UNHINGED: Lawrence Taylor's Unforgettable Life and Career

[@dcbandnerd]

One of the things that always gets me about the infamous Theismann's leg play isn't the tackle itself but the way LT reacted when he realized what had happened. This man, who gleefully spread wanton destruction on quarterbacks, seemed genuinely frightened at what he had done and was the first to call for a medic - hands over his head in terror.

[@Bruinsbigestbear]

To this day he can't look at the play. He still feels awful about it even though Theismann doesn't blame LT. It was a freak play, and LT was just doing his job.

[@gluserty]

Bill Parcells said something to the effect that Lawrence had a heart in there, so something like the Theismann play greatly disturbed him. Like what Wellington Mara said about L.T.: "L.T.'s no saint, not a lot of us are". What Harry Carson said about L.T.'s drug problem: "Lawrence has a problem. If he can't overcome it, then it's a problem bigger than him". Legendary player that changed the game and a pleasure to watch (I like the guy in general), but as the video stated, he paid a price for the way that he's wired.

[@bigk8210]

And Theismann never blamed him; he understood that the man was doing his job.

[@pval5601]

I think he genuinely wanted to hurt the opponent, but as genuinely, didn't want to injure them. The problem being that when you the first on such a consistent basis, you most probably end up doing the second..But in the era he played, that was pretty much accepted wisdom for defensive players all across the field that trying to hurt the opposition was the name of game (Cf Ronnie Lotts).

[@mafia_dave32]

33 years later on the exact same day Alex Smith broke his leg . November 18

[@Matthew-gz4oh]

I was not a Giants fan, but if you love football you cannot help and appreciate what you are seeing. it's like watching Barry Sanders, M.J. and a few others, as they just look and play different.

[@jameshayes9849]

GOAT! Period! And thats that!!!

[@marcusdemetrius1446]

I still remember the unfair advantage to taking him in temco bowl. forced fumbles, running down players and even blocking extra points!

[@defensivetackle1]

My question is what was he doing up until the 11th grade? 😳

[@Teli209]

GOAT

[@Sonia-bj5vb]

Spend your money among different assert categories like Bitcoin and stock, then further allocate those funds within each category....

[@helenhatchett557]

I invested in both gold and crypto. but crypto is more profitable...

[@mathewsbanda8291]

Investing in cryptocurrency is one of the best chance of making money ....

[@miramaustin9334]

Stocks are good, crypto is better.

[@bobby-pt4xi]

I wanted to trade crypto but got confused by the fluctuations in price .

[@mariopaolo93]

@@bobby-pt4xi That won't bother you if you trade with a professional like Mr Nicholas howard.

[@antonioriversrivers7925]

A man must rehab himself because if you can say yes to the drugs and it may not be easy but you can say no to the drugs you just have too.

[@srivatsavyaddanapudi7772]

That one line "son you gotta do better than that" coldest shit ever said bar none. Btw that intro card is better than anything ESPN can put together

[@gfys9724]

JPP's "It's over, Boy" to Mahomes was on the same level

[@marcusredd4229]

@@gfys9724 nah

[@Tsukiko.97]

I knew who LT is, I just never knew what he did in detail. Can't believe they introduced a two TE/ HB scheme bc of one man. Great break down STE

[@robinrodriguez480]

Oh my god i feel sorry for anyone who didn't get a chance to see him play !! he was definitely a one in million player !!!

[@slps8099]

@@robinrodriguez480 i'm sad it was before my time, I can'y believe he never od'ed tho

[@dowtontaylor1939]

He is the reason left tackles are the biggest on the line and the reason they are the second highest paid on most teams

[@david.tousignant20]

The best linebacker I've ever seen. Some offensive coordinators were changing their whole game plan when they were playing the Giants... tells you a lot about LT.

[@chrischilders6239]

He wasn't just best linebacker, I think he's the best football player I've saw! Dion took half the field away but LT controlled the whole field

[@garygermaine9150]

Actually he was not a great linebacker.he was a small down lineman .he was fast but he wasn't even best linebacker on those giant teams

[@gregpenismith1248]

@@garygermaine9150 cool story. Always has to be that one guy who wants to be a contrarian just to seem smart.

[@TheBigBU]

@@garygermaine9150 you are on drugs man, drugs… never talk football again.

