Taylor started in the NFL as the offensive line coach for the Eagles in 2013 and eventually became quarterbacks and passing coordinator with Philadelphia in 2020.
He then served as a senior offensive assistant with the Colts in 2021 before getting his first shot at an OC job with the Jaguars from 2022-24. With the Jags under head coach Doug Pederson, Taylor coached an offense that finished 10th in both points and yards in his first year, calling plays in the second half of games.
He subsequently took over as a full-time player, but Jacksonville experienced diminishing returns. The offense finished 13th in scoring and yards in 2023 and went all the way to 25th in scoring and 26th in yards in Taylor’s final season there, after which the organization cleaned house.
Regardless, Taylor won’t be called upon to call plays in Chicago.
Still considered a bright, young NFL mind at 38 years old, he will help Ben Johnson set up the game plan and keep an offense behind the most points scored since 2013.
At their disposal will be the promising core of running back Caleb Williams, the running back duo of D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, and pass holders Rome Odunze, DJ Moore, Luther Burden III and Colston Loveland.
It’s now up to Johnson and his new right-hand man, Taylor, to continue producing after an electric run to the NFC divisional championship game.