Mike Kafka
Though the former lacks the polish and overall skill of the latter, Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes are similar quarterbacks.
Yes, putting a quote-unquote project quarterback in the same sentence as a former NFL MVP may seem a bit ludicrous, but it’s really not. Both Allen and Mahomes are incredibly talented; tall, athletic signal-callers who could throw the ball the entire length of the football field if they really wanted to.
Though they’re not in the same proverbial league, the two have similarities.
Thus, providing Allen with a coach who has gotten the most out of Mahomes throughout the past two seasons may be something the Bills elect to do should they embark on a search for a new offensive coordinator.
This is where Mike Kafka comes in.
A former NFL quarterback, Kafka has served as the Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback coach since 2018, the year in which Mahomes won the NFL’s Most Valuable Player Award. Mahomes established himself as an unstoppable force under Kafka’s tutelage, helping the Chiefs win back-to-back AFC West titles.
Kafka could potentially have the same impact on Allen should Buffalo eventually bring him on as offensive coordinator. He’s in the same tier of candidates as Taylor, an unproven offensive play-caller whose track record with quarterbacks is undeniable.
A former quarterback who knows how to deal with a passer of Allen’s size and athleticism, Kafka could perhaps build an incredibly intriguing offense around the 23-year-old.
Great stuff here from #Chiefs QB Coach Mike Kafka, who has been there every step of the way with Patrick Mahomes. He explains how his role goes beyond teaching the technical aspects of the game ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/RY48Si2ifk
— TOM MARTIN (@LetItFlyTom) November 29, 2018
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