[@garygermaine9150]

@@TheBigBU apparently you never watched him play linebacker.you got sucked into the Lawrence Taylor worshipping.giants linebacker coach during g Taylor's time admitted he was worst cover tight end on that team.he primarily was a rush the passes linebacker.he could not back pedal.he was actually a small down lineman

[@warlordofbritannia]

Apparently, LT was one of Bill Belichick's all-time favorites I mean, an all-time great who worked hard but also had notorious off-field issues? He's basically Bill's first

[@psychokiller187]

To this day Bill says LT is best football player he's ever seen, this is coming from a Pats fan, dude was a total savage.

[@southsider3542]

@@psychokiller187 Bill's right

[@sargondp69]

4:10 Yes, it did affect his play. (You are taking the word of an addict in a 60 mins interview ...). Those of us watching football back then saw it week to week. He was inconsistent, esp in the middle of his career (he mentions this himself). He was also on cok in some of his better games and hungover in some of his worse games.

[@jessyfretz5800]

He had a twin brother named Quentin Sands, played in The League in the 2000's for the New York Nightmare. It was noted for no penalties, even for WWE finishers on QBs, and unique "drug testing policy".

[@jackn.1120]

Blitz: The League!

[@targettoad691]

The fact that even over 10 years after his retirement, the name "LT" was big enough for not one, but two licensed games with hd graphics (xbox360) just shows how staggering he was.

[@Aka_GodSpeed]

I think they called him the "sand man"👀

[@williamfryman4360]

The Sand Man put em all to sleep!

[@okaytoaster96]

But every day I tell my story, and be comfortable with my story and be comfortable with what I've done, and what I did, and how I am today, it lessens the likelihood it will ever happen. - Lawrence Taylor

[@Bengal]

He kept stealing all my moves

[@logangilbertson3157]

Could you rebuild packers without Rodgers plz

[@sircartier1436]

He was a versatile weapon...

[@chrissystone8537]

Like he stole this video idea from KTO

[@Mdrobile]

Everybody should make a video about LT.

[@widehotep9257]

lol! you made coffee shoot out my nose!

[@joshuasatterwhite9520]

It’s crazy because LT was so impactful a whole new scheme was created to combat him, and my high school team uses that scheme double tights right now, 30-40 years after it’s inception

[@zerohero3419]

It's exactly like Michael Vick, you don't have to like the guy as a person, but you have to respect what he was able to do on the field.

[@grantmartin4773]

@L Train45 and WILDLY inaccurate

[@realpoorman3154]

@L Train45 you sound so clownly it’s sad

[@realpoorman3154]

@L Train45 cool because you a bezo🤡

[@zerohero3419]

@Curtis Davies The comment I made was not about disregarding the disgusting crimes he committed. It was me simply stating that although he wasn't necessarily a good human, he was an incredible football player. It's ridiculous that from my comment, you think I was turning a blind eye to the crimes he committed.

[@holocade4908]

nah both vick and malone are losers who never won shit, dont compare those bums to the greatness that is LT

[@Caboooo]

Still pissed to this day we couldn't have a Blitz the League 3

[@siltstridersftw]

The reason why we don't have one is because Warner Bros bought Midway in 2010. It's a darn shame because I have both games and enjoy them because they're so much fun to play

[@Jfraire99]

@@siltstridersftw All they need to do is let Netherrealm studios make it. Can you imagine injuries on the same engine as Mortal Kombat's fatal blows? Plus it'd only make sense for them to do it since they took over Mortal Kombat since both were created the Midway.

[@siltstridersftw]

@@Jfraire99 i didn't think of that, that's a great point. That would be awesome

[@thijsvanmourik4009]

Wondering why he so desperately wanted to destroy everyone including himself, what was his youth like?

[@ronj3819]

My guess was his eternal search for rush of power and the high..

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Imagine being so good as a defensive player that entire teams change up their offenses and protection schemes to stop you.

[@alex.k3166]

imagine being so good that u can be fucked up off crack the entire day be able to perform on the field draw up and describe plays and still be way more over powered and dominate than anyone else in history

[@JamesSavik]

LT was the only linebacker I've ever seen that could completely dominate a game. He single-handedly beat up the Atlanta Falcons in 1984. The Falcons were 3-3 at the time and were expected to improve. After LT beat them down, they didn't win again until week 16.

