How Good Was Lawrence Taylor Actually?

How Good Was LT Actually?
With a TORN shoulder and DETACHED pectoral muscle, a man once beat up the 9-3 New Orleans Saints with 3 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. He limped his New York Giants to victory. But in his mind, he was not in any pain at all. He wasn’t hurt. His only truth was to annihilate his opponent by any means necessary. And he did. For 13 years in the NFL. It wasn't just about the stats, about the power matched with speed and skill, not even about his sheer dominance. Lawrence Taylor had that dawg in him his whole life, for better… and for worse.
In today's video, we look at How Good Was Lawrence Taylor Actually?
The NFL Top 100 list often features some of the greatest players in sports dramas, with NFL highlights showcasing legendary figures like Lawrence Taylor. Known for his remarkable career with the Giants, Lawrence Taylor highlights include his rookie season, MVP season, and being named NFL MVP. His story is chronicled in the Lawrence Taylor documentary and ESPN's "A Football Life," detailing his status as the GOAT and NFL legend despite his struggles with drugs. Memorable moments include Taylor wired and mic'd up, reflecting his intense gameplay. Other icons like Tom Brady, Aaron Donald, and Patrick Mahomes also frequently appear in NFL GOAT conversations.
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[@J.Lee83]

Taylor, Bo, Barry, Montana, Rice, Showtime, Tyson, Jordan, Gretzky, Magic, Bird...man, I miss my childhood.

[@TheGridironYT]

Wish I saw LT back in the day

[@ThomasJohnson-rn6kr]

Can’t forget prime time

[@dominickgaramella6431]

When they were REAL CHAMPIONS. LT is my favorite football player ever. We are extremely lucky to have grown up with the true greats.

[@darrellbethel8693]

So do I Brother...So do I...LT WAS THE GREATEST ON THE PLANET...ANY PLANET

[@edwardrichard2561]

Me to. You never know what you had until it is gone. To me the there was more heart in sports back then.

[@johnmassoud930]

Say this as a Redskins fan. Lawrence Taylor was the best NFL player ever.

[@TheGridironYT]

Tough to admit. Appreciate u

[@johnmassoud930]

@TheGridironYT not tough to admit. LT was that great. He rewrote how we keep defensive stats, LT made the left tackle the most important OL position. He ended emphasis on the fullback, too long to go into here.

[@johnmassoud930]

@11kful rendering the position of FB obsolete. And also making the LT position the most important position on the OL.

[@user-sg8kq7ii3y]

Andre Tippett was every bit as good as Lawrence Taylor. As one sports journalist put it, "Andre Tippett was putting up Lawrence Taylor numbers, even though he had much less talent surrounding him compared to LT." Before you say you disagree with me, I ask that you actually take the time to compare LT's and Tippett's numbers. You will see that they are very, very similar. Shockingly similar. They both came into the NFL at about the same time. They both had about the same length careers, and their numbers are very similar. There are just two big differences: 1) Tippett got hurt, and he was out for nearly an entire season 2) LT played on much better Giants teams, and he was surrounded by much better defensive talent compared to Tippett. LT got all of the attention because he played in New York, and the Giants were contenders during that time. The Patriots were not a good team back then. Had Tippett played for the Giants, you better believe his numbers would have been even better than LTs.

[@Morph6666]

@@user-sg8kq7ii3y lol hilarious

[@ralphkotwica6184]

Coke had a Lawrence Taylor problem

[@TheGridironYT]

😂 well said

[@moealwehebi8391]

it never effected his game, plus every player has problem

[@wingmannj]

haha hilarious!

[@moealwehebi8391]

@@ralphkotwica6184 it was everybody problem in the 80's and 90's specially young people in their 20's and 30's

[@samright4661]

The Best Linebacker in history changed the position forever

[@TheGridironYT]

💯💯💯

[@nickcreeksquad7386]

There's an argument to be made for the best FOOTBALL PLAYER ever as well. Much harder to be MVP as a defensive player and dominate that long.

[@gregoryevans8179]

Had two of the greatest games I’ve ever saw a defensive player have. Never seen anyone with the aggression he had .

