Bears Elevate Passing Game Coordinator Press Taylor to Offensive Coordinator
The Chicago Bears have recently announced the elevation of Press Taylor from passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator. This move comes at a crucial time as the team aims to enhance its offensive strategies.
Press Taylor’s Career Overview
Press Taylor began his NFL career in 2013 as an offensive quality control coach with the Philadelphia Eagles. He quickly advanced through the ranks, becoming the quarterbacks coach and later the passing game coordinator by 2020.
In 2021, Taylor joined the Indianapolis Colts as a senior offensive assistant. His significant breakthrough came when he was appointed offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2022 to 2024. Under head coach Doug Pederson, Taylor’s offense achieved notable success.
Performance at Jacksonville Jaguars
- 2022: Ranked 10th in both points and total yards.
- Called plays during the second halves of games.
- 2023: Finished 13th in both scoring and yards.
- 2024: Experienced a decline, ranked 25th in scoring and 26th in yards.
Despite the downturn in performance during his final season, Taylor was recognized as a promising young talent at just 38 years old. His time with the Jaguars concluded when the organization underwent significant changes.
New Role with the Chicago Bears
In his new capacity with the Bears, Taylor will not serve as the primary play-caller. Instead, he will assist Ben Johnson in developing the offensive game plan. This partnership is expected to leverage Chicago’s potential following a season of impressive scoring output, the highest since 2013.
Key Offensive Players
The Bears have a talented roster that Taylor will work with:
- Quarterback: Caleb Williams
- Running Backs: D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai
- Pass Catchers: Rome Odunze, DJ Moore, Luther Burden III, and Colston Loveland
With this promising core, the coaching team aims to build on their success from a strong run to the NFC Divisional Round last season. The collaboration between Taylor and Johnson will be integral to this endeavor.