[@waynemiles7027]

You must not have seen Dick Butkus!

[@TheAlfrulz]

12:30 - I've always felt the same way with that statement that we'll never see another LT because it just wouldn't fly in today's society. I always thought LB Aldon Smith of the 49'ers was similar when he entered the league, but today's media coverage exposed him sooner. I think if left unchecked, Aldon would've had similar on the field dominance like LT. But also the same destructive nature off of it.

[@troysmith6190]

100 % agree with this

[@robertlake9009]

I own a lot of football jerseys, but the one that gets the most compliments whenever i wear it is my LT jersey. LT may be the very best OLB of all time. As far as an edge rushing OLB there is nobody else even close.

[@Ko-kf6lc]

Damn i didnt know he ran a 4.53, thats insane for a man his size

[@afilleduptaco]

TBH thought he was even faster than that. He always ran down RBs going on a sweep

[@Ko-kf6lc]

@Joe Blow shit if you rundown Barry Sanders you definitely can move thats for sure

[@jacktorrance2633]

Years later, I still wonder how incredible it would have been if my Saints selected Taylor instead of Rogers.Later in the same draft New Orleans selected Rickey Jackson, a six time pro bowl player(I'm certain he would've made the trip a couple more times if he played in a bigger market at that time)with 128 sacks in his own right.Can you imagine those two on either side of the defense with Vaughn Johnson and Sam Mills in the middle? I can, it looks good.

[@danielcorrea1905]

I swear you and KTO don’t upload often but when you do it’s on the same exact day

[@nicholasheuser3606]

That’s what I’m saying!!

[@leocapoccia9073]

Got an opportunity of a lifetime after the 85 season. The Giants along with LT played a charity donkey basketball game in Rome, NY. I owned a restaurant they booked for a private party after the game. Partner and I took LT out for some local clubbing. It was a night I’ll never forget. He was just as cool, polite, and unpretentious as anyone I’ve known. Best part was nobody knew who he was, without the #56 uniform, he was just one of the boys!!! Great respect, best Giant to ever lace them up.

[@MagicalBread]

Bruh, KTO and Set the Edge uploading on the same day. Awesome! Two channels that are the epitome of “quality over quantity”. Nice video my dude.

[@richboyprado]

Smoking an ounce a day?! And the dude stayed built like a bull. The 80’s were another time man my god, this dude built different haha

[@EzPzLemnSqueezy]

2:17 to skip ad

[@RandomRay1]

Can't imagine how all the nfc east qbs felt that time when they had to play the giants

[@paulpatinaiv4012]

Ken Stabler next? 👀

[@ceverett68]

absolute legend. on and off the field. I'm not trying to glorify his off field actions but damn he could still play. I miss 80s football. a lot

[@billyz5088]

​The Theismann leg incident was gruesome - LT always seemed to save his best for going up against Washington - but just think about how bad it looked on TV on replays - then think how bad it must have been for anyone seeing his freshly compound fractured leg up close like that - it had to be stomach-churning. Just seeing it on TV I knew Theismann's career was over.

[@milojanis4901]

Taylor was the only player in NFL history that played every game in a snow storm........

[@xdlmao42]

With the title unforgettable life you made me think he just passed away. Mini heart attack

[@ForelliBoy]

Same, I literally went on google soon as i saw the title

[@vinsanity982]

@6:18 this is the mentality you want your linebackers to have

[@jesusshuttlesworth4101]

How the hell does going through an ounce and day dreaming about smoking crack doesNOT effect your play

[@nygiants440]

Hi

[@Findfeisal]

"The slightest mention of this man's off field activities is going to get this video demonetised..'' Bonafide legend.. 😂😂

[@DaleRojoDecaf]

The coughing killed me when that came up. Perfect timing.

[@GinkgoPete]

yeah statutory rape hahaha what a ... legend?

[@killaseason82]

@@GinkgoPete all ur favorite white heros did much worst

[@GinkgoPete]

@@killaseason82 ???

[@killaseason82]

@@GinkgoPete i said wtf i said

[@kamerad-dog]

Hurdle after hurdle LT pulled through. An icon for every Giants fan, player and staff member to this day.

