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Press Taylor
Jacksonville Jaguars
Position:Offensive coordinator
Personal information
Born:(1988-01-13)January 13, 1988(age 36)
Norman, Oklahoma,U.S.
Career information
High school:Norman
College:
Career history
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
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Sherwood Press Taylor(born January 13, 1988) is anAmerican footballcoach who is theoffensive coordinatorfor theJacksonville Jaguarsof theNational Football League(NFL). He previously served an assistant coach for theIndianapolis ColtsandPhiladelphia Eagles.

College career

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Taylor won back-to-back NJCAA national championships atButler Community Collegeas the starting quarterback. He chose Marshall in the December signing period, knowing Division 1 would appear stronger on his future coaching resume, and served as a backup for the Thundering Herd.[1]

Coaching career

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Early career

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Taylor joined theUniversity of Tulsacoaching staff under head coachBill Blankenshipin 2011 as the offensive graduate assistant and quarterbacks coach (Tulsa did not have a full-time QB coach, allowing Taylor to handle those duties).[2]During his 2 seasons at Tulsa, the Golden Hurricane compiled a 19–8 record and won the 2012 Conference USA Championship as well as the 2012 AutoZone Liberty Bowl defeating Iowa State. In 2011, under Taylor's direction, senior quarterbackG. J. Kinnewas named 2nd Team All-C-USA and threw for over 3,000 yards.

Philadelphia Eagles

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In 2013, Taylor was hired by thePhiladelphia Eaglesas an offensive quality control coach under head coachChip Kelly.[3]With the hiring of new head coachDoug Pedersonin 2016, Taylor was retained and promoted to offensive quality control and assistant quarterbacks coach under new offensive coordinatorFrank Reich.[4]He was part of the coaching staff that wonSuper Bowl LIIand is credited with the "Philly Special" play which gave the Eagles a touchdown in the closing seconds of the first half.[5]After the 2017 season, Taylor was again promoted, this time to quarterbacks coach to replaceJohn DeFilippowho left at the end of the season to become offensive coordinator for theMinnesota Vikings.[6]Taylor added the title of passing game coordinator on February 5, 2020, reporting directly to Pederson.[7]He missed the team's week 11 game in 2020 against theCleveland Brownsdue toCOVID-19 pandemicprotocols.[8]The Eagles fired Pederson after a 4–11–1 season,[9]and the passing staff was not retained.[10][11]

Indianapolis Colts

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For the 2021 season, Taylor served as a senior offensive assistant toIndianapolis Coltshead coach Frank Reich.[12]They organized a trade to obtain Eagles quarterbackCarson Wentz,reuniting three key offensive strategists from the Eagles' Super Bowl winning season.[10]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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On February 17, 2022, Taylor was hired by theJacksonville Jaguarsas their offensive coordinator under head coachDoug Pederson.[13]

Personal life

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Taylor grew up inNorman, Oklahomaand is the younger brother ofCincinnati Bengalshead coachZac Taylor.He also has two sisters. Taylor's father, Sherwood, was a defensive back forOklahomaand head coachBarry Switzerfrom 1977 to 1979 and a former coach.[14][15][16]

Taylor is married to Brooklyn Scheer, whom he met at Tulsa.[17]The couple have four children as of June 2023.[18]

References

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  1. ^Benoit, Andy (December 6, 2018)."Zac & Press Taylor: NFL Coaching's Next Big Thing".Sports Illustrated.RetrievedDecember 27,2023.
  2. ^Ramspacher, Andrew (November 10, 2011)."Former Herd QB coaching at Tulsa".The Herald-Dispatch.RetrievedJanuary 20,2016.
  3. ^Frank, Reuben (February 6, 2013)."Report: Press Taylor to join Chip Kelly's staff".csnphilly.RetrievedJanuary 20,2016.
  4. ^Berman, Zach (January 21, 2016)."Eagles retain seven coaches, add seven new ones".The Philadelphia Inquirer.RetrievedJanuary 20,2016.
  5. ^Jones, Lindsay H. (February 5, 2018)."Super Bowl 2018: Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots in stunner".USA TODAY.RetrievedOctober 31,2024.
  6. ^Domowitch, Paul (June 11, 2018)."Press Taylor is living life in the fast lane, from unearthing the 'Philly Special' to coaching the QBs".Inquirer.RetrievedFebruary 7,2020.
  7. ^McManus, Tim (February 5, 2020)."Eagles promote Press Taylor, add Rich Scangarello, Andrew Breiner, but won't have OC".ESPN.RetrievedFebruary 7,2020.
  8. ^Zangaro, Dave (November 20, 2020)."Eagles leaving 2 coaches behind because of COVID-19 protocols".NBCSports.RetrievedNovember 29,2020.
  9. ^Shook, Nick."Eagles fire head coach Doug Pederson after five seasons".nfl.RetrievedFebruary 14,2022.
  10. ^abAyello, Jim (March 30, 2021)."Colts assistant Press Taylor addresses criticism he was 'too close' to Carson Wentz".Indianapolis Star.RetrievedFebruary 14,2022.
  11. ^Domowitch, Paul (January 11, 2021)."Doug Pederson picked the wrong fight and got fired".inquirer.RetrievedDecember 27,2023.
  12. ^McMullen, John (February 8, 2022)."After Being Scapegoated in Philly, Press Taylor is Back on Track".Sports Illustrated Philadelphia Eagles News, Analysis and More.RetrievedDecember 27,2023.
  13. ^"Jaguars Finalize 2022 Coaching Staff".Jacksonville Jaguars.February 17, 2022.RetrievedFebruary 17,2022.
  14. ^Baby, Ben (December 4, 2023)."Taylor-made for Monday night: How brothers Zac and Press Taylor found their way to NFL's big stage".ESPN.RetrievedDecember 27,2023.
  15. ^Frenette, Gene."Brother's keeper: Jaguars OC Press Taylor, Bengals coach Zac Taylor bonded by blood".The Florida Times-Union.RetrievedDecember 27,2023.
  16. ^"Game Within The Game: Zac and Press Taylor In A Brotherly Shove".bengals.RetrievedDecember 27,2023.
  17. ^Benoit, Andy (December 6, 2018)."The Brothers Taylor Are Coaching's Next Big Thing".Sports Illustrated.RetrievedJanuary 11,2019.
  18. ^Frenette, Gene (June 15, 2023)."Jaguars' OC Press Taylor wants to recreate childhood memories for his kids".The Florida Times-Union.RetrievedDecember 27,2023.
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