Inside the LEGENDARY Career of Carl Banks | New York Giants

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[@Chillaxinmellow]

Thanks for these posts! Love it

[@davidroberts8462]

This man should be in the hall of fame along with leonard Marshall hands down.

[@MrAschiff]

Not enough pro bowls

[@MrAschiff]

Only one pro bowl appearance

[@kenduffy5397]

I’m NOT big on letting players into the NFL HOF because it’s seems they let anyone in nowadays! Leonard Marshall is not a HOF player in my humble opinion. Example: Jerome Bettis & Coach Tony Dungy (Tony’s a nice guy & all. He was obviously a minority HC but he just didn’t win enough. Especially given the fact that he had 1 of the best QB’s of all time & he only won 1 Super Bowl) both those guys aren’t HOF caliber! I’m not even a NY Giants fan but if Carl Banks wasn’t overshadowed by Taylor? He’d be in the NFL HOF as I’m writing this. So let’s do this Man some justice! Put this Man who actually worked for it & DESERVES it! Into the Professional Football Hall of Fame! P.s. He’s a Hell if a good announcer too! He reminds me a lot of Butch Going; he’s extremely honest & because he is an ex-professional player; he can say whatever he wants, & it’s always the truth, but he’s very passionate about his team & he tells it like it is! If the Giants are playing like trash? He lets us & them know it! Just like Butch Goring does with the NY Islanders. (I could careless if he’s been in 1 Pro-Bowl or a 100 Pro-Bowl’s) P.p.s. He is a HOF player, period!

[@DD-fm7xb]

Most underrated player I've seen in sports !!

[@Efilnikufesin76]

@@kenduffy5397 If it wasn't for LT he would have been the man every offense was looking out for. Great player, and also love his commentary and analysis. Any team in history would wish for LT and CB to be book ending their D line.

[@bisquik3006]

You can't name a more underrated linebacker, nor a better outside linebacker corps than LT, and CB.

[@BaddogSports]

One of the most underrated Giants ever! Such a strong run defender! He completely DONINATED the 1986 playoffs! Best player on the field in all 3 games! One of my all time favorite players!

[@davidroberts8462]

Baddog, wassup brother? Why doesn't this great giant linebacker get no love for the HOF? Him and leonard Marshall should be in the HOF.

[@BaddogSports]

@@davidroberts8462 Big Leonard was the man!

[@michaelsherron5750]

Hey Baddog! After the way our defense closed out the game against the Bengals, I see a resurgence of today's version of "The Big Blue Wrecking Crew!"

[@martinrain312]

Excellent LB and does a very good job on Giants radio broadcasts.

[@davidroberts8462]

1980's all decade team. Hall of fame for sure. He played with LT so people forget how great he was.

[@davidsekowski1710]

Possibly the most under appreciated LB of all time. He played like a God in Super Bowl XXI

[@johnfenwick7641]

The one thing you need to remember about Carl . In Super Bowl 21 third quarter 13 in assisted tackles 7 for negative yardage Carl Banks you are great thanks

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

This is the level the Giants defense needs to get back to. The D is trending in the right direction. Let's hope it continues.

[@michaelsherron5750]

They're getting closer EVERY game, they're "The Big Blue Wrecking Crew II" :) Did you see how they finished the game against the Bengals? They only gave up 10 points today.

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

@@michaelsherron5750 A thing of beauty it was. Reminds me of the early days of The Crunch Bunch and the Big Blue Wrecking Crew.

[@michaelsherron5750]

@@flyingtoaster1427 True. But that's what is making our DE-FENCE so special, how they're able to continue to create ways to contain the opposing offences without creating penalties. GO GIANTS!

[@josephlinnell9855]

Unfortunately with today's rules you will never have a defense that dominates that. Go Big Blue

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

I lived in the same college dormitory as Carl Banks. Scariest guy I ever saw in real life, but a great and selfless player in the mold of the MSU Spartan he succeeded, Brad Van Pelt.

[@conservativeguy9329]

Carl Banks absolutely put on a tackling clinc in the 1986 post season. Carl was an excellent tackler and very good at covering the Tight End. He was a great bookend to LT.

[@frankgraham1996]

Best Pure Linebacker who ever played for the Giants was Carl Banks. LT was more than a linebacker. Banks knew how to hold the edge better than any linebacker I ever saw.

[@biggeo4762]

I remember John Madden saying (not verbatim) “The offensive has a BIG problem, you can’t run towards Lawrence Taylor’s side but the only alternative is to run towards Carl Banks side” Well said John. Carl, thanks for the memories! Has it really been that long ago....

[@biggsweaty]

Carl Banks commands respect theough his actions, and is someone to pay attention to in this life

[@joemamaurmama]

Love you Carl Banks. For your great plays, for the two Championships. Now I listen to you call the games.

