Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Christian Taylor, Defensive Quality Control – Buffalo Bills
February 15, 2024
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we hear from Christian Taylor, current Defensive Quality Control coach for the Buffalo Bills. In this episode, Coach Taylor discusses the importance of making and sustaining good connections, having a willingness to do what is best for the team, and creatively adapting schemes to fit the skillsets of your players. Coach Taylor was recently named the 2023 AFCA FCS Assistant Coach of the Year serving as the Offensive Coordinator at William & Mary before accepting a position on the Buffalo Bills staff.
Follow Coach Taylor on social media here: @CoachChristianT
1:05 Introduction
1:25 When did you know that you wanted to be a football coach?
2:27 What was the transition from player to coach like in your first job at William & Mary?
4:12 Learning to coach a position that you didn’t play
6:55 How did coaching different positions help you as a coach?
8:57 Transition to coaching the quarterbacks at William & Mary
10:30 Experience taking over a position group
12:17 Experience leaving your alma mater for a new role
13:40 Process behind your transition to San Diego State
14:45 How did you prepare for your first interview?
16:27 Experiencing transitioning from FCS to FBS
17:34 Positives of taking a step back from coaching a position to a quality control position
19:13 Transition to and experience at Michigan
25:39 Transition to San Diego in first full-time role
27:49 What was your experience in a full-day interview?
29:16 Making sure a school is the right fit
30:34 Experience in first stint at San Diego
32:46 Transition to Illinois Wesleyan
36:05 Learning curves that come with being a first-time coordinator
38:16 Holding multiple roles and using it to grow
38:55 Transition back to San Diego
40:58 What led to your success at San Diego?
43:14 How have you developed as a coach?
44:37 Transition back to William & Mary and serving as the OC and the RB coach
47:20 Did you feel extra pressure when coaching at your alma mater?
48:45 Developing creativity in a scheme
51:26 Feelings associated with being named AFCA FCS Assistant Coach of the Year
53:01 Conclusion
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If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
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Christian Taylor, Defensive Quality Control – Buffalo Bills
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we hear from Christian Taylor, current Defensive Quality Control coach for the Buffalo Bills. In this episode, Coach Taylor discusses the importance of making and sustaining good connections, having a willingness to do what is best for the team, and creatively adapting schemes to fit the skillsets of your players. Coach Taylor was recently named the 2023 AFCA FCS Assistant Coach of the Year serving as the Offensive Coordinator at William & Mary before accepting a position on the Buffalo Bills staff.
Follow Coach Taylor on social media here: @CoachChristianT
1:05 Introduction
1:25 When did you know that you wanted to be a football coach?
2:27 What was the transition from player to coach like in your first job at William & Mary?
4:12 Learning to coach a position that you didn’t play
6:55 How did coaching different positions help you as a coach?
8:57 Transition to coaching the quarterbacks at William & Mary
10:30 Experience taking over a position group
12:17 Experience leaving your alma mater for a new role
13:40 Process behind your transition to San Diego State
14:45 How did you prepare for your first interview?
16:27 Experiencing transitioning from FCS to FBS
17:34 Positives of taking a step back from coaching a position to a quality control position
19:13 Transition to and experience at Michigan
25:39 Transition to San Diego in first full-time role
27:49 What was your experience in a full-day interview?
29:16 Making sure a school is the right fit
30:34 Experience in first stint at San Diego
32:46 Transition to Illinois Wesleyan
36:05 Learning curves that come with being a first-time coordinator
38:16 Holding multiple roles and using it to grow
38:55 Transition back to San Diego
40:58 What led to your success at San Diego?
43:14 How have you developed as a coach?
44:37 Transition back to William & Mary and serving as the OC and the RB coach
47:20 Did you feel extra pressure when coaching at your alma mater?
48:45 Developing creativity in a scheme
51:26 Feelings associated with being named AFCA FCS Assistant Coach of the Year
53:01 Conclusion
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
