Lawrence Taylor was a disruptive force as an outside linebacker and a freak of nature. He also was the most intimidating defensive player during his prime who played 13 seasons with the New York Giants. He is widely regarded as the best defensive player of his generation, and is often considered to be the greatest defensive player of all time. Salute to #56 Lawrence Taylor!!!
@kdonovan221 Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched football for over 40 years. I’ve never seen anyone disrupt everything a team threw at him, like LT
@blakebrown84 Жыл бұрын
He was a complete package as a hard-hitting son of a gun
@Contractnik6 ай бұрын
Love LT. Grew up watching him and it was epic football.
@mattburton3233 Жыл бұрын
best nfl player of all time regardless of position. grew up watching this dude play.incredible.
@DBOFIT9 ай бұрын
Reggie White is the G.O.A.T
@Kennypowers518 ай бұрын
Emmitt Smith is the GOAT
@Contractnik6 ай бұрын
Amen. Me too. No one was better. Either side of the line. Greatest.
@mrsoftnessful2 жыл бұрын
People say that football and basketball players are more athletic now. I have yet to see a football or Basketball player more athletic than LT and MJ respectively.
@TransparentEclipse2 жыл бұрын
It’s all about perspective. The best athletes of older eras look better and have better stats bc they are facing worse competition. In the 50s and 60s, there were guys like wilt and Jim brown. They look like actual gods bc the players they’re facing are plumbers and firemen. LT and MJ were facing players, not plumbers, they were just facing weaker players than today. Guys who couldn’t hang today. The ceiling of human achievement stays the same. In actuality, guys like wilt, mj, and Giannis are all on similar levels of athleticism. Same with guys like Jim brown, LT, and Aaron Donald. What keeps raising is the floor. Football and basketball players ARE more athletic now. U just didn’t include two key words that makes that statement make sense. On average. They are more athletic on average. And that is what everyone is saying. So next time u try to make weird comparisons across eras that make no sense, don’t compare the ceiling. Don’t compare the goats. Compare the floor. Compare the bench guys, the 4th stringers. It will tell u everything u need to know.
@sandwichsquad742 жыл бұрын
Lebron James is easily more athletic than mj could’ve ever hoped to be you trippin😂 I’d also argue Russell Westbrook prime was twice as athletic as Jordan was
@nelscarlson5052 Жыл бұрын
Basketball might not be different but these dudes on the football field are made in a lab now. Would love to see LT rush mahomes, what a game that would be
@philliesfan1flyeaglesfly330 Жыл бұрын
@@nelscarlson5052 Today’s players eat better and video has helped tremendously. LT was blowing past players that no doubt were on Steroids. Plus don’t discount that youth football enrollment is why down compared to 40 yrs ago with some high schools struggling to field teams so the prospect pool is way down.
@jayminmcdonald8876 Жыл бұрын
@@sandwichsquad74 cocaine is a helluva drug
@GeorgeVreelandHill Жыл бұрын
No player had an impact on the game, not even Tom Brady, like Lawrence Taylor did. He sacked quarterbacks with one hand and laid waste to All-Pro linemen. The 49ers used to put a guard in the backfield in an attempt to slow him down. LT was so dominant that no one could stop him. We will probably never see the likes of him again.
@tonyd77473 ай бұрын
He would have killed Brady; literally...
@thegrandpencil43743 ай бұрын
I can think of some. Walter Payton, Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, Dick Butkus, Devin Hester... but yes, I get your point. He was a special player.
@robertlesuer275511 ай бұрын
Lawrence Taylor, NFL Hall of Famer, respect 💪.
@victormartin3539 Жыл бұрын
Greatest defensive player to ever play
@MrEOM412 жыл бұрын
Greatest most intimidating football player ever 🏈🔥
@markp2629 Жыл бұрын
It was a joy watching him play every Sunday as a Giant fan. It was like watching a comic book superhero with incredible powers that made him far superior to anyone else on the field. A once in a lifetime player. Interesting that during an interview, he stated that he believes that Joe Montana was a much better QB than Brady, and that he believes that Brady would not have had a "comfortable" game if he were to go against him...and I believe him.
@brianreid45675 ай бұрын
Bring back childhood memories watching LT play
@nflfan5938 Жыл бұрын
If he played in todays NFL he would get flagged every time
@SmittyAZ Жыл бұрын
Well, when the NBA gets a Wilt, or Shaq, they change the rules instead of telling the other teams to go find your own.