[@hermansanders3602]

I'll say four things about Carl Banks that sum up his career perfectly, having watched him at Giants Stadium for his entire career on Big Blue: 1. He was the most underrated NFL player I've ever seen. 2. He may have been THE best strong-side outside linebacker of all time. 3. Mark Bavaro's statement that blocking against Banks in practice made him a great tight end is a testimonial to Banks' talent and work ethic. 4. In addition to being a great linebacker in all facets of the game, his football IQ was off the charts.

[@davidroberts8462]

Carl banks should be in the hall of fame. What a great player. Him and Joe klecko. Two great players that players from New York teams should be in the hall of fame without a doubt!!

[@brianallison1913]

They had another pretty good linebacker in Pepper Johnson as well.

[@michaelsherron5750]

THANK YOU CARL, FOR EVERYTHING!!!

[@stefanhouston8616]

Class class class ..... Home town boy!

[@letsgorangers5264]

That’s the impression I’ve always had of him. He’s my all time favorite player of any sport. A list that includes Adam Graves of the Rangers and Aaron Judge. It goes beyond their talent on the field.

[@michaelsherron5750]

The G.O.A.T. and Carl Banks: #1 LB NFL Bookends ALL-TIME!

[@David-j9h9g]

one of the best linebackers in 86!!!!!

[@marcb8365]

Most Underrated Defensive Player Ever! Class Act On & Off The Field.

[@DD-fm7xb]

The most underrated ever !!

[@oldatarigamer]

Great player, great Giant, 2 SB's, lets get him in the HOF!

[@joemamaurmama]

I really miss those guys.

[@alle126]

He's a true gentlemen

[@elijahsantiago4103]

Yo we goin to win this game tomorrow GO BIG BLUE!!!!!!

[@boblynch7348]

Carl Banks, one of the many Giants that brought supreme pride to me, a long, long time Giant's fan. I will never forget.

[@eddyredmond7758]

Carl was greatness@!!

[@theearl1477]

Carl Banks...a pro's pro. Highly underrated. On any other team he would have been the best linebacker if not the best defender. Why hasn't he been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame? A great Giant.

[@eddyredmond7758]

Greatness!!!

[@Chillaxinmellow]

You know it may sound cheezy or what not but the teams & players that are respected universally are the ones that reflect their region. NY/NJ region has a certain type of guy that is loved when on their team. Carl Banks fits that description. Mans man.

[@MichaelRobinson-hl8dt]

Flint's own and Spartan great, Carl Banks

[@Efilnikufesin76]

LT on one side, Banks on the other. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. Was the perfect compliment to LT. Love LT, but think Banks was my favorite Giant growing up. Not as many sacks, just made plays. Went back to the huddle, then made more plays. Truly a great OLB!

[@chilledmonkeebrains]

I was at Super Bowl 21 ,Carl played like he had wings….he was everywhere. If Simms didn’t have the day he had Carl would’ve been MVP. He was incredible

[@jakemadden4308]

I like Cark Banks . He was a good player and is a announcer for the Giants

[@emilianobonaparte9356]

Best of the BEST in a giant uniform!

[@RickKasten]

Tars of joy man. Tears of joy.

[@aliesma]

Def was a great player on that team

[@paullanda8268]

Banks was awesome!

[@markmiller3308]

This dude not being in the HoF is a crime.

[@NerdOutWithMe]

Carl Banks was only #2 to one man, and he just happened to be the greatest defense of player ever.

[@jenyakostak2155]

It is really hard to get your recognition when you are playing with the greatest football player ever on the other side of linebacking corp

[@byrongammonbyrongammon9937]

@@jenyakostak2155, not necessarily. Banks had issues beating out LOLB Byron Hunt his first two seasons before finally securing the starting job in 1986. Banks had exceptional seasons in 1986, 1987, and 1989. The only player on the roster drafted higher than Banks was Lawrence Taylor. Byron Hunt was drafted in the 9th round. Pepper Johnson had a better career than Carl Banks. That’s a statistical fact.

[@mlucky952]

WOW.. Great Giants history to learn about if your a fan.

[@alexpalladino865]

I wish the Giants right now would be like the Giants from back in those days.

[@mikeshoe74]

Been a fan since the early 80's. I've seen some losing seasons, but never a losing culture like what they have now. It's embarrassing.

[@karlbanks7259]

Banksy was a beast

[@optimus2g]

Killer Carl!

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Carl Banks and Brad Van Pelt belong in the Hall of Fame.

[@jangofett8210]

I wear my Banks #58 Jersey with pride.

[@letsgorangers5264]

Just ordered one today. From now on, it’s going to be my game day apparel, regardless of how hot it is in September and October here in FL.

[@eddyredmond7758]

Great one!!!

[@Lawomenshoops]

He should be the first player from the 84 regular draft to be in the HOF! Others like Reggie and Steve Young were selected in the USFL Supplemental Draft

[@sandy3482]

How bout dem GIANTS!

