Giants' Daboll 'looking into' assuming play-calling duties
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll is considering taking over offensive play-calling duties next season.
"It's something I'm looking into," Daboll said at the NFL owners meetings, according to team writer Michael Eisen. "I think there's 20 head coaches at this point in time that call plays in the league. ... There might (even) be a little bit more.
"I've been doing a bunch of research, but no decision has been made. I'm still going through that process, thinking about what we need to do."
Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka has been the primary play-caller since Daboll hired him in 2022. In February, he was named assistant head coach and received head coaching interviews from the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans this offseason.
Kafka flourished in his first season as New York's offensive coordinator. The Giants went 9-7-1 in 2022 en route to a spot in the divisional round after upsetting the Minnesota Vikings on Wild-Card Weekend. Kafka's offense exceeded expectations, ranking ninth in EPA/play, with quarterback Daniel Jones having a career year.
However, New York's offense took a step back last season, ranking 31st in offensive success rate and struggling to move the ball. Injuries played a factor, with three signal-callers attempting at least 160 passes.
Daboll most recently called plays for the Buffalo Bills from 2018-2021. He helped develop star quarterback Josh Allen and was a key component of one of the league's best offenses in his final year.
"Certainly," Daboll responded when asked if he misses calling plays. "I did it for a long time. There's a lot of things that go into it. ... I take my time and do what I think is best for the team."
Daboll is 15-18-1 in two seasons as New York's head coach.