Mike Kafka sat down in his office with Giants.com for a conversation about the latest at 1925 Giants Drive. We catch up with Kafka as he prepares for his third game as interim head coach, which will be a Monday night matchup with the 10-2 Patriots in Foxborough.
Q: I was going to start with where things stand with Jaxson Dart, but I noticed the air mattress over there. Has that been used frequently?
Kafka: "I'm embarrassed to say, but sometimes there's just some extra work and I want to maximize as much time as you can to get the players right. It happens every now and then. I'm not proud of it, but it happens."
Q: You've had Jameis Winston now for two starts. Everyone has an image of him with his personality, but how serious is he with his craft?
Kafka: "He's a true pro. I'm very proud of him and how he operates on a daily basis. He's just a really impressive person, really impressive, really impressive pro. He's been a great leader in the room, a great mentor for a lot of these young guys. It's really cool to see. I'm very, very impressed with him."
Q: You pulled off a couple trick plays in Detroit. You have a unique perspective as both a play-caller and former quarterback. When you send that in, is your heart rate ticking up just a little bit? Do you have to have a poker face?
Kafka: "You just have to have trust and faith in the players to make the play. I think the best thing and one of the things I look at is, 'When can I get a call like that off? What is the premier situation to do that?' And then the players made a heck of a play. (Wide receiver Gunner Olszewski's) effort, Jameis' effort to dodge it, (center John Michael Schmitz's) effort to get the block, the catches they had to make. All of those things, you look at trick plays across the league and there's not a lot of successful ones. The fact that our guys went and nailed it when it was on the line, that was really cool to see."
Q: What's your favorite trick play that you've ever been a part of?
Kafka: "I actually never really had a trick play with me as a player. As a coach, we did a couple in Kansas City that were cool, but these two were huge because it was a third down and a 50-yard touchdown. These ones are up there for sure because I called them. Those are ones that, when they hit and you call it, those are the coolest ones."
Q: Wan'Dale Robinson had a career day. How has he expanded his game?
Kafka: "He's been primarily focused as a slot, but you see it all over his college tape and we knew this. He can play outside. He can play inside. He can play everywhere. He's got great quickness and ball skills. I just think he's a dynamic player across the board."
Q: Can his size ever be a strength?
Kafka: "He uses it to his advantage – his quickness, his strength. For a shorter guy, he has great strength at the catch point. He can take hits across the field, over the ball. He's a tough sucker. I love working with him."
Q: Rookie Darius Alexander had two sacks. I know you're still getting to know the defensive personnel, but what does he bring?
Kafka: "D.A. has done an awesome job. D.A. has done a great job as a young player, having that production. I thought (defensive line coach) Dre (Patterson) and B-Cox (assistant defensive line coach Bryan Cox) have done a really good job with him, just showing him what to do and the leadership in that room, showing him how to be a pro. And then when he had opportunities, man, he nailed them. That was really cool to see for a young guy."
Q: Tim Kelly is now two games into being the offensive coordinator. He talked about setting the table for you. What does that mean exactly?
Kafka: "It's everything. He helps organize the staff while I'm out doing stuff for the rest of the team, putting together game plans and working together to build those game plans. He's taken great ownership of it. He has great ideas and has always brought great thoughts to everything on our offense. He has a great perspective of being a former play-caller and former O.C. that I like to lean on."
Q: What made Charlie Bullen the right person to take over the defense? Did you have a previous relationship?
Kafka: "I hadn't had a previous relationship with him, but just watching him from afar, I obviously have a lot of respect for him as a coach, as a person. I just really believe that he's ready to take that next step and be a coordinator. I'm excited to see him put this thing together, get organized with the coaches, and then go out there and call his game."
Q: What do you get when you face a Mike Vrabel team?
Kafka: "You know they're going to be well-coached. They're going to be disciplined. They don't make a lot of mistakes. So, if they do, you have to capitalize. You're going to be ready for a tough, physical game for four quarters."
Q: How much familiarity is there going back to your AFC days?