@FreezyVr2275 ай бұрын
Facts it’s like all he did was clean hits
@robertkelly62824 ай бұрын
Lot of QBs would be retired
@ericartis696011 ай бұрын
Best linebacker ever,in NFL history.
@dariogomez85212 жыл бұрын
I’m a die hard Eagles fan. And even i have to admit that LT is the goat.
@efrain926 Жыл бұрын
i am a cowboys fan and I admit the same
@kdonovan221 Жыл бұрын
Giant fan here Reggie was 1a to LT
@jimmycharlotin70502 жыл бұрын
I'm 37 years old going on 38 I swear he' s the only football player ever that I never watch but I can make the argument that he can be the greatest football player ever
@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic2 жыл бұрын
I turned 39 on 6/14/22. As a Giants fan getting to watch this guy every week in NYC was an absolute priviledge. I love Aaron Donald, but he still is not...THIS
@aaropajari7058 Жыл бұрын
I'm an old timer. The only defensive players equal to him EVER are Ronnie Lott and Mean Joe Greene. Perhaps Ray Lewis if you want to bother with the modern game.
@jimmycharlotin7050 Жыл бұрын
@aaropajari7058 so let me ask you a question you actually watched him on tv I didn't I saw highlights on KZbin in your opinion why do so many people put him above every nfl great defensive he was that good? I have watched every single list whether is on Twitter or Instagram or even Facebook the nfl defensive player Him what made him so special because I watched derrick thomas he's my Lawrence taylor
@aaropajari7058 Жыл бұрын
@@jimmycharlotin7050 I agree with your excellent post. To answer it was his impossible combination of speed, agility, moves, and power. And above all his intensity and passion. He could overpower a lineman or hurdle over them. Derrick Thomas was amazing too. Perhaps he would have been bigger if he played on a better defense and went to the Superbowl.
@jimmycharlotin7050 Жыл бұрын
@aaropajari7058 so based on what you're telling is there a possibility he can be considered as perhaps the best football player to ever played the game?
@gabrieltorres29759 ай бұрын
Best football player ever
@SteveMcEwan-f5f21 күн бұрын
I loved watching LT, he was so far ahead of everyone, different level
@MySOBER-Life Жыл бұрын
From ST man cave and 50+ years of being a Redskins Fan. I feared him -I hated him but most of all! I Love him. Top 10 greatest of all of time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hands down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@johnc571311 ай бұрын
There is no doubt. Lawrence Taylor is the greatest defensive player of all time. There’s no one comparable. He changed offensive game planning. And defensively there was never a player of his size, speed and motor like him. Like Michael Jordan the absolute best there is
@KevinBarry-j8w10 ай бұрын
The NFL recently went over game films from all eras, and they stated that Lawrence Taylor,NOT Ray Lewis,is the NFLs All Time leading tackler among All defenders ever.
@thegrandpencil43743 ай бұрын
Players played harder then, cared more, were more violent, had more pride and competed like their lives depended on it. I miss it.
@joeydoherty3682 ай бұрын
Yeah players and fans care nowadays, but it’s not ferocious like it used to be. Same in all sports. There were bad aspects to this of course, but it was also a lot of fun! 😂
@thegrandpencil43742 ай бұрын
@@joeydoherty368 When the players play harder and care more, the game is more entertaining.
@josephhowell81582 ай бұрын
This generation of football 🏈 might as well be flag football 🏈 😂
@miamimercenary96232 жыл бұрын
i fought a kid on my high school football team the day before twoadays started my junior year because i wanted number 56.. i got it too
@louiswilliams4657 Жыл бұрын
The greatest football player of all time!
@superdavelane42 жыл бұрын
The way he quickly swung that arm downward during a sack was horrifying.
@chrisnskip2 жыл бұрын
Im an eagles fan...but LT was the best to ever suit up.....
@aaropajari7058 Жыл бұрын
@clotshots9072 Fellow Cowboys old timer. You got that all right. He ended games before they started.
@mikebunner3498 Жыл бұрын
Lawrence Taylor would have a difficult time playing in this day and age. It is too tame these days. He was a brilliant football player. Hall of Fame great!!! The NFL these days is tame compared to the old days & ways!!!!!!
