Sam LaPorta on Dan Campbell, the Detroit Lions and Playing Maxx Crosby

Chris Long talks to Sam LaPorta about the Detroit Lions, playing for Dan Campbell, having coaches who have played in the NFL, his first matchup against Maxx Crosby and adjusting to the NFL.
00:00 - Intro
2:15 Growing up near ST Louis
3:45 - Rookie Singing
5:38 - Fantasy Football
6:12 - Playing for Dan Campbell
9:15 - Being Coached by Former Players
11:55 - Jahmyr Gibbs
13:05 - Working with OL
14:22 - Alex Anzalone
15:55 - Jared Goff
17:25 - Donovan Peoples-Jones
18:45 - Playing Against Maxx Crosby
20:35 - Iowa is Tight End U
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[@GreenLightPodcast]

Who is your favorite Detroit Lion of all time?

[@thomasoelke8083]

It’s a chalky answer but it’s hard to not say Megatron. Currently Frank Ragnow. Dudes a beast

[@goldielox5905]

Chris Spielman

[@tacotom3492]

Herman Moore. Always been a WR guy. 😂

[@andrewstokas1064]

Cj for sure

[@miked2445]

Its Barry. No question. And considering my favorite Lions list is 64 players long, thats saying something.

[@MrTmac2023]

LaPorta is a legend in Detroit already! We all appreciate his hard work and hope he continues to progress here! #letsgolions #builtforit

[@joshlewis575]

Dude is a super duper star in the making. There will be a time where he's the best TE in the league. Who knew he blocked so damn good? Dudes got some attitude in the run game. What a stud

[@alschbachb]

Laporta was my number 1 tight end in this draft class. I was so stoked when we drafted him.

[@InTheBleakMidwinter666]

Yeah ok, sure just like Brock Purdy too right...... Lol

[@Aaron-kj8dv]

I fell in love with him while reading scouting reports and remember people saying he'd go 3rd round at the absolute earliest and most likely 4th ir 5th round so I was so torn when lions drafted him at the top of the 2nd. Looks like they were right about the player, wrong about the grade itself

[@BetastuffXyzFORUM]

@@InTheBleakMidwinter666 A decent amount of people including myself thought he was TE1. Iowa is a TE factory.

[@banded30099]

@@InTheBleakMidwinter666Lol it was him or Mayer basically 😂 lots of people had him as the best TE you’re salty

[@DetroitTyler]

A few people did, I knew he'd go before Mayer. But Dalton Kincaid was hyped up, Laporta to me looked like the better overall prospect, but Kincaid looked like the higher upside as the receiving threat during the draft process. The big difference is Laporta went to TE U Iowa so you could bet he'd pan out.

[@giacalonebuilding4443]

When the kid thanks you for your time at the end says a lot about his character, especially considering he was the one giving his time lol. Bravo an good luck Sam

[@jeremyzier8706]

Sam has been nicknamed The Golden Receiver among some Lions fans, because dude is a baller and never seems to quit smiling like a golden retriever. He is a great interview and almost never stopped smiling. This is awesome, Thank you.💪🦁💙

[@mistae.n.v.9937]

😂he’s a dawg fasho 😭

[@tonym2513]

Lol my guy trying to make his nickname for Sambo stick.

[@jeremyzier8706]

@@tonym2513 I didn't come up with that. A national Lions broadcast did, and I love it because it fits Sam: He's a dawg, an excellent receiver, and he just never stops smiling the whole time.

[@coryvallad7578]

I just call him Sam LaGoata

[@joeydirt69]

LaPorta is such a gem. thankful that he’s a Lion

[@fwuffyfriends8746]

Chris Long and Sam LaPorta both seem like great dudes!

[@dickheel]

5 Lions: - Dre Bly: Got to spend a full day with him and he ended up being the coolest mf, I know he'd be sideline but let's make the exception - Matthew Stafford: the man who put everything out there on the field for the team - Golden Tate: He perfectly embodies Dan Campbell's 'grit' that this team brings and was an awesome team ambassador - DeAndre Levy: Had arguably one of the best LB seasons in team history. Unfortunately injuries took over, but the man could ball. - Chris Spielman: This man is everything the current regime represents

[@Randomdudefrom3364]

Love seeing levy on this list, I got him on mine. Before the injuries he was insane.. respect

[@Embur12]

Levy was great but the concussions really took their toll. He hung around for 2 years to get a paycheck, a shell of his former self. I feel bad for him looking back knowing what cte does to players. I wish players could walk away in these circumstances and get say 40 to 50 % of their pay maybe spread out over a few years. The Will Smith Concussion movie is a real eye opener. I recommend everyone watch it.

