Carl Banks’ Story About an 'Out Cold' Lawrence Taylor | People Talking Sports*

[@Torgo1969]

Banks, Reasons, Carson, Taylor...the Holy Quartet of NYG linebackers. Great memories of all of them, and then we had Pepper to spice things up a bit!

[@parkerbeard6170]

I mentioned these guys and imagine them all in their prime with Pittsburgh Steelers "Steele Curtain" on the line that would be a dominant Defense

[@KULCAT79]

And Pepper Johnson

[@horacerowe6104]

When “the hoodie” Bill Belichick says; “ I am not putting anyone in Lawrence Taylor’s class”,, that sentence says it all. Lawrence Taylor & Barry Sanders are the two football players I had the most enjoyment watching even when they were beating up my favourite team.

[@Secret-uw5ky]

Carl Banks was a real good LB. Lawrence Taylor was a freak of nature. The GOAT!

[@ericpelote998]

People talk about what a gifted n physical player he was , but also had a high football IQ !!!!

[@jerrygolan907]

Greatest defensive player ever ,loved watching this guy

[@shawncrawford3146]

LT was the best ever. Still, he benefitted greatly from having quality players around him. Banks was a damn good player himself.

[@hezamachine]

George Young was named NFL Executive of the Year a record five times in 1984, 1986, 1990, 1993, and 1997. Jim Burt, Phil McConkey, and Zeke Mowatt weren't drafted.

[@ramsfire]

@Supreme 12860 Oh yeah..Mr Young...for sure....was NEVER HAMSTRUNG by the Maras so Yes... he was able to put Top Shelf guys on the Roster that he KNEW would Deliver. PROPS to the 84 Bears but In MY Opinion the Bug Blue Wrecking Crew earned every letter in that Handle were one of the ALL-TIME GREATEST DEFENSES for the stretch between 1985-1990 when they eventually began to slip. Ask the NINERS.....hahahaha All good things must come to an end.

[@Dvg920]

Almost every legend benefits from the same thing. It’s a team game

[@starwarsfannumber]

disagree Derrick Thomas Chiefs great 7 sacks in a game no probowl lbs beside him or probowl linemen in front of him died in accident in nis Prime, If he lived nfl would have its only 250 sacks member

[@shawncrawford3146]

@@starwarsfannumber I love Derrick Thomas, he was amazing. But he was past his prime when he died and was not quite on par with LT, who literally reshaped the game. Of course, it’s just my opinion, yours is as valid as mine.

[@kraigthompson5475]

People seem to forget, as great as the 85 Bears defense was, that whole era had teams with great defenses. More importantly and more specific, it was the era of great linebackers. The Bears, Giants, Eagles, Saints and several more. I just recall some great linebacker tandems.

[@dwightlove3704]

The Saints could have hunted with the Giants they were called The Dome Patrol!!!!!!!

[@kraigthompson5475]

@@dwightlove3704 one could argue, they were equally as talented as the Giants.

[@busydem6161]

It’s football not rocket science.

[@terrancew9056]

You forgot the Raiders bruh.

[@kraigthompson5475]

@@terrancew9056 I'm 57, give me a break. Lol. You are right, they also had a great tandem. The teams that had more success during that era tend to be more remembered.

[@TheMaddBlackMann]

Banks was an all time great.

[@gianlucad8003]

That's what so many people don't realize about LT, he was super smart too.

[@supersoul4541]

Carl was an awesome lb too

[@3321far]

It's like Marcus Allen said, the best players are the most intelligent.

[@davidgroth26]

GREAT Frickin LT story

[@robertkelly6282]

Great story play hard live hard why we loved him in ny

[@antwonblakemore1538]

Lawrence Taylor the Goat Nobody comes close

[@jamesvickers9476]

LT ....the G.O.A.T....case closed

[@mariohostios]

Overlooked- LT was a football genius. Like Bird in Basketball.

[@KULCAT79]

Best player ive ever seen in my life. He had the effect a QB had offense on defense. Teams started drafting differently in the 80's just to deal with him. QB would call time out simply caude they didnt know where was lined up before the snap. Top 3 player ever, offende or defense. Best def player ever, non arguable

[@RicahardFanelli]

86giants for ever great😅

[@rawbrob1079]

Carl is one of the coolest guys around.

[@DennisWilliams-nf2gn]

Lawrence could be a legendary defensive coordinator if he had the desire to coach. Also peyton manning as a offensive coordinator.

[@SillyGoose2024]

uhhh, no. there is no such *thing* as a "legendary defensive coordinator" anymore because the NFL has made it impossible to play defense nowadays. name one defensive coordinator who is of THIS era (last 10 years) who is "legendary" ? No one is because no one can be.

[@Dan-cj9yg]

LT is too talented to be a coach actually. He would be like, "Quarterback is there, sack the quarterback. Why didn't you sack the quarterback! I told you what to do!"

