Giants OC Mike Kafka Praises 49ers QB Mac Jones – But His Confident Response Sets 49ers Nation on Fire
Santa Clara, California – 10/31/2025
The atmosphere ahead of the matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants is hotter than ever, especially after the controversial statements from both sides. At Friday’s press conference, Giants head coach Mike Kafka unexpectedly lavished praise on Mac Jones, the 49ers’ quarterback – a move that left experts and fans questioning the true motive behind it.
“Mac is a very smart QB, reads defenses extremely quickly and has the ability to adjust the game plan on the spot. I always respect players with that kind of mind, he’s the kind of quarterback who makes everyone around him better,” Kafka said.
That seemingly harmless praise immediately spread across social media, with many fans calling it a “psychological warfare tactic.” Some noted that Kafka was deliberately putting pressure on Jones – who was heavily criticized earlier in the season – to make him overconfident or more tense before game time.
However, Mac Jones’ response turned everything around. In a subsequent interview at Levi’s Stadium, the 27-year-old QB smiled calmly when asked about his opponent’s praise:
“I appreciate Coach Kafka’s comment, but in San Francisco, we don’t play with words – we play with actions. I’m just focused on helping the team win, and if they think they can distract me, then sorry… they picked the wrong guy.”
That short but ice-cold answer ignited 49ers Nation on social media, with a flood of excited comments:
“That’s the QB we need – calm, confident, and unbreakable!”
ESPN experts rated Jones’ statement as showing remarkable mental growth, a far cry from the player who faced immense pressure in his Patriots days.
With kickoff approaching, 49ers Nation has every reason to believe that – Mac Jones isn’t just ready to play, he’s ready to prove he belongs here. And if anyone is playing mind games, then Jones is the one holding the advantage.
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