[@jackp4025]

Dre Bly is actually the lions cb coach rn

[@banded30099]

@@Embur12Great list love levy on here haha. Might give slay the bump over him for me but a great mention

[@tonym2513]

Wow, that’s a polarizing list. Levy hates the Lions, so there’s that.

[@taylorludwig32]

Sam LaPortas smile is super infectious! 😍🥰🙌💯

[@realDesertRat]

What a great kid, man. Legacy TE right there.

[@richardskelton5138]

LaPorta gives a great interview. Every answer is effortlessly thoughtful and well articulated.

[@detroitcowboy1313]

We are so lucky to have him in Detroit !

[@drbwhit]

40plus year loyal Lions and NFL fan and im confident In saying barring injury Laporta will go down as our best TE ever. Im calling it now.

[@Scottjf8]

Amazing interview Chris. 49 year old lifelong lions fan and LOVE this dude. Incredibly smart astute and speaks great.

[@jfreedom2006]

Mr Laporta your a Joy to listen to a class act....the Lions got another gem of a player and most of all a human being...I look forward to watching your journey and great career with my Lions....go pride 🦁 p.s. Great interview Chris layed back atmosphere and very insightful questions 👌

[@MarkGardner66Bonnie]

WOW!... very very cool... Long time Lion fan..(I'm 67 and they have stunk my whole life)....to hear you two talk and get to know Sam for the person he is was outstanding... thank you for sharing...

[@johnthrasher8146]

Since both Lomas Brown and Chris Spielman both work for the Lions I'll keep them off my list along with Barry & Calvin. Number 1 would be Ndamukong Suh. Number 2 is Nate Burleson. Number 3 would Jahvid Best who was deprived of a great career due to concussions but in his brief time shone like few others. Number 4 would be Jason Hanson, should be an HOF kicker, who was as dependable as it gets for 20 years. Number 5 would be Mike Furrey who played on the 0-16 Lions team and was a do-all guy who started with the St. Louis Rams under Mike Martz and had an epic season in Detroit in 2006. A guy who deserves to see the Lions at their best! Thanks for the great segment!!

[@logank444]

Jason Hansen was our best player for 10 years

[@birdhaus81]

Great list🥂

[@johnthrasher8146]

@@birdhaus81 Thanks!

[@paulmayer8654]

Good thing you had Jason Hanson at #4 😂

[@marlonhengtgen3004]

-Joique Bell because of his passion for the team/city -Stephen Tulloch -Kyle Vanden Bosch (THOSE RED EYE CONTACTS) -Don Mulbach -Jared Goff, simply for the hope hes instilled into this franchise

[@brandonbaty2291]

Joique was my favorite Lion when he was on the team. Had some amazing highlights too. He trucked 3-4 defenders to get in the endzone once. His passion for Detroit was second to none. Good call.

[@Cujobob]

Great questions and great answers, this was one of those rare sports interviews where you get detailed responses. If I was bringing in Lions and it couldn't be Barry or Calvin, it would have to be those guys who played long careers and never got rewarded for it like Hanson, Backus, etc.

[@johnfarley4492]

Dude, i love this guy! An awesome tight end too...

[@picklenick9474]

It's amazing seeing how many people are fans of not only this team, but MCDC himself. Just an amazing dude! Go Lions!!!

[@cammyboyyy8173]

We love LaPorta in Detroit 💪🏽🦁

[@hyrumpurcell3591]

5 Lions players: 1- Ziggy Ansah! One of the biggest reasons I became a Lions fan! His story was almost unbelievable! 2- Glover Quinn 3- Reggie Bush 4- Golden Tate 5- Ndamukong Suh

[@Biz613]

You can just tell Detroit has drafted good dudes. Good character combined with elite talent. St. Brown. Gibbs. LaPorta. Campbell.

[@drewwhite4354]

This guy’s jersey is the first football jersey I’ve ever bought. Going to be a generational talent. Actually, it was sold out so I had to custom make it. Which kind of makes it even cooler. Go Lions!

[@diversifiedassociates8788]

Nothing like custom jerseys they're the best!

