If New York Giants OC Mike Kafka lands the Saints head coaching job, he is expected to bring in Wink Martindale as his defensive coordinator.
After interviewing with the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons, Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale has been linked to another potential job opening in the NFL.
New York Giants’ offensive coordinator and assistant head coach Mike Kafka is in a good position to land a head coaching job this offseason. The New Orleans
According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN, Kafka is expected to bring former Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale with him to New Orleans in the same role. Martindale spent two seasons with the Giants as the defensive coordinator under head coach Brian Daboll before the former's fiery and extremely public exit during the 2024 offseason.
An offseason grab bag of discussion points around the program: from expected signees and coaching rumors, to Heisman odds and yet another mock draft.
The Giants have a slew of unrestricted free agents to decide on soon, but one defensive name was picked as a high priority this offseason.
Even though Giants ownership decided to retain head coach Brian Daboll, it was going to be highly unlikely that Daboll would run it back in 2025 with his entire coaching staff.
Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants defensive coordinator Don Wink Martindale against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline ...
Of Joe Schoen’s three drafts so far, he’s made 11 “premium” picks, and of those, only three play in the trenches. All three trench players–Evan Neal, Joshua Ezeudu, and John Michael Schmitz–are offensive linemen.
This New Orleans Saints coach candidate has a big name in mind for his defensive coordinator. Mike Kafka reportedly wants to bring Wink Martindale with him:
Hired by Giants head coach Brian Daboll – who will return in 2025 – Kafka called plays as New York’s offensive coordinator, helping Daniel Jones have his best season in 2022
New York Giants linebackers Bobby Okereke and Micah McFadden were adequate amidst struggles elsewhere in the back seven.