receive: No. 11 overall pick (Round 1). Vikings receive: No. 22 overall pick (Round 1), No. 50 overall (Round 2, from NO). Eagles...2024
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• Giants news, 3/29: Michael Penix, Drake Maye, Brian Daboll, more headlines

New York Giants news for Friday Good morning, New York Giants fans! Giants’ brass chooses Washington over North Carolina in dueling pro days Most of the Giants’ decision makers and offensive staff are instead in Seattle Washington for the Huskies’ pro day. Giants’ GM Joe Schoen, assistant GM Brandon Brown, head coach Brian Daboll, director of player personnel Tim McDonnell, offensive coordinator M...2024
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• Giants’ brass chooses Washington over North Carolina in dueling pro days

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Giants lightly attend the North Carolina pro day, but have a heavy presence for Washington’s We’ve been following the New York Giants as they’ve pinballed around the country on the pro day circuit. There were two big pro days being held on Thursday: North Carolina and Washington Huskies. It was widely expected that Giants would be heavily represente...2024
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• How well have NFL teams done with the fourth quarterback in the draft?
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Daniel Jones, Mike Kafka, comp picks, more questions
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• Poll results: Giants fans split on whether Brian Daboll should call the plays in 2024
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• Russell Wilson mystery team revealed during Steelers vs. Raiders free agency decision

Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images Now the Giants are making a play for Russ. We’re five days away from the start of NFL free agency, but the rumors are flowing loose and fast when it comes to Russell Wilson’s plans. The Denver Broncos officially announced they were releasing Wilson on the first day of free agency, and that has shaken up how the quarterback picture slots...2024
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• NFL free agency: How could the Giants replace Saquon Barkley?
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• Evan Neal’s 2024 position, and other Giants notes from the Combine
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• NFC East news: Brian Daboll challenges in New York, Eagles sign pending free agent TE
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• The Linc - Nick Sirianni was significantly impacted by the Big Dom suspension?

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/22/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Report: Dom DiSandro suspension impacted Nick Sirianni during games - PFTAt a time when FS1 host Craig Carton has hinted at (but has not disclosed) a potentially salacious “real reason” for the implosion of the Eagles in 2023, long-time Eagles reporter Derrick ...2024
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• Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was willing to leave Giants for lateral position, per report

Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK Analyzing the controversy surrounding Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka After the conclusion of the 2023 season for the New York Giants, there was much speculation about the future of several assistant coaches on the staff of head coach Brian Daboll. The Giants parted ways with coordinators Wink Martindale and Thomas McGaughey, but the sta...2024
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• NFL analysts share expert opinions on Giants 2024 NFL Draft questions
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Daniel Jones, Mike Kafka, comp picks, more questions
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• Poll results: Giants fans split on whether Brian Daboll should call the plays in 2024
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• Giants Reacts Survey: Should Brian Daboll call the plays in 2024?

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Who should call the offense in 2024? News has come fast and furious for the New York Giants this offseason. We’ve had our hands full keeping track of the Giants on the scouting trail in preparation for the 2024 NFL Draft. Their coaching staff and top decision makers criss-crossing the country to personally scout top prospects, and it’s made news every ti...2024
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Wink Martindale, MIke Kafka, QB situation, more

The mail’s here! Steve Alessandrini asks: I know you’ve encouraged us to move on from the Wink-Daboll drama and I had for the most part. The recent report of him joining Michigan though did get me wondering if the fact that Wink didn’t land another NFL job might be an indication that folks around the league were a bit wary of him and felt he was more responsible for the fractured relationship than...2024
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• Giants news, 2/9: Saquon Barkley, Brian Daboll, Shane Bowen, more headlines

New York Giants news for Friday Good morning, New York Giants fans! 1-on-1 with Saquon Barkley: Giants’ star RB says New York is ‘home’ New York Giants’ running back Saquon Barkley might be moving on to a team this offseason. Thursday, in an exclusive chat with Big Blue View via a Super Bowl week promotion with Silk, Barkley talked about why he has loved being in New York the past six seasons. Bar...2024
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• New Eagles coordinators put new pressure on Nick Sirianni

Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images No excuses, just execution The 2024 coaching cycle is essentially complete. The Commanders got last choice of head coaches, the Seahawks are going through last choice of offensive coordinators, and the Cowboys are going through last choice of defensive coordinators. The Eagles and Nick Sirianni, their Chief Executive Football Coaching Officer, filled thei...2024
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• Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing. AFC EAST: New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit) What Steve Belichick’s departure means for the Patriots - Pats PulpitNew England’s long-time assistant coach is headed for the University of Washington. New York Jets (via Gang Gr...2024
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• The Linc - Former Vic Fangio player says “Philadelphia’s got a great one”

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/5/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Broncos Pro Bowlers laud Eagles DC Vic Fangio amid criticism out of Miami: ‘Philadelphia’s got a great one’ - InquirerWhen new Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio took the Denver Broncos’ head coaching job back in 2019, safety Justin Simmons was going into th...2024
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• The Linc - Eagles had one of the most under-performing units in 2023

Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/4/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... NFL’s most overperforming/underperforming units of 2023 season: Lions’ attack shined, Eagles’ DBs failed - NFL.comPHILADELPHIA EAGLES SECONDARY: In 2022, the Eagles ranked in the top five in many pass-defense metrics — including passing yards per game allowed (...2024
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• Source: Giants set to hire Chiefs' Kafka as OC

