But the ex-Hull prop has rarely been as excited as he is about getting down and dirty as a head coach with League One part-timers Goole Vikings.
The ambitious East Yorkshire newcomers, whose application to join the competition was accepted in September, hosted last night's Betfred Challenge Cup draw and were pitted against London Broncos in the second round.
Taylor, 33, has put together a 25-man squad from scratch, including ex-Hull team-mate Jamie Shaul and former England colleague Brett Ferres.
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