[@shawnsabharwal2214]

scariest player, ever.... due to him being frickin NUTZ!

[@williampurvis2887]

Wow I had no idea that LT went through all these issues. That’s the problem with today’s NFL they don’t say the bad so we can learn better from it they just choose the good. Pretty cowardly if you ask me

[@gilbertwashington8685]

Wow you'll never ever will find another defensive player of LT'S MAGNITUDE 🏈 the man was a genuine beast on the field 👹

[@rodolfomagdaleno1663]

L.T. , PRIMETIME & THE MINISTER OF DEFENSE. 🔥Best 3 defenders ever🔥

[@fosilrelicyt5448]

Ayeee let’s goooo another upload and another banger

[@Jon-xb9kb]

Verdis Quo by Daft Punk? Now that is how you set the edge with your videos

[@SuperDarkMario]

Always a good day when STE uploads a video.

[@ZJ-ne9kn]

I love getting lost in youtube its why i subscribe to so many different channels cause i get recommended so many documentary style stuff and i learn stuff and hear stories and go wtf

[@kevinso187]

My favorite player

[@cmd31220]

LT was the best defensive player ever. An absolute animal that was also the smartest football mind on almost any field he played on.

[@jacobball8422]

He is beloved in NY and we all know he is not a perfect hero. Giants fans like myself will always embrace him no matter what. I also struggled with addiction so I'm biased I guess. He'll always be the most dominant football player I've ever seen

[@reliablethreat23]

"He made a quantum leap in linebacking! He revolutionized the game!" Coach Tony D'Amato (Any Given Sunday)

[@howardhamlin1348]

HES BACK

[@SetTheEdge]

missed you

[@redpepperdave]

LT 56 Big Blue legend, Great video edge!

[@pranavsambamurti7746]

The greatest Football player who ever stepped on a Gridiron. Anyone who saw him play, played with him and played against him will tell you that......

[@tri-tri-again]

man, your title had me thinking he died.

[@shanedaviau5976]

Remember him saying in waterboy "and that reminds me kids don't smoke Crack".lol

[@bigjohnsbreakfastlog5819]

10:55 Congratulations, L.T.! You main evented what many people consider the worst, or at least one of the worst, WrestleManias in history in the worst year of the WWF's existence. But, did you know he actually appeared on a WCW live event before the 1991 NFC Championship? His post-football career was just a series of unfortunate events.

[@TV-vz7rf]

Daft punk background music. Verdis quo!

[@GIBBO4182]

The GOAT of defence

[@EJD339]

It makes me wonder if he didn’t do drugs how much better he would have been (if that would have even made a difference)

[@shifty1927]

Props to the HOGS and Joe Gibbs, won them superbowls while having to face this menace twice a year.

[@ryanharrahill3302]

While also dealing with some good Cowboys teams in the early 80's and some brutal eagles teams in the late 80's early 90's. The NFC East was a meat grinder of a division back then.

[@sjbrooksy45]

Probably my favorite FB player ever!

[@sleepful1917]

holy fuck 41 beers that's incredible

[@swallowme535]

The most successful example of a coke fiend I have ever seen

[@joshuasatterwhite9520]

Ayooooo 💀💀💀

[@Tsukiko.97]

I'm not that bad too

[@swallowme535]

@@Tsukiko.97 maybe not but you aint ruining Joe Theismann’s life

[@gfys9724]

Go watch Wolf of Wall Street

[@RandomRabbit007]

Lmao

[@ronj3819]

I grew up in this madness.. It was so exciting to watch LT

[@Gogettor]

I love this man, issues aside. One of the only players that is absolutely loved by Bill Belichick

[@nedisahonkey]

Wtf are "spiced chick peoples" my guy really called chickpeas "chick people's" 😂

[@jpmnky]

That bit starting at roughly 9:30 was some of the most heartbreaking stuff you’ll ever hear about a substance ravaged athlete.

[@ZombieslayRJacob]

His voice was in NFL blitz the league

[@BillyBob-jb3yy]

We need a player like that back on giants

[@vprince9907]

Yeah LT definitely set that bar that hasn't been undone yet by any of the great talent which came into league at his skill position played....the man was a straight beast on football field...

