Mike Kafka has coached at both ends of the NFL’s offensive spectrum — from Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ fireworks to a Giants offense built to survive. That contrast is what makes his arrival in Detroit worth examining.

The Detroit News learned Monday that Kafka is joining the Lions' staff in an unspecified role, which NFL Network's Tom Pelissero characterized as "high-ranking." It's unclear whether Kafka is replacing a member of the 2025 staff or is a plain addition.

The Detroit Lions made a big hire on Monday when they added New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka to their coaching staff in a "high-ranking offensive position." This prompted some Lions fans ot wonder if maybe Detroit has too many cooks in the kitchen now.