[@christophercarton6566]

If the Giants ever gave up a big play as a result of Carl Banks being out of position, I don't remember it, and would love to see video. (Don't waste your time, it doesn't exist).

[@gmanhirt8818]

Number 58 was always ready to make the tackle when the team was running away from numbers 56,,,,

[@David-j9h9g]

never knew he was from Flint!!!!!

[@Mikheno]

Lawrence Taylor - Harry Carson - Carl Banks. If you know of a better linebacker trio in the history of the game I'd love to hear it. Carl Banks in his prime was unstoppable. Like LT he was just too big, too fast and too strong.

[@josephlinnell9855]

The one everyone seems to forget. Gary Reasons. If he was the weakest link that linebacking chain still wasn't moving. The best linebacking crew in my lifetime

[@Mikheno]

@@josephlinnell9855 I agree. The Giants back then had extra linebackers like Gary Reason, Pepper Johnson and others that would be a starting lineup on most NFL teams.

[@davidharrison9324]

86 playoffs..he dominated against the run..

[@elijahsantiago4103]

What’s up giants

[@dajosee]

4:07 Sums up Big Blue.

[@Scarletbull]

Cot damn I miss that era. When GMEN prioritized on quality LB. that’s been nonexistent after GY drafted Armstead. Let that sink in. George Young! Too invested on DLine & not LB. Need to go back to the GY philosophy.

[@MrBronx61]

Antonio Pierce did well for us.

[@richardtoplitsky322]

I miss these giant teams they just had everything great. Good defrence good passing game now in 2024 gianrs stink its sad

[@davidharrison9324]

most underrated giants ever??

[@Grandizer8989]

Back when you had to be a Gladiator to play in the NFL. Training camp in full pads, full contact 7v7 in practice, and no CBA to protect your body.

[@hermansanders3602]

Everyone here who is pointing out that Banks only went to one Pro Bowl is overlooking a few things: (1) Pro Bowl votes for outside linebackers have been heavily skewed toward weak-side OLBs who are better pass rushers and rack up more sacks; and (2) He wasn't even named to the Pro Bowl in his best season (1986); and (3) How relevant is a single Pro Bowl appearance when he's named as part of the All-1980s Team anyway?

[@boblarry649]

Love Carl would love to he him get a bust in canton with LT and captain for life harry carson

[@davidharrison9324]

Their backups were starters for other teams..

[@herecomesforego1787]

True - the 2 SB teams had THE best rosters of linebackers, all dozen or so of them - in nfl history

[@VINCENTSCURRY-mt5cf]

🤩💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🍾😎

[@UnapologeticTVLlc]

Thought he was…well I agree and he will at some point

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

Next stop: HOF

[@GerardMichaels]

Giants won 2 Super Bowls in 6 years. Beat the all-time 49ers, the Joe Gibbs redskins, the Ditka bears, and only have TWO hall of farmers from those teams?! nonsense.

[@MrAschiff]

What? George Young did the drafting!

[@imranabbasi7871]

👍💚💖

[@derekbury7262]

Parcells wanted to get rid of Van Pelt and Kelly because of their partying attitudes and bring in HIS guys

[@BrickCity_101]

Carl Banks is Scottie Pippen as to Lawrence Taylor is to Michael Jordan

[@Efilnikufesin76]

He was better than Pippen. Pippen quit when it got tough. CB never did.

[@davidharrison9324]

approached referees when he played against TE Ben Coates and said he was using a new blocking technique..then proceeded to hold him on every play..haha...clever dude..

[@raphaelrau1728]

Why isn’t Carl Banks in the HOF? It’s a disgrace! Cmon David Baker!

[@giantsfan266]

@Master Diver How'd he make an All-Decade team if he's not good? Do you know how hard it is to make an All-Decade team when you're overshadowed by LT and Harry Carson?

[@kurtwagner350]

This guy has the same mannerisms of “reportoftheweek”

[@Sucksuphere]

Good ol days...thanks Carl Banks...thanks

[@davidharrison9324]

poor Roger Craig..would be in the hall of fame if it wasnt for that fumble in the playoffs...

[@jorad4887]

Decent skill set? Your a HOF! You're to modest!

[@ez3sp]

They don't make them like him no more. NYG legend, should be in HOF. Trying to grow my Giants channel. Check my content. Giants vs Bengals preview.

[@brianhanley1903]

Cant win on defence today. Out BH.

[@dannydimes6526]

Second

[@michaelcaywood6070]

I may not be the first dislike of The New York Giants video, but I won’t be the last.

[@busternutt2874]

Too bad he shot his load in 86 and could never match it.

[@davidnorthover2812]

In today’s NFL Carl Banks would get arrested for that hit on Danny White 😵😵😵🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