[@amck72]

That`s a scary ass combo right there

[@paulf144]

I have heard that his football IQ was off the charts as well. Great illustration of that.

[@jorad4887]

Love Carl banks! Should of been mvp!

[@guittadabe5214]

Banks should be in the HOF. Without Simms's performance against Denver to win his first Superbowl, Carl Banks would have won the MVP of that game. And he was awesome against Buffalo in the second superbowl as well, and those were just examples of how good he was.

[@markswain365]

LT , Moss , Jerry Rice...only guys I watched who could change an entire game.

[@PushSaharaX]

Back in the day they used to be called Giant Killers!!)😎🏈

[@rsdhillon4198]

only taylor knew the advantages HE HAD on that pass rush. so it makes sense he would know right away which pass rush would work because hes doing the heavy lifting.

[@leftie75]

Pay attention to the people who speak about LT. Nothing but respect and praise.

[@hikidunm1582]

LT!!!!!!!!!!!

[@striperkid]

Lawrence Taylor was unique whereas he didn't need to practice and watch film. Dennis Rodman is another character that comes to mind. Same work ethic......played their asses off during game time but lived their time off the field/court.

[@DexterHaven]

Banks had some better games than LT and got overshadowed. Lucky to have both on your team.

[@hardcorehouse]

and Harry Carson..

[@DexterHaven]

Yes, there are many Reasons why they had a good linebacker unit. @@hardcorehouse

[@Juvenal10]

Insane group of talented BBWC linebackers in the 80s through early 90s

[@hardcorehouse]

Gary Reasons another example...smart player.

[@davenorth8922]

LT got double teamed so Carl was often open.

[@jorad4887]

I love Carl! HOF!

[@allencampbell8322]

Dennis had such a strong will

[@InvestBetter.]

Translation: LT was never stupid, or ignorant. He was just hungover. See you Sunday!

[@isadormoti6977]

Thanks to Carl Banks for busting Michael Greer's nose in 5-6th grade (Bunche Elem.). I can still see it like it was yesterday... Instant bloodflow!!! NI**A,... hit me again!!! B A M !!!

[@thelastjohnwayne]

LT was great but the rest of the Giants defense was also great. And they do not get much credit.

[@dwightlove3704]

A biopic needs to be made about him I asked a person on KZbin who could play him and he said a neophyte because he can't see anyone among this group of black actors playing him right now.

[@Gigantor60]

#Legends don't need practice or meetings

[@UltimateKeyboardWarrior]

Jimmy Johnson wouldn't cut LT for sleeping during a meeting

[@Mario-cv5el]

LT could sack the QB with one hand

[@DarrylKing-ur5km]

Banks Should be in Canton

[@tonyb8660]

Peruvian flake was part of LT's Krebs Cycle

[@wingtip7149]

Taylor rarely gets credit for his football I.Q. because he was superhuman.

[@richardtoplitsky322]

The mid late 80 s giants even in the early 90s whatba crew banks Taylor pepper Johnson Harry Carson lenerd marharsll the great giants defence

[@Scarletbull]

Put some RESPEK on his name!

[@anonimniprofil3816]

Coke gives you magical powers.

[@atiboyful]

If he was out cold and sleeping under the table, I doubt he was using coke beforehand...

[@fmac0417]

@@atiboyful he was probably coming down or crashing. that's what happens when the coke wears off.

[@atiboyful]

@@fmac0417 Total BullSheet! Professional Football players have to show up a full two hours at their locker room's prior to kick-off. Are you trying to tell me that Bill Parcells or Bill Belichek would tolerate this prior to kick-off. BTW- Crack or Coke wears off in about 30 minutes.

[@fmac0417]

@@atiboyful I'm not going to be lectured on cocaine by someone who's never done cocaine. The crash from cocaine lasts a lot longer than 30 minutes. It puts your body through the ringer. It takes a while to fully recover. Also, I read LT's autobiography where he talks about his struggles with cocaine. But I guess that's also "bullsheet" because you're the expert, right?

[@starwarsfannumber]

the.80s bad boys on the court defensive monster's destroying qbs and every other position. Eagles knocked out 3 redskins qbs punt returner brian Mitchell taking snaps. Im telling u Jerome Brown, Reggie White, Clyde Simmons were crazy good didn't matter who was next to them pitts or Mike golic u couldn't run any pass besides 3 step drops all 3 could play de or dt

[@tampadeal2619]

Thats a real nice story and all........... but this vid had zero to do with any of them. You gonna pretend the Eagles wouldn't have traded any of them for a chance at LT? Go back to your Star Wars

[@rcleary8]

Could not run on Carl Banks

[@magicsinglez]

Lol. . .with lazy practice habits. . .you got to be good!

[@patrickwayne7320]

Go penguins