Kafka: "Sure, there's some carryover, but it's a new team. It's a different team, different personnel grouping. Obviously Zak (Kuhr) is doing a good job of calling it and having a lot of production on defense. And then really in all the facets – run game, pass game, they're doing a really good job. They've got it dialed in. They've got it tied in together in the group, which has some veteran leadership. They have some good skill players on the perimeter, and they do a good job of just matching and tying it all together."
Q: How much overlap did you have with Josh McDaniels when you played for the Patriots?
Kafka: "I was there for one year with him. It's been a while. I was only there for a short period of time. I always respected what he had done and what he has done in his career. I have a lot of respect for him. They do a good job of coaching it. They are detailed, well-coached. Across the board, these guys do a heck of a job."
Q: Drake Maye is another member of the 2024 quarterback class that you did your homework on. What have you seen from him in this jump to Year 2?
Kafka: "We were impressed by him in the draft process, and he has certainly done a good job as a pro and taking that next step in Year 2. He's distributing the ball, making big plays, making explosive plays. All the things that we saw on tape are showing up, which is cool for a young player."
Q: Then they add TreVeyon Henderson, who has five touchdowns since Week 10.
Kafka: "I went and worked this kid out at Ohio State, and he's the same guy that I remember, man. He's a really good player. Just explosive, fast, smart, a lot of things that we covet. He does a nice job for those guys."
Q: And can return it.
Kafka: "He adds a spark. He adds a spark to that group."
Q: Your NFL coaching career began at Gillette Stadium with the Chiefs in 2017. What are your memories of that game?
Kafka: "I was quality control. That was a crazy game. It was an unbelievable atmosphere. It was their home opener, the season opener. It was just a great atmosphere. It's a great place to play football. You know you're going to get the best of the team, and you're going to get the best of the fans."
Q: What's the Thanksgiving plan for the team and for you personally since you have the extra day going into Monday Night Football?
Kafka: "Players will be off and then we'll get back to work. I thought it was important to give them some time off and be with their families, enjoy it, and be thankful for what we have in front of us."
Q: And you won't have to sleep on the air mattress.
Kafka: "Coaches will get some time as well."
Q: Lastly, how late has the late bye felt?
Kafka: "That's why I'm sleeping here. It's been crazy, yeah. But it's part of the game, man. It's part of it. Everybody's got to deal with it at some point. I'm glad it's close, but we've got this week that we've got to go, so we've got to hammer it. Whatever we've got to do to get this one right."
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Penn State Northwestern during the quarter of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Philadelphia Eagles' Mike Kafka during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs drills with coach Mike Kafka during practice on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Davie, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka talks to reporters before NFL football practice in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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National team head coach Mike Kafka of the New York Giants during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
West head coach Mike Kafka, of the New York Giants, during the second half of the East West Shrine Bowl NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
West's Myles Murphy (8), of North Carolina, douses head coach Mike Kafka, of the New York Giants, during the second half of the East West Shrine Bowl NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
West head coach Mike Kafka, left, of the New York Giants, stands on stage with defensive MVP Jarius Monroe, of Tulane, following the East West Shrine Bowl NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
West head coach Mike Kafka, of the New York Giants, participates in the East West Shrine Bowl NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ed Stolze, from left, of the Imperial Sirs, West's Frank Gore Jr., of Southern Miss, NFL Network reporter Jane Slater, West head coach Mike Kafka, of the New York Giants, West's Jarius Monroe, of Tulane and Matt Sturlaugson, Shriners Childrens Board of Directors, EWSB Committee Chairman, participate in the award ceremony after the East West Shrine Bowl NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
West head coach Mike Kafka, of the New York Giants, walks onto the field following by players at the end of the East West Shrine Bowl NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka speaks during a news conference at the NFL football owners' spring meetings Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Kafka is participating in the league's coach accelerator program. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
New York Giants assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka walks along the sideline before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 in Cleveland. The Giants defeated the Browns 21-15. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
National team head coach Mike Kafka, of the New York Giants, runs through drills with players during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team head coach Mike Kafka, center, of the New York Giants talks with quarterbacks Tyler Shough, left, of Louisville, and Taylor Elgersma, of Laurier, during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team head coach Mike Kafka of the New York Giants during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team head coach Mike Kafka of the New York Giants during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team head coach Mike Kafka, of the New York Giants, watches during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game against the American team Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka talks to reporters before NFL football practice in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs drills with coach Mike Kafka during practice on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Davie, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs drills with coach Mike Kafka during practice on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Davie, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs drills with coach Mike Kafka during practice on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Davie, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, October 3, 2021 in Philadelphia.