Giants Poised for Shocking Head Coach Hire That Could Rewrite Franchise History

So here we are again — the New York Giants, tangled in that ever-familiar offseason limbo, staring down the barrel of yet another coaching carousel. After four seasons of, well, let’s call it ‘creative inconsistency’ under Brian Daboll, the Giants find themselves at a crossroads that could redefine the franchise’s future. But here’s the kicker: with the team sitting at 2-10, they’re toying with the kind of bold, eyebrow-raising move that most other NFL franchises wouldn’t dare entertain — trading for a sitting head coach from another team. Yes, you read that right. Trading a coach like they’re a first-round draft pick. It’s a wild idea that raises a pretty juicy question — when your season’s been a rough ride, what’s the cost of shaking up the status quo in the most unorthodox way possible? And where does interim boss Mike Kafka fit into all this drama, especially when he’s been quietly nurturing the franchise’s future quarterback? Buckle up, because the Giants’ next chapter might just be stranger than fiction.

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After four seasons of inconsistent performance under Brian Daboll, the New York Giants face an offseason rebuild that will likely include a new head coach. Mike Kafka is managing the team as interim while the organization prepares for a comprehensive search once the season concludes.

According to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, the Giants are considering an unconventional approach to their coaching vacancy. At 2-10, New York might explore options that most franchises would never pursue, including potentially trading for a sitting head coach from another organization.

“The Giants could look to make a trade for a head coach this offseason, per Pro Football Talk. Florio also says the Giants keeping Mike Kafka as head coach can’t be ruled out,” JPA shared on X.

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: The Giants could look to make a trade for a head coach this offseason, per @ProFootballTalk

Florio also says the Giants keeping Mike Kafka as head coach can’t be ruled out. pic.twitter.com/viLwbOX9dj

— JPA (@jasrifootball) November 23, 2025

The process would be intricate and require coordination between multiple parties. New York would first contact the coach’s current team to determine if discussions are feasible, then negotiate what compensation the other organization would receive.

Only after securing approval would the Giants formally approach the target coach to discuss interest and contract terms. Behind the scenes, teams typically work through back channels before making direct contact.

Florio acknowledges the strategy borders on tampering, yet it occurs throughout the league. Since the coach ultimately controls his own outcome, any move depends entirely on his willingness to accept the opportunity.

Kafka remains actively considered for the permanent role, particularly given his work with Jaxson Dart, the quarterback the franchise envisions as its long-term solution. His playing career provided substantial experience across the NFL.

Drafted in the fourth round by Philadelphia in 2010, Kafka joined the New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans, and Cincinnati Bengals before finishing with Cincinnati in 2015. That diverse background has shaped his approach to mentoring Dart and connects with the team’s offensive philosophy moving forward.

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