Time and football wait for no one.
While the Giants regrouped after Monday's coaching changes, the Packers were business as usual in Green Bay, eager to get to MetLife Stadium after losing back-to-back games on the heels of a 5-1-1 start. Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka understands the reality of the situation – and so does tight ends coach Tim Kelly, who was elevated to offensive coordinator.
"You got about 10 minutes (to reflect on the changes), right? And then the rest of the league doesn't really care," Kelly said before Thursday's practice. "So, it's hard to take the personal element out of it. But you find out quickly like, here we go, Green Bay's coming to town. And they don't really care what we're going through. So [you] have to be able to kind of deal with it in your own way, in your own time. But make sure that you're getting back to neutral so you can go and put together a good plan for the guys so they can go out and win a game in a few days."
Green Bay's defense, meanwhile, has the throttle down.
The Packers have allowed the fewest 10-yard plays, 20-yard plays, and yards per pass attempt, while their defense on third down is No. 1 in the league. They also rank No. 3 in yards per play allowed, No. 5 in total yards allowed, and No. 7 in scoring defense.
They will go up against a Giants offense that is starting their third different quarterback in 11 games. With record-breaking rookie Jaxson Dart in the concussion protocol, veteran Jameis Winston will make his Giants debut. Russell Wilson, who started the first three games of the season, will be the backup.
"They've got talent on all three levels," Kelly said. "You look up front, Micah [Parsons], [Rahsan] Gary, they are problems on the edge. You see Quay Walker flying around making a million tackles. They've got two really good safeties, two good corners. So, they've got good talent on every level of the defense. They're very well coached. They fly around. They tackle well. They play fundamental football. And schematically, they're hard to get a bead on. So, I think when you pair those things, that's the product you get."
Kelly added that you don't see a ton of MEAs – Mental Errors on Assignments – from the Packers. They are 31-12 in Week 11 or later under Matt LaFleur since he took over as head coach 2019, the best in the NFC in that span.
Sunday will be game No. 1 for Kafka, who has interviewed for head coaching positions around the NFL in recent years. He will also continue to call plays for the offense.
"I think our players are pros," Kafka said Wednesday in his first press conference in the elevated position. "They're pros. So, my job is to get them in the best position to be successful and work through the week here and continue to make adjustments with the staff as we're going to continue to prepare for Green Bay, which is the most important thing. So really taking our time, making sure we cross our T's, dot our I's, put together a great plan for the players because that's really, at the end of the day, those are the guys that have been on my mind the last 48 hours."
Gameday won't be an entirely new experience for Kelly. He has twice before served as an offensive coordinator for the Texans and Titans.
"Tim is just a really smart, really good football coach in terms of detail," said Kafka, who doesn't anticipate any more coaching changes at this point. "And he has experience as a coordinator as well and had some production there. He has a really, really firm grounding in the system and a guy, a confidant, that I would lean on as a coordinator. So, he was really an easy fit for us in the staff."
After focusing mostly on the rushing attack, Kelly will be more involved with the totality of the plan for the next seven games. His job, he said, is to set the table for Kafka.
"He's got a little bit more on his plate now, too," Kelly said. "But trying to take some of the stress off of him from game planning, so we can kind of set the table and he comes into the meeting and kind of knows what we want and can trim down the menu and make sure we get exactly what he wants the way he wants it."
Kelly will continue to work on the sideline alongside Kafka, as opposed to up in the coaches' box.
"I think when you're on the sideline, whatever the role is, you're always kind of thinking what you can do next to try and help put some points on the board," Kelly said. "So being more involved in that, in-game adjustments, what looks good, what's coming down the pike here in terms of the next series. Things along those lines and making sure our guys are ready to go execute."
It has been a whirlwind week, but Kafka has been appreciative of the support in the building.
"I've been very, very lucky to have a great staff around me, to get me organized and keep me organized and really kind of follow the vision and the way I want to run things," Kafka told Bob Papa on the “Giants Huddle” podcast. "They've been able to really knock out a lot of the main, big-picture items I've been thinking about. And it's been really cool to kind of see the players adjust and adapt. They've done a heck of a job. I'm really proud of that group. I'm really proud of the organization for stepping up."
He has also received support outside of the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
"I'm still working through getting back to everybody," Kafka said. "But it's really cool to feel the support from former Giants players, from current Giants players, from family, from people and coaches around the league. It was really cool to feel that kind of love and support. It makes it easier when you're going through a situation like this and you want to do your best."
The list of phone calls included three-time Super Bowl champion head coach Andy Reid, who selected the former Northwestern quarterback in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Reid was with the Eagles at the time, and seven years later, Kafka began his coaching career under him with the Chiefs.
"I'd say the number one most important thing I learned from Coach in that time – and there's a lot – but one of the most important ones is being yourself," Kafka said. "Just be your authentic self. I think everything pretty much takes care of itself from there. The beauty of being in this position is that at one point I was in those seats that the players are in. So, I understand a little bit of how they're feeling and where to direct them. I think I can relate and I can continue to build on relationships that I do have. The majority of those are on the offensive side because I'm in front of those guys a lot. I think the more I'm around the defense, the more I'm around the special teams and having them understand who I am as a person, who I am as a leader, who I am as a coach and a man and a father and a husband and all those things. The more opportunities they get to see that, the clearer the picture will be of who I am."
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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)
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)
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)