[@kielzimlich1294]

Chris Long, you are a great interviewer. Thanks!

[@scottjones1109]

Sam LaPorta already has 43 receptions in just 8 games. He's proving to be Aman Ra-like when it comes to getting open, catching the ball., and making first downs. The trade Detroit made with Minnesota, getting rid of Hockinson & adding that second 2nd round pick, was absolute genius. When all was said and done, we got Pro Bowl level LaPorta AND future All Pro Brian Branch because of that. Absolute genius move by the absolute genius Brad Holmes.

[@mikeleslie4364]

And the vikings paid hock so it caused them to waive their stud rb. 😅

[@scottjones1109]

@@mikeleslie4364 Hock is good but is he worth what they're now paying for him? I'll take the just as effective but less expensive LaPorta all day long.

[@mikeleslie4364]

@@scottjones1109we agree! I was adding to the post.

[@ayewhaddupdoe]

@@scottjones1109 He's already better imo. Hock gave you no YAC, and I think Sam has better hands. Tight Ends aren't supposed to be this good as a rookie, so I'm stoked to see what he is in year 3.

[@scottjones1109]

@@mikeleslie4364 We do indeed!

[@jakeperry440]

As a 22 year old Lions fan I gotta go Glover Quinn, Golden Tate, Suh, Stafford from my time and Billy Sims. Loving this Team and Draft Class, in Brad Holmes we trust.

[@tkorreck]

Yo that’s a good ass list. Love the Sims mention. Brad Holmes can run this team for 20 more years and I wouldn’t mind.

[@mistamike83]

so happy he's on my Detroit lions ❤❤❤❤❤

[@diversifiedassociates8788]

Chris, your questions are so prudent and you do it in such a affable way that it makes the interview so enjoyable to watch. For example i enjoyed how sam brought out how dan gives him so much detail and how you had him elaborate on the details. I not only enjoyed your interview, i also learned a lot. Good job!

[@virgillyman2640]

Best interview of Sam LaPorta I have seen, nice job Chris!!!

[@evanalexa9561]

Really appreciate you having my Lions guys on!

[@jimshamoun5565]

Thank you for recognizing Detroit we are finally getting our turn. Ty

[@hoovadhd9529]

Dope interview

[@michaelmcdermott209]

This is my first time watching and I'm a Lions fan. Sam is a full grown man and he and Jahmyr Gibbs are setting records for scoring in Detroit. Chris Long is a beast and I always enjoyed watching his hustle. Two great guys and a good conversation, now I'm a subscriber. And the Lions playoff run going deep! FU Dallas! One Pride

[@jacksonlandry1017]

Dude is gonna be a Detroit legend

[@kyleramos1255]

I subbed bro cuz I genuinely appreciated your reaction. As a lions fan my dawg.. keep reactiing to us and we will blow this channel up

[@AndrewTimothy91]

Great interview!

[@jorn6644]

My five lions are Golden Tate Matthew Stanford Darius Slay Quandre Diggs Glover Quinn Would love watching the city win with the guys that deserved to have success when they were here

[@JoshPiland]

Chris Spielman, Deandre Levy, Robert Porcher, Corey Schlesinger, Bennie Blades

[@cammyboyyy8173]

Great podcast Chris. I like that you respect the answer before asking another question, I can’t stand when a podcast gets a great answer and the host just moves on like he didn’t just ask the question lol

[@jamesgarrett4653]

Great question! My top 5 Lions not named Barry or Megatron in no particular order: 1.) Dre Bly 2.) Stephen Tulloch 3.) Chris Spielman 4.) Lomas Brown 5.) Herman Moore HO Matt Stafford+Golden Tate

[@albertaoridge]

Love this guy so much. Amazing player and person. And he playing this good as a rookie!

[@theblueboogeyman3262]

Great video Chris. I am a little biased because I am a lions fan but Sam is our TE and a humbled guy

[@MrSebesta]

Great question! Not that I could ever be so blessed to actually experience spending time with one of the following let alone all of them but I'd love to be surrounded by the following Lions; Lomas Brown - To break down plays and he has such an awesome voice! Penei Sewell - He's str8 up cool and he stands up for Detroit! Mike Utley - 👍!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! C.J. Gardner-Johnson - Ya always need that crazy spot filled! Chris Spielman - He IS grit! *Isaiah Buggs - In case we need security! ( * Party Reserve) Thank you for continuing your association with pro ballers! I had not known of your program til tonight and I'm hooked! Thank you, Chris

[@Imuawaimea94]

This kid can play and play well. Love his game.

