 Taylor then moved to the American Football League (AFL), as an assistant coach with the New York Titans from 1960 to 1962 and with the San Diego Chargers in 1963.He was an assistant for the Houston Oilers for one season before succeeding Sammy Baugh as head coach in 1965.The Oilers went 4–10 in 1965, resulting in Taylor's dismissal at the end of the season.