The Giants are casting a wide net in their search for a new offensive coordinator, and their latest target has a deep well of experience across the college and pro ranks. According to reports, New York has requested an interview with Ravens assistant head coach and running backs coach Willie Taggart for the vacant OC role.
Taggart becomes the second known candidate for the position, joining Baltimore’s current offensive coordinator Todd Monken, who remains a top contender-assuming he doesn't land a head coaching job elsewhere.
At 49, Taggart brings a résumé that spans more than two decades and includes stops at nearly every level of football. His coaching journey began back in 1999 with Western Kentucky, where he worked with wide receivers before shifting to quarterbacks the following year. By 2001, he was promoted to co-offensive coordinator and later served as co-head coach through 2006-a rare path that speaks to how quickly he climbed the coaching ladder.
From there, Taggart joined Jim Harbaugh’s staff at Stanford as the running backs coach from 2007 to 2009, a stint that helped burnish his offensive credentials. He returned to Western Kentucky as head coach from 2010 to 2012, then took over at South Florida, where he led the Bulls from 2013 to 2016. His next move was a one-year stop at Oregon in 2017, followed by a high-profile stint at Florida State from 2018 to 2019.
Most recently, Taggart served as head coach at Florida Atlantic from 2020 through 2022 before making the jump to the NFL. The Ravens brought him on as their running backs coach in 2023, and after two seasons in that role, he was elevated to assistant head coach in 2025.
For the Giants, this is more than just a routine interview. It’s a sign they’re open to voices with diverse backgrounds-especially those who’ve worn the headset at the highest levels of college football and now bring that perspective to the pro game. Taggart’s experience in building offenses, managing locker rooms, and developing talent could be a valuable asset for a Giants team that’s still trying to solidify its offensive identity.
While Monken may still be the frontrunner, Taggart’s candidacy adds a compelling wrinkle to the search. He’s coached quarterbacks, running backs, and entire programs.
He’s led rebuilds and navigated high-pressure environments. Whether or not he ultimately lands the job, the Giants’ interest suggests they’re looking for more than just a play-caller-they want a leader who can help reshape the offense from the ground up.