[@curtiswilson3569]

This guy is such a stud.. Lions are blessed to have him.

[@Soulsurfer1]

Alex Karras, Lem Barney, Mel Farr, Matt Stafford and Chris Spielman. The first 3 from my youth and besides Barry and Megatron, the top two ballers of the last 30 years.

[@FarewellOrwell]

Awesome answer

[@FarewellOrwell]

Such a great interviewer

[@devinburchett3193]

1. Chris Spielman 2. Nate Burleson 3. Herman Moore 4. Dan Campbell 5. Jarrod Goff Also considered just the entire current starting o line

[@IlluminovaNibiru]

I pick - with Barry & Calvin to automatically be there to watch a game with me. + the 5 are #1 Gary Danielson, to call it, #2 Billy Sims to cook 👨‍🍳 & bring the ENERGY, #3 Goff to explain the Goffense going dahn. #4 Aiden Hutchinson for Dancing & Giggles, & lastly #5 Captain Jack or LaPorta - coin flip..

[@jeffpaul6351]

Great interview! As a longtime Lions fan (since '72), here is my list of who I would love to watch a playoff game at Ford Field with: Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson would be on the list but you said except them.... 1. Lem Barney 2. Lomas Brown 3. Chris Spielman 4. Alex Karras* 5. Charlie Sanders* *Since Alex and Charlie have passed, I would add Greg Landry (the first Lions QB that I remember as a youth) and Darius Slay if I have to chose players that are still alive.

[@adziuba12]

Great kid. Great interview!

[@BGrimey420]

Long is a great interviewer, Laporta is a lalegend in the making!

[@justin.rodgers]

My 5 Lions Not Barry or Megatron: Chris Spielman Robert Porcher Shaun Rogers Golden Tate Herman Moore Also Chris you put together the most underrated interviews on KZbin. Great players make great plays and you my friend are doing it.

[@jamesgarrett4653]

Shaun Rogers! Great choice

[@LANCE_989]

Meant Golden Tate out fishing.. he was in a little John boat and was super humble and chill!

[@johntan2501]

Awesome interview!! Love it!! We should ice the cake with a rental DE chase young or Sweat. A 2nd rounder or 3rd rounder there is no guarantee but it least put in a Super Bowl contender against the Eagles, Cowboys, 49ers, or Seahawks.

[@kingtony3420]

This kid is electric. So much fun to watch

[@1RP3Pistons]

What a classy guy. We are so lucky to have landed LaPorta in Detroit... #OnePride

[@justinmix143]

As a rookie, this kid is every bit as good as Hockenson is in his 6th year. Maybe better (definitely way faster). Bob Quinn used a top 10 pick on Hock. Brad Holmes got Sam in the SECOND round. All I can say: THANK YOU GOD for our organization finally being where it is today. All those painful years finally added up to something truly special. And not a millisecond too soon. Just wish my grandpa & Aunt Marilyn coulda lived to see the Campbell/Holmes/Hamp-Ford regime (but....I do know this much: they're definitely smiling down on them, & all the guys, & are SO damn proud of them all!). 😇 🦁 🩶💙🤍

[@RialtosFinestBullz]

Let’s go baby !!! #OnePride , love this team LaPortas the shit💯💪

[@scottjones1109]

How about watching a game with Lem Barney, Charley Sanders, Greg Landry, Herman Moore, and Lomas Brown? How cool would that be? Very cool.

[@kcdetroit4685]

I drafted Sam in the late rounds of my fantasy draft. By far my best pick. 👍

[@turbobutts4120]

Darius Slay, Quandre Diggs, Glover Quin, Golden Tate, Snacks Harrison

[@thomasoelke8083]

I’m bringing: Shaun Rodgers, Kyle Vanden Bosch(as security), Louis Delmas, Tony Scheffler, and Speilman. All time crew

[@chadpatrick5112]

Herman Moore, Jason Hanson, Chris Spielman, Jeff Backus, and Nate Burleson

[@Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson]

Aside from their talent, another thing I’ve noticed with Brad Holmes picks; they all also seem to be generally good people. Team first guys. As far as my 5 Lions, that’s tough. I think I’d go with Herman, Luther (Porcher would also work), Hanson, Stafford…and maybe Cory Schlesinger. Him and David Sloan both had nice careers, without much fanfare.