[@kennycai8695]

I really recommend watching the Linebackers roundtable video that the NFL produced for its 100th anniversary. Besides seeing the best linebackers discussing about their playing careers, there was also a heart to heart moment with Lawrence Taylor and Harry Carson (teammate with LT on the Giants, and Carson was a LB too). You want to see both sides of Lawrence Taylor, watch it.

[@ravingasian3000]

I dig the Daft Punk in the background.

[@andrewoolman]

Hollywood Henderson was Lawrence Taylor before Lawrence Taylor

[@herecomesforego1787]

definitely got something there, but still even less than connie hawkins was julius before julius

[@Gzimkodra]

The beat line backer NFL history. No doubt. He was the best he had 10 sacks 1 game😱

[@ral3514]

I read his book the type font is the equivalent of a third grader with a crayon

[@fobbitoperator3620]

Interviewer: "Mr Taylor, how much crack did you smoke during your playing career?" Mr Taylor: "ALL OF IT!!!"

[@vibes3360]

Get him on Mike Tysons podcast

[@mcfrisko834]

😎 Great doc! The ending music is perfect for the mood 💯

[@bamsdizzle]

Addiction is crazy and not ruins ur life but others at the same time. I know myself. I pray for him and his family

[@KiloOne]

Ooh, I hear that Daft Punk remix. Love them like I love your content, man. Keep it up

[@SetTheEdge]

gotta pay respect to the greats

[@KiloOne]

Amen, brother

[@ir5682]

Best linebacker ever. No comparison.

[@garygermaine9150]

Andrew tippett was better than taylor.tippet played strong side linebacker a much tougher position than small down lineman which Taylor's actualy played.he couldn't cover a tight end.coaches new that

[@ir5682]

@@garygermaine9150 agree to disagree pal

[@fallout3fanboy1]

That music choice at 10:28 just hits.

[@benjaminpilosov]

Veridis Quo - Daft Punk

[@neubiineubii2931]

@@benjaminpilosov musical gods

[@clightning9703]

Cocaine is a helluva a drug

[@eZaFJDUBB]

people forget how good carl banks was for the G men

[@julianbell9161]

Constant hall of fame snub. He was on the 80s all decade team

[@eZaFJDUBB]

@@julianbell9161 yup, i think him and sterling sharpe should both be in the HOF, especially when you consider some of the guys who got in

[@eZaFJDUBB]

@@julianbell9161 was good on the browns too when he was old

[@jarquavisbissletoeiii7158]

Insane on the field terrible off the field

[@Sekou-yr2rr]

Was that Adam Sandler?

[@hydradominatus3641]

6:08 Whoah! Is that Jim Ross?

[@eliyahuzidele721]

The greatest defensive player of all time without a question

[@daleburkett4141]

Lonnie had a reputation to uphold in NY. That wasn't the same guy in High School. He had a wonderful family. And a tight circle of friends.

[@markmiranda9461]

One word to describe LT: Crack (induced rage).

[@greghayes8689]

Would have liked to see LTs childhood etc

[@phild6485]

A genius on the field never mind the big blue wrecking crew, this guy was a one man wrecking crew!! Never seen a more dominant force than him in nearly 30 years since his retirement probably never will that's how great he is. Thank you New Orleans for selecting George Rogers at no 1 🙏. So pleased that the Giants retired no 56 a true honour to a true iconic player. 👏

[@robinrodriguez480]

Great video !!!👍👍you know what though i don't care how much crack he smoked or what he did !!! he was still the BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER EVER !!!! he changed your game plans !!!

[@jasongaudet3026]

Best performance by a football player in a movie for Any Given Sunday.

[@iii-ei5cv]

Nothing LT did ruined his legacy for me I feel for the man and his demons. But he gave everything to his sport, his craft. I wish the man took better care of himself off the field for his own sake and that's it

[@byrongammonbyrongammon9937]

Amen.

[@antonioriversrivers7925]

Willie Lanier was a middle linebacker and played in the first Superbowl before Dick Butkus and Jack Lambert and he gets my mentions as one of the greatest middle linebackers of the Kansas City Chiefs.

[@jacktorrance2633]

Not before,Butkus started two years before Lanier.But yes,he was great. I remember watching him play when I was a kid.