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.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Bears have requested to interview New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for their vacant head coach job. Kafka is the third offensive coordinator to be requested to interview for the gig.

Mike Kafka was shuffled aside by the New York Giants in 2024, when head coach Brian Daboll took over offensive play-calling duties from his offensive coordinator. Kafka got assistant head coach added to his title,

There is strong sentiment inside the Giants building for head coach Brian Daboll to give up the play-calling duties, and that sentiment has nothing to do with co-owner John Mara recently mentioning Daboll should at least consider doing that for the 2025 season.