[@TheGridironYT]

Facts he was a monster

[@alfonsoarmendariz1416]

This is the combination of physicality and will power that separates a league full of great athletes

[@TheGridironYT]

💯💯💯

[@ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987]

As a Tar-Heels fan he's the greatest LB in NFL's History Lawrence Taylor was relentless a unstoppable force the 1st Round 2nd overall pick out of University of North Carolina by the New York Giants a 3X NFL's Defensive player of the year 2X Super Bowl Champion and 1986 NFL's MVP no debate but in college he wear #98 in the pros #56 with the Giants

[@TheGridironYT]

Defensive GOAT

[@Krankensteinn]

He's the greatest football player ever. Regardless of position.

[@francismcgovern5042]

the greatest defensive player of my time...and I live in Philly and watched Reggie, who was pretty dam good, but second place to Lawrence Taylor

[@TheGridironYT]

Fair

[@Iamhungey]

Imagine if Young hadn't messed up and chose White instead of Zimmerman who doesn't even want to be there... LT and White on the same defense.

[@dbradandthem2727]

Me too and you right

[@davidcovington1046]

LT is the greatest defensive player ever!

[@TheGridironYT]

Absolutely

[@ynotefil]

I Still Can't Believe That Lawrence Taylor Functioned So Properly When Under The Influence Of Koka-E-Nah

[@TheGridironYT]

Same

[@Iamhungey]

I'm surprised he's still alive.

[@jaimebarba619]

How good was he seriously? He was the best defensive player ever.

[@TheGridironYT]

Truu but what about Aaron?

[@eddisonfoncette9103]

"Sir" Lawrence Taylor, the undisputed GOAT @ LB. LT could line up anywhere and didn't need anyone to occupy blockers he would run past or over who was in front of him to get to the QB. If it was a run he could go sideline to sideline to get the runner, even in the midst of his off field issues he dominated there was no escaping him. Go Hawks

[@TheGridironYT]

💯🐐

[@scottgurdinak9362]

It's crazy that North Carolina had back to back to icons roll thru there w him n then jordan.not just greats but legends

[@TheGridironYT]

Tru that

[@AquariusLeviathanProphecy]

LT was Shaq in the nfl just pure Raw talent is 5:59

[@TheGridironYT]

Facts

[@vintagemotorsportyoutube]

Amazing vid. LT is my hero. Subscribed.

[@TheGridironYT]

Appreciate u!

[@richardyoung871]

In this video I liked watching LT play because he could dominate the line as a linebacker but the Grant are rebuilding like many NFL TEAMS are doing. From coach down and I watch the NFL draft.a lot of QBS have come out.and to see from what college they played for

[@TheGridironYT]

💯

[@mickymcdougall9481]

LT could generate more force in a step and a half than other players at a ten yard sprint. Scary!

[@TheGridironYT]

💯💯

[@richardmccall7479]

LT best of all time 💯

[@TheGridironYT]

🐐

[@ImAGoldenGod-yx6by]

I remember he was on one of the Soprano episodes (card game) along with David Lee Roth

[@TheGridironYT]

🫨

[@kfallstidi]

He has a new mugshot...

[@TheGridironYT]

🧐

[@chrisrobinson8339]

Top 3 greatest player's of all time.

[@TheGridironYT]

Facts

[@will6996]

The greatest defensive player of all time, intelligence as well as physical prowess. Relentless intensity, dominated the game like no other.

[@TheGridironYT]

Tru that

[@DragzFire]

They better put some respect on LT’s name

[@TheGridironYT]

💯💯

[@terrencejackson9290]

On the list of all-time greatest defensive players, I put him at number three behind Deacon, Jones, and Mean Joe Green

[@TheGridironYT]

🫨

[@chicagodude8888]

Definitely top 10 for him era. A very solid player.

[@TheGridironYT]

Facts

[@Profeex22]

Name the other 9

[@chicagodude8888]

@@Profeex22 It was a joke based on the video title. We know how good he was he’s unanimously considered the GOAT by everyone.