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka looks from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won the game 41-14. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka looks from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won the game 41-14. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks and passing game coordinator Mike Kafka during pre-game warmups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka, center, during pre-game warmups before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka watches Patrick Mahomes during pre-game warmups before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka during pre-game warmups before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka during pre-game warmups before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback coach Mike Kafka watches before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback coach Mike Kafka watches warmups before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback coach Mike Kafka watches warmups before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator Mike Kafka watches during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator Mike Kafka during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Kansas City Chiefs Quarterbacks Coach Mike Kafka on the bench during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, January 8, 2021 in Denver. (Steve Sanders/Kansas City Chiefs via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs Quarterbacks Coach/Passing Game Coordinator Mike Kafka during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 in Denver. The Chiefs won 28-24. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka during pre-game warmups before an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photos/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka, left, watches Patrick Mahomes during pre-game warmups before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photos/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka, left, watches Patrick Mahomes during pre-game warmups before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photos/Reed Hoffmann)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Mike Kafka (4) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Mike Kafka participates in drills at an NFL football training camp on the campus of Minnesota State University Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike Kafka (3) tries a last second pass in the second half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. Atlanta won 35-31. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike Kafka (3) is pictured in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
New England Patriots quarterback Mike Kafka during a team practice in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, June 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Kafka leaves the field after NFL football minicamp, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Kafka throws a pass during NFL football minicamp, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Minnesota Vikings Mike Kafka throws during OTA football practice at the Vikings practice facility Wednesday, May 27, 2015 in Eden Prairie, Minn.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Philadelphia Eagles Mike Kafka throws a pass in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Philadelphia. New York won 21-17. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike Kafka waiting in the tunnel before the start of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010 in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 26-24. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia Eagles' Mike Kafka warms up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike Kafka (3) looks to throw in the second half of a preseason NFL football game with the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Philadelphia Eagles' Mike Kafka, left, is forced out of bounds just before the end zone by New York Jets' Emanuel Cook, right, and Davon Morgan during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Mike Kafka (3) calls a play in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike Kafka (3) directs the team with running back LeSean McCoy (25) in the second half of an NFL football game with the New York Giants Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 in Philadelphia. Giants won 29-16. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike Kafka (3) looks to pass in the second half of an NFL football game with the New York Giants Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 in Philadelphia. Giants won 29-16. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks, from left, Vince Young, Mike Kafka, and Michael Vick, stand during an indoor practice at their NFL football training facility, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, middle, talks to Vince young, left and Mike Kafka during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011 in Philadelphia. The Patriots won 38-20. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks Vince Young, left, and Mike Kafka, right warm up before the NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks Mike Kafka (3) and Vince Young (9) are seen during practice before the start of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Miami . (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks Trent Edwards back row left, Mike Kafka, and Nick Foles, watch as Michael Vick, front center, prepares to run a drill during an NFL football practice at their training facility Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Philadelphia Eagles' Mike Kafka practices at the team's NFL football training facility, Friday, June 1, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Mike Kafka throws during the team's NFL football team's practice, Thursday, June 11, 2015, in Eden Prairie, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Kafka during an NFL football organized team activity Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Kafka (3) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Kafka (3) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Jacksonville Jaguars Mike Kafka works before the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Kafka (3) throws during the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Kafka (3) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Atlanta.