Mike Kafka appears to be the only one of the New York Giants’ three coordinators to survive head coach Brian Daboll’s winter purge. According to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, the franchise intends to retain offensive coordinator Kafka in his current role.

The latter mentioned that “Kafka was a finalist for the Seahawks head coaching job.” Perhaps missing out on Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, who was hired by the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, January 31, left Kakfa with few options other than to return to MetLife Stadium.

Regardless of the outcome, it means that the “Giants now return one coordinator after firing Thomas McGaughey (special teams) and parting ways with Wink Martindale (defense).”

Whatever Kafka’s motivation, his desire to return provides a lift to Daboll. Following the breakdown of his relationship with DC Don ‘Wink’ Martindale, the latter has faced serious issues regarding his capacity to coexist with staff.

Having Kafka back will also provide crucial continuity for Daniel Jones. Like his head coach, the quarterback is facing a make-or-break season.

Kafka can help Jones get back on track, as long as Daboll gives him enough freedom to work.

Given the contradicting claims about Kafka’s destiny, some resolution was required. Raanan claimed on the “Breaking Big Blue” podcast on January 19 that Kafka was “unhappy” and that numerous people thought he was done with the Giants.

That update contradicted a comment by Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. Schwartz stated on January 18 that “the Giants have no intention of moving on from Kafka.”

The latter sentiment has proven correct, but it is now up to Daboll and Kafka to advance in lockstep. There can be no more arguments over who is calling plays, which have hampered parts of this season.

Daboll was forced to deny he took charge of the play calling against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2. It appeared that way on the broadcast, but Kafka needed to provide similar reassurance about how the Giants’ offense is managed collaboratively.