[@Profeex22]

@@chicagodude8888 if you can’t name 9 more that’s cool too

[@chicagodude8888]

@@Profeex22 I can’t. That’s the joke.

[@coachmikesfilmroom3111]

There's no such thing as GOAT in football. Positions are too diverse. But if there was one LT is that guy. No one comes close.

[@TheGridironYT]

Tru that

[@michael-rc5pv]

The greatest defensive player of all time that's how good he was diehard giants fan grew up watching this man run all ove the field

[@TheGridironYT]

Tru that

[@jerrywish6887]

So he swept floors and carried groceries for hours at their house in the middle class neighborhood where he did what he wanted it and never asked permission. That’s a good story

[@TheGridironYT]

Builds character

[@richardque4952]

This guy is a dynamo!

[@TheGridironYT]

💯

[@edsalisch4322]

He is the GOAT, irrelevant of position.

[@TheGridironYT]

🐐

[@Groovey-kj6eu]

LT

[@TheGridironYT]

💯

[@tonydejesus2134]

Extremely.

[@TheGridironYT]

🐐

[@reddays8448]

He did coke and while playing shouldn’t that be cheating like I know many other players did that but shouldn’t it be cheating for all of them

[@TheGridironYT]

Yea that’s a good argument but no one cared in the 80s

[@J.Lee83]

You think he was the only one?

[@ericparker163]

I watch this and wonder what JJ Watt would look like on the field coked up.......probably pretty insane 😂

[@Iamhungey]

@@J.Lee83 Not to mention coke impedes performance, far from the steroids people made it out to be.

[@ThePrayinmantiz]

Have you ever done coke?

[@AquariusLeviathanProphecy]

He was All right nothing special he spent 13 year's i was born on the 13th ♒💜 February 4:01

[@TheGridironYT]

😂

[@michaelfreeland2791]

Sorry Mean Joe Greene was better.

[@TheGridironYT]

Tough

[@ryandonovan5205]

Johnny U LT Barry Sanders Jerry Rice Anthony Munoz Top 5 players ever

[@TheGridironYT]

💯

[@RobertGuida1015]

LT, Jim Brown, Jerry Rice, Otto Graham, Mike Webster,

[@OldHickoryAndyJackson]

Best crackhead money could buy

[@TheGridironYT]

🫨

[@jbx.7995]

I'm a Giants fan, Taylor at one × was good, gave everything on the field, Carl Banks made him who he was, Banks was all in. A 1st class act, Taylor, we all know the garbage he likes

[@TheGridironYT]

🫨

[@CarlKarnak]

Quite the opposite. Taylor drew all the attention that made Banks much more effective. It was a great D but Banks was no LT. Then again nobody else was either

[@ImAGoldenGod-yx6by]

Pepper Johnson was also incredible

[@Iamhungey]

LT came in and made his chops as a player before Banks you know. The guy was already a two time defensive player of the year before the 1984 draft where the Giants chose Banks. Even Banks would have disagreed with you. Same goes for the low IQ voters who gave you thumb ups. Don't call yourself a Giants fan with this kind of take.

[@antonchigurh7227]

Yeah the Giants missed the playoffs 17 years in a row until Taylor came along and Taylor was taken 2nd overall in the draft and was ACC player of the year in college and somehow (according to you) Banks made Taylor.. Sober Up and Check into Rehab pal ..

[@robertkelly6282]

Thank u saints big blue born in 1951 got to see him play ❤

[@TheGridironYT]

💯💯💯

[@moealwehebi8391]

Lawrence Tyler was the best defensive player ever played the game hands down, this is from a die hard cowboys fan without the hype

[@TheGridironYT]

💯💯💯💯

[@J4YeSun357]

LT was an animal

[@TheGridironYT]

Truth

[@reallifelebowski4732]

I was a huge Tim Raines (Expos) fan and i remember when Raines was caught using COKE and Raines later admitted he played a lot of games high on it and once stated he played better while on it. You just got to know LT was high on COKE in some of those games. I'm not disparaging LT i'm just saying . Both players are in their respective Hall of Fames regardless

[@TheGridironYT]

Yea in the old days everyone was on something lol