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Kafka (3) looks to pass against the Washington Redskins during a NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Kafka (3) warms up before the NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Mike Kafka (4) throws the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Mike Kafka (4) tosses the ball to a running back as quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) watches during practice at an NFL football training camp on the campus of Minnesota State University Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Kafka throws a pass during an NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan (65) talks to quarterbacks Teddy Bridgewater and Mike Kafka, during practice at an NFL football training camp on the campus of Minnesota State University Monday, July 27, 2015, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Mike Kafka walks to the practice fields at an NFL football training camp on the campus of Minnesota State University Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Kafka (3) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Kafka (3) throws to an open receiver during an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11), quarterback Mike Kafka (3) and quarterback Chad Henne (7) talk before an NFL preseason football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Mike Kafka (3) gets ready to pass to pass during the teams NFL football training camp at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa, Monday, July 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Kafka (3) throws a pass during NFL football training camp in Tampa, Fla., Friday, July 25, 2014.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Kafka during an NFL football minicamp Wednesday, June 11, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears quarterbacks from left, the Buccaneers' Mike Kafka, Bears' Jay Cutler, the Buccaneers' Mike Glennon, the Buccaneers' Josh McCown, and the Bears' Jimmy Clausen gather before an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Jacksonville Jaguars' Mike Kafka works before the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Mike Kafka (4) throws next to Teddy Bridgewater, left, during warmups before a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Kafka during an NFL football minicamp Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Mike Kafka (3) looks to pass during the teams NFL football training camp at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa, Monday, July 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Kafka (3) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Mike Kafka participates in drills at an NFL football training camp on the campus of Minnesota State University Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Mike Kafka (4) drops back to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Kafka during an NFL football minicamp Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Kafka throws during an NFL football minicamp Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Jacksonville Jaguars Mike Kafka works before the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Kafka during a voluntary minicamp NFL football practice Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Kafka (3) walks to the field during NFL football training camp in Tampa, Fla., Friday, July 25, 2014.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka (13) fires a pass as Auburn defensive tackle Jake Ricks (91) rushes in during the second half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. Kafka threw for a career-best 532 yards and four touchdowns, but Auburn won 38-35 in overtime. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Northwestern's Mike Kafka runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Northwestern's Mike Kafka runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Northwestern's Mike Kafka runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka, left, evades a tackle attempt by Minnesota's Kevin Mannion as he runs for a 28-yard gain during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka, center, carries the ball as Ohio State defenders Malcolm Jenkins, left, and Cameron Heyward, right, close in during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008. The Buckeyes won 45-10. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka scores on a keeper against Syracuse during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka throws under pressure against Syracuse during the third quarter in an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka (13) runs past Miam i(Ohio)'s Matt Kajmowicz (97) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. Northwestern won 16-6.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka (13) celebrates after his first touchdown against Miami (Ohio) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. Northwestern won 16-6.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka throws a pass during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Northwestern's Mike Kafka (13) runs upfield against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka looks to a pass during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka, right, smiles as he celebrates with Sidney Stewart after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka runs with the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State's Sean Lee (45) in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka runs off the field after his team's 17-10 victory over No. 8 Iowa in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Northwestern's Andrew Brewer, center, celebrates his touchdown with teammates, including Zeke Markshausen, left, and Mike Kafka, right, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka looks to pass during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
West quarterback Max Hall, left, of BYU, congratulates East quarterback Mike Kafka, of Northwestern, after the East West Shrine football game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The East won 13-10. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
East quarterback Mike Kafka, right, of Northwestern, looks for an open receiver as West defensive lineman James Ruffin, of Northern Iowa, applies the pressure during the first half of the East West Shrine football game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The East won 13-10. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Oklahoma's Sam Bradford, center, watches drills between fellow quarterbacks, left to right, Appalachian State's Armanti Edwards, Western Michigan's Tim Hiller, Northwestern's Mike Kafka, and Troy's Levi Brown at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka goes to pass against Nevada in a college football game Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, in Reno, Nev. Nevada won 31-21. (AP Photo/Cathleen Allison)
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