[@joshlewis575]

Sam is already a monster, he does everything well, and hes hard as hell to tackle. What a find!! Dude reminds me of Ben from always sunny so much

[@ayewhaddupdoe]

We need to get his some jean shorts.

[@Benjamin-gn5pb]

Chris Spielman, Robert Porcher, Lomas Brown, Kevin Glover, aaaand… let’s go Luther Ellis, just because he was my dad’s guy. I’ll bet you can tell I was born in 81! Honorable mention, I’m gonna go with Big Play Willie Clay. Or Johnnie Morton. Oh wait, no - Cory Schlesinger. Damn this is tough!

[@williamdettloff6113]

Rob Simms, Jason Hanson, Cory Schlezenger, Dre Bly, Shaun Rogers

[@mattiverson314]

Herman Moore, Javier Best, Kevin Jones, Lomas Brown, and Andre Ware

[@deanlivi6999]

Really enjoyed watching your interview, you're a legend!!

[@t.j2418]

Slay, stafford, Prater, suh, and maybe Joey Harrington because he was qb1 when I picked a nfl team as a little kid living in Canada

[@stat_mike9720]

I remember TE Davis Sloan took a pass to the house. He went up a seam through the middle and went untouched like 60 yards. Waiting to see the right call that can spring Laporta like that.

[@QuietST]

My 5: Chris Spielman, Lomas Brown, Robert Porcher, Jason Hanson, & Don Mulbach.

[@LionBlood]

My 5 are Matthew stafford, Louis Delmas, kerryon Johnson, Dominic Riola, Don “the Mule” Mulebach

[@willzuo5976]

My 5 Lions: Chris Spielman, Lomas Brown, Johnnie Morton, Herman Moore, Jason Hanson

[@DetroitLions23]

Hearing Sam talk he just gets it. And by it I mean the NFL. Excited to see his career progress as time goes on. Chance to be the greatest TE in Lions history...

[@kyleessex480]

I knew Laporta would be good because when Michigan played them, he was the only guy Iowa had on the field it seemed like lol he was basically doing it alone with a trash qb. I was pumped when we got him and knew he’d be good because he’d get a lot of opportunities

[@DetroitVillains]

5 Lions players I’d want to watch the playoffs with: • Golden Tate lll - he’s gotta be up there with Megatron for my favorite Lion of all time, an absolutely electric playmaker • Matt Stafford - after all the years he spent here fighting with everything he had, I’d definitely want #9 in there to see the playoff magic in Ford Field for the first time in over 2 decades • Reggie Bush - he was here later in his career but he definitely gave us some great moments in his time with the Lions • DeAndre Levy - absolute beast on our defense back in his time • Marvin Jones Jr. - his first run with the team was iconic, he became one of the top receivers in the league for a couple seasons and he should get to see this team perform in the playoffs 💪🏼

[@joshlewis575]

Tate is still one of my favorite lions ever. Dude was so quick stopping and starting again.

[@anandnathan6851]

Bennie Blades, Chris Spielman, Erik Kramer (who has fallen on hard times), Herman Moore, Coach Fontes.

[@darthtrentog6766]

My 5 Lions not named Barry or Calvin, would be Chris Spielman, Herman Moore, Lomas Brown, Nate Burleson, and Billy Sims

[@Brent6437]

Any St Louis folks out there that don’t have a team. You’re more than welcome to come to Detroit Lions 💙

[@TheMSLane073]

When I drafted for fantasy football, I said to myself if I don't get 1 of the big 3 TEs by the fourth Rd I'll just draft LaPorta.You were a STEAL for me brother. Keep up the great work for my Lions. You and Gibbs came in and just took roles immediately.Its a great time to be a long time Lions fan.

[@jeffsanders79]

2:03 Chris Spelman, Herman Moore, Robert Porcher, Lomas Brown and Nate Burleson

[@JonnyMac313]

Chris Spielman, Brett Perriman, Herman Moore, Jason Hansen, Matthew Stafford

[@kenbutton6706]

Chris you're VERY good at this stuff... I've watched your father play and be on the TV my entire life. Like your father - you were born for both careers; football and media. Btw... I'm a LaPorta Supporta! He's my favorite TE and it's not just because I'm a diehard Lions fan. Sam... You're a fine example of the type of personal character and football character and football talent individual that Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell seek. You're an outstanding ambassador of the city of Detroit and the Detroit Lions. I'll be buying your jersey very soon sir! Are you a LaPorta Supporta? I'm a LaPorta Supporta !!! #OnePride #SuperBowl2024 Lions Roar in 24'

[@swissmochaj]

Sam you need to get on the Jersey makers! I've been scouring the internet for a blue XL 87 Laporta jersey and I cant find any for the life of me. Cant wait to see you all play next week at Sofi. Lions fans are going to take over Sofi!!!!!!!!!

