New York Giants assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka has been a hot commodity on the head coaching circuit for the past two seasons, and that trend will continue in 2025. The Chicago Bears have already requested an interview with Kafka for their vacant head coaching position and now the New Orleans Saints have done the same, reports Josina Anderson. Kafka, 37, joined the Giants in 2022 after five seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was originally given the role of offensive play-caller but head coach Brian Daboll seized those responsibilities this past season to disastrous results.…
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The New York Giants just completed a 3-14 season and by admission, have a lot of work to do this offseason to turn things around and become competitive again. Their main focus will naturally be on finding the right quarterback for the future. They will have several avenues to attack this problem. The Giants have nearly $60 million in available cap space come the league new year in March and also hold the No. 3 overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft. “That’s obviously the number one issue for us going into this offseason, is to find our quarterback of…
When the chips were down in 2016 and his job was on the line, then-New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese went into self-preservation mode. In a Hail Mary effort, he spent $106.3 million in guaranteed money, more than any other team in the NFL by nearly $32 million. It worked, albeit briefly. The Giants returned to the playoffs that season but were one-and-done. Then, in 2017, they got off to a 2-10 start and both Reese and then-head coach Ben McAdoo were fired. Facing the same dilemma in 2021, then-general manager Dave Gettleman repeated history. He spent $157 million…
The New York Giants will have 30 free agents once the new league year begins in March and one of those will be quarterback Tommy DeVito. The 26-year-old DeVito is slated to become an exclusive rights free agent (ERFA), meaning he is unable to negotiate with any other teams. If the Giants tender him an offer, he must sign it or sit out the 2025 season. Should the Giants not tender DeVito an offer, he will become unrestricted and free to sign with any other team. However, that does not appear to be in their plans as general manager Joe…
The New York Giants celebrated their 100th season in 2024 but certainly didn’t do it in style. In fact, they compiled one of the worst years in franchise history, finishing with a record of 3-14. There was far more bad than good, and that was reflected in the play every week. From top to bottom, the Giants were one of the league’s worst teams and it was astonishing that they were able to pick up three victories. Here’s a look at the 15-lowest-graded Giants played from the 2024 season courtesy of Pro Football Focus. Note: To quality, a player must…
The New York Giants announced on Monday that general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll would be retained, largely for the sake of continuity. That wasn’t enough to appease the frustrated fans but it did warrant a mark of approval from Giants legend Eli Manning. “You gotta create some sort of continuity and keep things the same, build that culture. And that just takes time. You can’t necessarily do it in two years or three years. They got off to a great start, making the playoffs in Year One, but now they’re in a situation,” Manning said on…
For the New York Giants, the offseason has come way too soon once again. That means not only is it time to start thinking about adding the roster pieces needed to improve but also make decisions on some players already in-house. The Giants don’t have many of these decisions to make but there are a few impending free agents they should retain. Here are eight we would like to see them keep. For the New York Giants, the offseason has come way too soon once again. That means not only is it time to start thinking about adding the roster…
An early look at the top 150 QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs for 2025 drafts, updated throughout the offseason. An early look at the top 150 QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs for 2025 drafts, updated throughout the offseason. playWhy Eric Karabell has Drake London as a top-10 fantasy WR in 2025 (1:00)Eric Karabell is feeling good about Drake London’s fantasy prospects for 2025 after a great to close out the 2024 season. (1:00) Eric Karabell’s 2025 fantasy football flex and superflex rankings will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the latest news, trends and opinions. Use them to inform…
Here are the home and away opponents for every team in next year’s regular season. Here are the home and away opponents for every team in next year’s regular season. playWhy Stephen A. doesn’t see Rodgers returning to the Jets next season (1:23)Stephen A. Smith explains why he thinks Aaron Rodgers won’t retire and will instead play for a different team next season. (1:23) The 2024 NFL season concluded Sunday, with the playoff field at last crystallizing. But it’s never too soon to look ahead to the fall, especially for the teams that failed to find their way into the…
The Packers were hot heading into last year’s playoffs, but they lost two straight games to finish this regular season. The Packers were hot heading into last year’s playoffs, but they lost two straight games to finish this regular season. playJordan Love exits in 2nd quarter after sustaining injury (0:44)Packers QB Jordan Love exits game in the second quarter after sustaining an elbow injury. (0:44) GREEN BAY, Wis. — There weren’t many hotter teams entering the playoffs last season than the Green Bay Packers. This year, not so much. Two duds to finish the regular season, including Sunday’s last-second 24-22…