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• Giants’ DC Wink Martindale won’t be Indianapolis Colts’ head coach
Wink Martindale | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images That means he will return to lead the defense for Brian Daboll Wink Martindale’s misfortune is great news for the New York Giants. Martindale has reportedly been informed that he will not become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts have not yet hired a head coach, but have told the veteran defensive coordinator he is no lon...2023
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• Vikings sign QB Mike Kafka, DE Caesar Rayford
The Minnesota Vikings signed Veteran Combine participants quarterback Mike Kafka and defensive end Caesar Rayford. The pair are the latest players to ink deals following last month's event....2015
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• Mike Kafka returning to Giants as Cardinals hire Jonathan Gannon as HC

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• Giants expected to name Chiefs QBs coach Mike Kafka as offensive coordinator under Brian Daboll, per report
Kafka has drawn praise for his work with Patrick Mahomes...2022
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• Eagles reportedly will ask Chiefs permission to interview Mike Kafka for offensive coordinator vacancy
Kafka, a former Eagles quarterback, has been quarterbacks coach of the Chiefs for two seasons...2020
• Chiefs' Andy Reid keeps Eagles from poaching Mike Kafka as offensive coordinator, per report
Philadelphia reportedly had interest in Kafka, Kansas City's QBs coach, for its opening...2020
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs now ranked amongst NFL dynasties
Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, February 15 The latest Ranking NFL’s greatest dynasties of the past six decades: Where Chiefs rank after winning 2023 Super Bowl | CBS Sports 10. Chiefs (2018-present) By virtue of Sunday night’s win, the Chiefs earned a spot among the top-10 teams of the Super Bowl era, ahead of the 2000s Steelers, late ‘90s Broncos and Bill...2023
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• Giants mock draft: ESPN simulator throws a QB curveball
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• The Linc - CJGJ saying goodbye to Philly?
Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/8/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... All Love Philly pic.twitter.com/TpdnwqhVJx— C.J. Gardner-Johnson (@CGJXXIII) March 8, 2023 CJ Gardner-Johnson retweeted and then quickly un-retweeted this tweet. pic.twitter.com/7rIIUCmgXs— Eagles Nation (NFC Champs) (@PHLEaglesNatio...2023
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• Kyle Rudolph, MyCole Pruitt's Instant Fantasy Advice After Hall of Fame Game
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• Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the NFL Veteran Combine
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• How successful are quarterbacks drafted on Day 3?
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• Poll results: Giants fans split on whether Brian Daboll should call the plays in 2024
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• The Linc - Exploring an Eagles trade up scenario in the 2024 NFL Draft
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• Giants news, 3/29: Michael Penix, Drake Maye, Brian Daboll, more headlines
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• Giants’ brass chooses Washington over North Carolina in dueling pro days
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• ‘Very passionate’ Brian Daboll addresses sideline demeanor, aims to evolve

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports “There are times where I wish handled things a little bit differently” New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll knows that his sideline demeanor, particularly with assistant coaches, assistant coaches has drawn a ton of scrutiny this offseason. Does he think that needs to change? “Every year, there’s a self evaluation process that goes on. I’m a very pa...2024
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• ‘Very passionate’ Brian Daboll address sideline demeanor, aims to evolve

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports “There are times where I wish handled things a little bit differently” New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll knows that his sideline demeanor, particularly with assistant coaches, assistant coaches has drawn a ton of scrutiny this offseason. Does he think that needs to change? “Every year, there’s a self evaluation process that goes on. I’m a very pa...2024
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• How well have NFL teams done with the fourth quarterback in the draft?
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• Giants’ 2024 depth chart: How the first week of free agency changed the roster
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• Giants’ GM Joe Schoen explains getting on the coaches’ headset

Joe Schoen at the Combine on Tuesday. | Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images GM said it was simply something he had always wanted to experience, not a reflection on Brian Daboll I guess we can call it ‘Headset-Gate.’ Remember during the season when New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen spent a few games plugged into the headset monitoring sideline communication between head coach Brian ...2024
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• Evan Neal’s 2024 position, and other Giants notes from the Combine
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• Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was willing to leave Giants for lateral position, per report
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• Giants promote Mike Kafka, slamming door shut on Seahawks

Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK No more speculation on Mike Kafka to Seattle for 2024. As if the New York Giants reportedly blocking Mike Kafka from interviewing for Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator wasn’t enough, they’ve apparently done a little extra to secure his services for 2024. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says that Kafka is taking on the role of associa...2024
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• The Linc - Former Vic Fangio player says “Philadelphia’s got a great one”
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• The Linc - Eagles had one of the most under-performing units in 2023
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• Could Giants still lose Mike Kafka to Seattle Seahawks?

Mike Kafka | Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Seattle reportedly has interest in Kafka as offensive coordinator While the New York Giants continue scouring the globe for a defensive coordinator, they may also be facing another coaching staff defection. A report on Saturday indicated that “there’s interest” from the Seattle Seahawks in talking to Kafka about becoming Se...2024
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• Giants news, 1/31: Joe Schoen speaks, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, more headlines

New York Giants news for Wednesday Good morning, New York Giants fans! Giants hope to end defensive coordinator search this week — what does that mean? New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen told reporters at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Tuesday that the organization is hoping for a resolution to its search for a defensive coordinator by the end of the week. What does that mean? Those wh...2024
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