@joeydoherty3682 ай бұрын
Yes but seeing how strong and fast he was, I’m sure he could adapt. QBs aren’t as big as they used to be, so he’d still be wrecking games.
@MRick-cd1kr Жыл бұрын
#1 Guy in My Book , And I'm an Eagles Fan
@creepystares985311 ай бұрын
everybody that followed excelled because of the way this man played the game. he changed football, provided an actual example of pure defensive aggressiveness that would dominate the 80's. Sadly he couldn't play today.
@chukwunonyeanyakoha8573 Жыл бұрын
Just imagine a Defence with LT and Mean Joe Greene!!! Gosh!!!
@wildwillie54089 ай бұрын
Joe had Lambert. LT was faster/more athletic but otherwise they are very similar. Lambert was just as feared, mean, nasty and smart
@mandybellep2302 жыл бұрын
Imagine being the qb and not seeing him coming wow
@joeydoherty3682 ай бұрын
I’d prefer that to seeing him coming. He has me fearing for my life just watching these plays!
@dkotouc Жыл бұрын
The Jim Brown of Defense…
@ericrobinson17893 ай бұрын
The best to ever do it! Period!
@jeffboy13 Жыл бұрын
We have debates at work. Any player ever. Your first pick would be.. anyone over 40 mostly says LT. You can get a game manager for quarterback. You can't get another LT
@wildwillie54089 ай бұрын
1st pick LT on the outside pick 2 is Lambert in the middle. That's some major fear factor on the other side of the ball
@jdem13805 ай бұрын
Who is here in August of 2024? Respect
@brianreid45672 жыл бұрын
one ☝️ thing about LT he was a clean 🧽 player he didn’t play dirty
@operasinger21262 жыл бұрын
LT seems look a good guy. Some players are dirty wished they were banned.
@TheJTcreate2 жыл бұрын
yeah, because he sold his soul to the devil to play like this. There is no way any human could drink and do lines of blow and then walk out onto the field invincible. I call him the Demon! Love LT!
@aaropajari7058 Жыл бұрын
The great ones dont need to.
@MRick-cd1kr Жыл бұрын
LT Would be Doing 50 to life in todays NFL ...
@abnuridd242 жыл бұрын
"The guy had a motor that didn't stop" that's why he's the greatest of all time, his desire. That's what defense is, it's not all about technique or x's and o's, it's all about wanting to go out and fucking ruin people. Destroying the dreams and lives of grown men. Having grown men literally scared to death. That's what playing defense is all about. It's not about just winning, it's about getting back out there and kicking your fucking ass. Guys can have the same technique, be physical specimens like AD but no one wanted to fuck shit up more than Lawrence Taylor. It's just that simple, no will be more raw than him so there will be no one better than him. You don't just play defense, you have a desire to destroy the will of every man until nothing is left to conquer. And then you go to sleep, wake up and do it again like it never happened before.
@royhinojosa95552 жыл бұрын
Greatest
@Kupalking4 ай бұрын
the only guy that can make Belicheck smile everytime somebody ask about LT to Bill
@anthonybajalia44072 жыл бұрын
If Tom Brady played in this era he would’ve been retired 10 years ago
@dukewilson142 жыл бұрын
Tom's pretty tough imo.
@anthonybajalia44072 жыл бұрын
@@dukewilson14 he’s the GOAT no doubt, but the rules have changed so much over the years to protect the offensive players especially the QBs. That’s why he’s 45 years old and still playing
@ezekwu2 жыл бұрын
@@dukewilson14 Bradys sweet, lol...
@No_Ata Жыл бұрын
Micah Parsons - very good. But it's watching a completely different level here and it's obvious.
@langvillebailey95362 жыл бұрын
Never mess up
@princesamuels5981 Жыл бұрын
New millennials try to forget about the founding fathers’ today players hit hard as ever but the game became softer than ever before’ had take a look at L.T. The icon I see he at the Monday night game tonight vs Seahawks
@43captrexkramer Жыл бұрын
GREATEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER EVER!!! If we could just get Kayvon to be that difference maker.
@ELIMNYAMA Жыл бұрын
He's one of those players that truly changed the game. Washington changed their offense just so they could protect their qb from him. It didn't work though
@colderbeer Жыл бұрын
Really???? Taylor played from 1981 to 1993. In that same span of time, Washington WON THREE SUPERBOWLS.
