Giants hire Chiefs' Kafka as new offensive coordinator

The New York Giants hired Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka as their offensive coordinator, his representation announced Thursday.

Kafka joined the Chiefs as a quality control coach in 2017 before becoming quarterbacks coach in 2018. He worked with Patrick Mahomes over the last four seasons while the signal-caller rose to prominence as one of the NFL's top talents.

Other finalists for the Giants' offensive coordinator job reportedly included Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton and Cleveland Browns wide receivers coach Chad O'Shea.

Kafka is tasked with repairing a Giants offense that struggled mightily in recent years. The unit ranked 31st in scoring and yardage in each of the last two seasons.

Quarterback Daniel Jones will be a focal point for new head coach Brian Daboll and his staff. Daboll told reporters earlier this week that he'll prioritize providing the former first-round quarterback with stability.

Kafka enjoyed a brief NFL career as a quarterback before transitioning to coaching. The 34-year-old was a fourth-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010, though he appeared in just four games in his career.