[@tomlage78]

Chris Spielman, Benny Blades, Eric Krammer, Reggie Bush and Herman Moore

[@Philc231]

Having a head coach that played your position is very cool.

[@normanwillsie1520]

Chris Spielman Matt Stafford Bennie Blades Herman Moore Golden Tate. Thank you Chris for this great interview. I’ve always been a fan of you as a man you make your parents proud.

[@tommclain8893]

Lem Barney, Alex Karras, Joe Schmidt, Night Train, Spielman

[@deathpoolwilson]

Billy Sims, Herman Moore, Robert Porcher, Glover Quin, and Jason Hanson

[@professorjaybee]

Laporta is a Daaaawg!!…And he is in the PERFECT situation…his position coach is a former TE …his OC is a former TE coach…his Head Coach is a former TE coach and former TE.😲👊🏾 #GoLions

[@jppagetoo]

I am inviting Chris Speilman and Dan Campbell to come over and visit before the game as they were Lions players too. After that, in the box, I would send tickets to Jason Hanson, Billy Sims, Herman Moore, Golden Tate, and Mel Gray. Yes... two special teamers.

[@Bradecker]

My five guys Matthew Stafford - Dude just seems like a chill guy to hangout with. I became a fan when Stafford came into the league. Ziggy Ansah - Another guy that I enjoyed to see when I first started watching. Loved seeing him run down the field to catchup to players. Golden Tate - Just a stand out guy. Would be a great guy to just enjoy the game with. Chris Spielman - Heavily involved with the Lions to this day. One of the guys that represents this team. Herman Moore - The guy is still involved heavily with the Lions. It'd be awesome to hear the stories from him

[@mikechrisg467]

Chris Spielman, Robert Porsche, Billy Sims, Bennie Blades, Lomas Brown

[@mistae.n.v.9937]

Bennie Blades, Chris Spielman, Andre Ware, Herman Moore, Billy Sims

[@renlebeaumondenyc9327]

Matthew Stafford, Shaun Rogers, Suh, Bobby Layne, Dick Lane.

[@alschbachb]

Golden Tate, TJ Lang, Joique Bell, Lomas Brown, Dan Orklowsky

[@stevenbaffy7937]

Okay so, my favorite player of all time is a Raider, Lyle Alzado, I just loved him as a kid. I also liked Jack Lambert a lot too! For the Lions, my favorite Lion of all time is becoming Dan Campbell, even though Barry is probably the greatest Lion ever, he is pretty quiet and is not one of my choices. So here are my five: 1) Chris Spielman 2) Calvin Johnson 3) Robert Porcher 4) Corey Schlesinger 5) Dick LeBeau. I know those are weird choices. I almost put Dan Orlovski in there. My favorite Lions are actually on the current team, I already mentioned Dan Campbell, but my favorite players are a lot of the guys we have now, and I cannot pick just one. St. Brown, Hutch, Goff, Gibbs, LaPorta, Branch, Jack Campbell, Anzalone, Jerry Jacobs,. Monty, Reynolds, Raymond, it just keeps going. But my favorite current Lion is Taylor Decker hands down. Love that guy, he is a lot like me personality wise, so I just feel like I could connect with him on a spiritual level and I live my football life through him vicariously (I played LT, NT, DE in high school). I also feel like Taylor is one of the most underrated left tackles in the game. Dude is solid year in and year out, he goes against the best and holds his own every time. Maybe he is not a top 3 guy, but he sure as heck is not far off that. Chris I was also a big fan of your dad on those Raider teams too and I always rooted for you too! Tell your dad that Mark Davis needs to do what Sheila Hamp did and talk to the Raider alumni that know ball on what the team should do going forward, it worked wonders for the Lions!

[@force5ace645]

Lomas Brown, Herman Moore, Chris Spielman, Mike Utley and Barry Sanders