@ELIMNYAMA Жыл бұрын
@@colderbeer i didn't say they didn't win games fool. My point was is that they didn't stop him
@FrankFerrari-i8o7 ай бұрын
LT Best Linebacker to Ever Wear the Giants BLUE. LT Best Linebacker Ever in All the NFL and All the Greats LT is Tops.GO BIG BLUE
@jim482 жыл бұрын
Great player for sure, but unfortunately half those sacks in todays NFL would be 15 yard penalties , followed by a hefty fine! The NFL game today is vastly different from the great game it used to be! Football was meant to be, NOT a "contact" sport, but a "collision"sport!! Football was meant to be played violently!! LT played the game as it should be! Todays NFL is a cake walk compared to years before Roger Goodell dumbed the game down!!!
@mobermobeyfn2 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@Addsiqishrb2 жыл бұрын
How are you faulting him for playing the game the way it was supposed to be played then
@jim482 жыл бұрын
@@Addsiqishrb Im not faulting him at all, just the opposite! I am saying what a great player he was, he played the game as it should be played, violently!! Unfortunately todays NFL is and has been " pussified", and the game today is not played "violently", likes it was and is supposed to be played!
@rashauntaylor5592 жыл бұрын
Yea its so annoying,watching a flag be thrown if the DE breathes too hard on the QB😂So soft nowadays
@paineintheass2332 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing
@RT-far-T Жыл бұрын
If sacks had been counted as a stat his whole career, he'd be closer to 200. He is the GOAT.
@joshuablanchette8782 ай бұрын
i wish they had these highlights at full speed.
@BW12149 Жыл бұрын
Not sure why an offense would line up knowing LT was just a few feet away and he wasn’t going to stop. I’d call in sick!!
@anthonyfuentes1452 Жыл бұрын
As far as hardest hitters, my Rushmore is LT, Reggie White, Ray Lewis, and Dick Buktus, that’s pure power there!!!!
@youtubefreakyoutubefreak80712 жыл бұрын
🐐
@blueberrypie773 ай бұрын
4:28 I hit my head on the ceiling as I jumped out of my chair when that happened.
@clarencehairston7742 Жыл бұрын
Imagine a big ass craxk head chasing you down like that 😅
@josephhowell81582 ай бұрын
Or Andy Reid chasing you down while the QB holds a cheeseburger 🍔 😂
@johnsmith2221 Жыл бұрын
Greatest tecmo bowl player ever too!
@dukewilson14 Жыл бұрын
I think that title belongs to Bo Jackson.
@johnsmith2221 Жыл бұрын
@@dukewilson14 haha, maybe so
@YourlocalamazondelivererRichie Жыл бұрын
Lawrence Taylor is the best between ray lewis and Lawrence Taylor I would choose Lawrence Taylor but, they are both monsters!
@MrNaturalSez Жыл бұрын
Every time we see Joe Jacoby on KZbin... yup, there's Lawrence Taylor.
@YUHJKT3 ай бұрын
Imagine being a quarterback breaking out of the pocket in a scramble. You going full speed with confidence and suddenly you're being hit from behind by something going 30% faster than you are. You are hit so hard that you are lifted off the ground. It's kind of like being hit from behind by a Grizzly bear.
@christopher2399 Жыл бұрын
Her was coked up 90% of his career... And they really didn't test for steroids back then.
@curtist.strawder40049 ай бұрын
LT did say the one thing about what hates about today's NFL besides the rules favoring the offensive side of the ball and that is the QB's of today no longer fear the Defensive Backs and if he were to play in today's NFL he would found a way around the rules to kill the QB oh and ain't no way Tom Brady would've played into his 40's I would've retired him myself.
@clarknawrocki97182 жыл бұрын
Back before football player wore dresses
@johntedesco9834 Жыл бұрын
Just imagine prime LT playing today with the new nfl every qb would be IR from one good blind side to were there going to D3 walks ons
@donttrip57182 жыл бұрын
Micah is Micah no comparison both LT and Micah are dominant… stat wise Micah is looking better, however it’s different times, LT was VICIOUS….
@awiskey102 жыл бұрын
Best defense player in the history of the NFL not even close.
@donttrip57182 жыл бұрын
@@awiskey10 yup
@joemomma1091 Жыл бұрын
Awe man... no Joe Theisman footage?
