The New York Giants have put in a request to interview Baltimore Ravens assistant head coach and running backs coach Willie Taggart for their open offensive coordinator spot. This comes as new head coach John Harbaugh starts to build his staff in New York after leaving the Ravens. Sources say the Giants must follow league rules for coordinator hires, even if Taggart ends up in a different role.
Taggart has spent the last three seasons with the Ravens under Harbaugh. He joined Baltimore in 2023 as running backs coach and added the assistant head coach title later. Before that, he held head coaching jobs at several colleges.
He led Western Kentucky from 2010 to 2012, then South Florida until 2016. Oregon hired him in 2017, but he left after one year for Florida State. Things did not go well there, and he got fired in 2019. He coached Florida Atlantic from 2020 to 2022 before jumping to the NFL.
His ties to the Harbaugh family run deep. Back in 2007, Jim Harbaugh brought Taggart on as running backs coach at Stanford. That connection helped when John Harbaugh added him to the Ravens staff.
In Baltimore, Taggart worked with backs like Derrick Henry and Keaton Mitchell. He got credit for developing players like Justice Hill too. One time, Harbaugh talked about a chat between Taggart and Henry on who would start a late drive against the Patriots.
Now with Harbaugh in New York, many expect some Ravens coaches to follow. Todd Monken, the Ravens’ offensive coordinator for three years, looks set to take the same job with the Giants. Monken got requests for head coaching interviews last year, including from the Browns this time around.
If he does not land a top job, he will likely join Harbaugh. That makes the Taggart interview interesting. Reports say Taggart might come over in his current role as running backs coach, not as coordinator.
The Giants fired Brian Daboll after a rough stretch. They turned to Harbaugh, who won a Super Bowl with Baltimore in 2012. He spent 18 years with the Ravens, building a strong defence and run game. New York hopes he can fix their issues.
The team has not made the playoffs much lately and needs a reset. Harbaugh met with some holdover coaches from Daboll’s staff. They also asked to talk to other Ravens assistants, like quarterbacks coach Tee Martin and defensive line coach Dennis Johnson.
League rules require teams to interview candidates for coordinator spots. Even if Monken is the pick, the Giants have to go through steps. This could just check a box while planning to keep Taggart with the run game. Greg Roman, who worked as the Ravens’ coordinator before Monken, might join too, maybe as run-game coordinator. As long as he fits with Monken, it could work.
For the Giants, adding coaches like Taggart brings experience. He knows how to handle running backs, which New York needs. Their ground game struggled last season. Saquon Barkley left in free agency years ago, and they have rotated players since. Taggart’s track record with college offences shows he can scheme runs well.
Fans in New York watch this closely. The team plays in a tough NFC East with the Eagles and Cowboys. Harbaugh’s arrival sparked hope, but staff hires matter. If Taggart comes, it strengthens the Baltimore pipeline.
Daboll, the old Giants coach, looks for work now. He will interview for the Bills’ head job, where he used to coordinate. He talked to the Titans and Eagles too. His time in New York started strong but faded.
Back in Baltimore, the Ravens search for a new head coach. Owner Steve Bisciotti wants someone who fits with Lamar Jackson. They might look at coordinators like Brian Flores or Mike McDaniel. For running backs coach, they could promote from within or find someone new.
This off-season stays busy for both teams. The Giants sent requests for nearly two dozen Ravens staffers. Taggart’s interview could happen soon. If he moves, it continues the trend of coaches following Harbaugh.
Monken stays the front-runner for coordinator, but Taggart adds depth. New York aims to contend again. Harbaugh’s track record suggests they can. More updates might come as interviews wrap. The league meeting in March could bring announcements. For now, the request marks the start.
Taggart’s college days included ups and downs. At Oregon, he went 7-5. Florida State fired him after a 6-5 and 4-6 start. Buyouts for fired coaches hit records in 2025, over $228 million total. Taggart’s deals added to that.
In the NFL, he found stability with the Ravens. Now, a move to New York could mean more. The Giants need coaches who develop talent. Taggart fits that. This story develops in the coming weeks. Harbaugh’s press talks might shed light. Giants fans wait to see the full staff.
