The New Orleans Saints are hosting New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for a second interview for their head coaching job Tuesday, while Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator will get a second look later this week,

According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, New Orleans has scheduled in-person interviews with Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. Kafka's interview is slated for Tuesday while Weaver will be in town to meet with the club on Wednesday.

For starters, Weaver is a former player. His time with the Ravens and Texans saw him play for Brian Billick and Gary Kubiak. He has coached in the NFL since 2012, working under Rex Ryan and the Jets to start as an assistant defensive line coach. He also played under Ryan when he was with the Ravens. Now, Ryan is of the John Harbaugh tree.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Saints are hosting Giants OC Mike Kafka for a second HC interview on Tuesday. Pelissero also reported that Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver will have a second HC interview with New Orleans on Wednesday.

As New Orleans whittles down its list of candidates for the 19th head coach in franchise history, the Giants’ offensive coordinator has emerged as a leading contender.

Mike Kafka and Anthony Weaver have emerged as finalists for the Saints' head coaching position. More at Pro Football Rumors.

Most notably, former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is in the midst of scheduling an in-person interview with the Saints, according to Nick Underhill. The former Super Bowl champion interviewed with the Bears before they settled on Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson,

Mike McCarthy jumped into the head coaching candidate pool late, but has secured a few high-profile interviews as one of the most coveted candidates available in this coaching cycle. The New Orleans Saints are next, with the team reportedly arranging logistics to get him in New Orleans for discussions with the team.

The New Orleans Saints requested and were granted permission to interview New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for their vacant head coaching position in early January. On Tuesday, the Saints will fly in and host Kafka for his second interview with

The New Orleans Saints search for a new head coach is heating as reports came out on Monday that they are conducting 2nd interviews with not one but two of their prospects. Per Tom Pelissero , the Saints are bringing in New York Giants OC Mike Kafka for a second interview on Tuesday for as well as Miami Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver on Wednesday.