@lpwienert7358 Жыл бұрын
Cocaine is a hell of a drug.
@__-ti2en Жыл бұрын
I use to pick LT on defense playing Techmobowl on Nintendo and you could sack the QB every play with ease just like he did in real life😂😂😂
@Adam-yx4hi Жыл бұрын
Coked up version!
@MalikShabazz00 Жыл бұрын
The only defensive player to get the MVP is nuts in itself
@dukewilson14 Жыл бұрын
Alan Page also won MVP in 1971 at defensive tackle.
@jamesprice6470 Жыл бұрын
Before refs called roughing the passer every play
@TheJTcreate2 жыл бұрын
THE DEMON!
@stroso832 жыл бұрын
Imagine what a waste LT would be in today's NFL. More than half those hits would probably be 15 yard penalties.
@dukewilson142 жыл бұрын
Yeah he would get fined more than James Harrison did lol.
@ianreed9571 Жыл бұрын
If LT got a hand on you, you were going down. There was no escape!😁
@CFish-N-Cars Жыл бұрын
Don’t drop me, I’m worth a million dollars
@SteveNewhouse11 ай бұрын
Roquan smith plays like lt
@RicahardFanelli6 ай бұрын
There's only one LT gmen forever 56
@JohnGhizoni6 ай бұрын
Yes Lawrence Taylor is the greatest
@markycash936810 ай бұрын
It was the crack lol
@davidgoodwin34089 ай бұрын
Crack power!! Lol
@xtg55822 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ loves you all ❤️
@pjchris2160 Жыл бұрын
Gillette award lol
@johnnymurphy44753 ай бұрын
That cocaine was good back in the 80’s
@tommywolmart2652 жыл бұрын
The only thing LT like crushing more than quarterbacks were lines of blow
@StudiofortheSoul Жыл бұрын
When are people going to let that shit go...he had a phase like so many gladiators and athletes in the 80s hes fucking 64 now. Today's politicians are more perverse but hardly anyone says anything
@aaropajari7058 Жыл бұрын
@@StudiofortheSoul Exactly. It's no good having that but he wasnt a public person preaching righteousness and controlling how others live.
@dominicalbright53172 жыл бұрын
How young Micah looking this season so far lol
@zacharydevan41072 жыл бұрын
CRACK!
@johnnybarnes21202 ай бұрын
Lawrence Taylor went from being the best linebacker ever to one of Donald Trump's flunkies. Damn shame
@jamesharden927611 ай бұрын
He was doing this while smoking crack
@gmanning48817 ай бұрын
''not applicable'' lol
@jakubjungle656 Жыл бұрын
It really is super important to remember that 80% of the league in LT's time were guys who didnt even train properly or have regimented schedules. They drank and smoked and didnt think twice about health, the receivers weren't fast the tight ends weren't big, hell even the average OFFENSIVE LINEMAN was like 260lbs so wtf??? most of the league was legitimately trash ao you throw in a slightly above average athlete with psychopathic tendencies then he will stand out.. despite LT not actually being worthy of his own ENTIRELY MADE UP LEGACY
@dukewilson14 Жыл бұрын
I definitely think LT lives up to his legacy. You don't win NFL MVP as a defensive player by accident. 8x First Team All Pro and 3x DPOY; he would be great in any era. I can't say with 100% certainty that he's the best defensive player ever, but he's on the short list.
@jakubjungle656 Жыл бұрын
@@dukewilson14 he was high on cocaine and crack...during the games. Nothing about him is special aside from the fact that he has raped women and children (plural), failed to maintain social or romantic relationships, abused drugs and law enforcement for decades, burned professional and personal bridges, and yet still somehow has people's respect...that's pretty special.
@dukewilson14 Жыл бұрын
@jakubjungle656 he's no role model off the field I 100% agree with, on the field he is a special player for sure.
@jetta5267 Жыл бұрын
Too bad he had a cocaine problem.
@thosearentpillows5638 Жыл бұрын
Super high on coke.
@doctorcrafts3 ай бұрын
Horrible editing
@vitocarbonara7770 Жыл бұрын
LT...I'm not sure if he reads the comments or watches the videos...(maybe not). My kid who is now 16 plays soccer in Italy for a very well known team in italy. I introduced him to LT videos as a motivator. LT wasn't 💯 he was a 1000% MF!!!