The Packers won SB XLV in Rodgers’ second playoffs. Can Love do the same? The two QBs and teams have much in common. The Packers won SB XLV in Rodgers’ second playoffs. Can Love do the same? The two QBs and teams have much in common. playHow Christian Watson’s injury changes Green Bay’s offense (1:10)Mina Kimes, Marcus Spears, and Dan Orlovsky discuss the major gap left in the Packers offense with wide receiver Christian Watson tearing his ACL in their loss to the Bears. (1:10) GREEN BAY, Wis. — The locker room was mostly empty, except for Josh Jacobs and…
The Chiefs’ offense doesn’t revolve around Kelce as much as in years past, but he should be rested for another playoff run. The Chiefs’ offense doesn’t revolve around Kelce as much as in years past, but he should be rested for another playoff run. Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Even though he led the Kansas City Chiefs in receptions again by a wide margin, it wasn’t difficult to see the emphasis of the passing game shift away from tight end Travis Kelce. Between receiver Rashee Rice’s hot start, rookie receiver Xavier Worthy’s growth and tight end Noah Gray’s…
Here’s everything to know about the teams vying to win Super Bowl LIX. Here’s everything to know about the teams vying to win Super Bowl LIX. Jan 6, 2025, 09:25 AM ET The 2024 NFL playoffs are here, and the No. 1 seeds in each conference — the Chiefs in the AFC and the Lions in the NFC — will receive first-round byes. The remaining 12 teams will play in next weekend’s three-day wild-card round. Two games will be played Saturday; three are slated for Sunday; and the action will culminate in a Monday night contest that will be broadcast…
The Titans fired general manager Ran Carthon on Tuesday after finishing 3-14 this season and earning the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft. The Titans fired general manager Ran Carthon on Tuesday after finishing 3-14 this season and earning the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft. playDid Will Levis cost Ran Carthon his job as GM of Titans? (2:07)Bart Scott breaks down the tough decisions the Titans have to make at quarterback after firing general manager Ran Carthon. (2:07) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans fired general manager Ran Carthon on Tuesday after finishing 3-14 this season and…
Tennessee, which owns the No. 1 overall pick, made a big decision Tuesday Tennessee, which owns the No. 1 overall pick, made a big decision Tuesday Getty Images The 3-14 Tennessee Titans earned the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by being the worst team in the league. They are widely expected to select a potential franchise quarterback since they are desperately in need of one, but who will make that pick is unknown at this time. On Tuesday, Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk made the decision to fire general manager Ran Carthon following two seasons…
Notre Dame, Penn State, Ohio State and Texas are playing for a shot at the national title this week Notre Dame, Penn State, Ohio State and Texas are playing for a shot at the national title this week Getty Images It is a blue blood Final Four in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The teams left standing — 6-seed Penn State, 7-seed Notre Dame, 8-seed Ohio State and 5-seed Texas — have combined for 20 national championships. That accounts for almost a quarter of the national titles in the wire service era (since 1936). You’re excused if you haven’t noticed…
After giving quarterback a shot at two different programs, the former blue-chip prospect is changing positions After giving quarterback a shot at two different programs, the former blue-chip prospect is changing positions 247Sports Former highly touted quarterback prospect Ty Thompson is exiting the transfer portal and returning to Tulane, where he’s expected to make the switch to tight end, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reports. The former Oregon and Green Wave backup struggled to find the field as a quarterback during his first four years of college football and would have faced a logjam at quarterback if he’d stayed at the…
SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics on Tuesday night SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics on Tuesday night Getty Images The past two NBA champions clash when the Boston Celtics meet the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Denver won the 2022-23 title, while Boston claimed last season’s championship. The Celtics (26-10), first in the Atlantic Division, have won three of their last four games. The Nuggets (20-14), second in the Northwest Division, have won four of five. Aaron Gordon (calf) remains out…
White is one of three names to join Meta’s Board of Directors this week White is one of three names to join Meta’s Board of Directors this week Getty Images UFC CEO Dana White and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg are officially in business together. On Monday, White was named to Meta’s Board of Directors. White was named to the Meta board of directors alongside Exor CEO John Elkann and tech investor Charlie Songhurst. Existing board members include executives from PayPal, Dropbox, Broadcom and DoorDash. Meta’s portfolio includes Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. “I’ve never been interested in joining a board of…
SportsLine’s model has simulated the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup 10,000 times and revealed its picks for Tuesday SportsLine’s model has simulated the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup 10,000 times and revealed its picks for Tuesday USATSI The Los Angeles Lakers (20-15) and the Dallas Mavericks (20-16) are set to battle in a Western Conference showdown on Tuesday night. Both teams are coming off losses. On Sunday, the Houston Rockets defeated the Lakers 119-115. As for the Mavericks, they are on a five-game losing streak. Last night, the Memphis Grizzlies beat Dallas 119-104. The Mavs won…