UNHINGED: Lawrence Taylor's Unforgettable Life and Career
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Lawrence Taylor is universally recognized as one of if not the greatest defensive player in NFL history, and his notorious off-field reputation has garnered just as much attention over the years. This video is meant as a reflection on what made LT so unique, for better or worse, as he changed the NFL forever.
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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.
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.
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.
And Theismann never blamed him; he understood that the man was doing his job.
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).
33 years later on the exact same day Alex Smith broke his leg . November 18
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
JPP's "It's over, Boy" to Mahomes was on the same level
@@gfys9724 nah
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.
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
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
@@garygermaine9150 cool story. Always has to be that one guy who wants to be a contrarian just to seem smart.
@@garygermaine9150 you are on drugs man, drugs… never talk football again.
@@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
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
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 !!!
@@robinrodriguez480 i'm sad it was before my time, I can'y believe he never od'ed tho
He is the reason left tackles are the biggest on the line and the reason they are the second highest paid on most teams
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
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.
@@psychokiller187 Bill's right
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
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".
Blitz: The League!
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.
I think they called him the "sand man"👀
The Sand Man put em all to sleep!
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
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.
You must not have seen Dick Butkus!
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.
He kept stealing all my moves
Could you rebuild packers without Rodgers plz
He was a versatile weapon...
Like he stole this video idea from KTO
Everybody should make a video about LT.
lol! you made coffee shoot out my nose!
Still pissed to this day we couldn't have a Blitz the League 3
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
@@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.
@@Jfraire99 i didn't think of that, that's a great point. That would be awesome
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.
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.
Imagine being so good as a defensive player that entire teams change up their offenses and protection schemes to stop you.
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
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.
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.
@L Train45 and WILDLY inaccurate
@L Train45 you sound so clownly it’s sad
@L Train45 cool because you a bezo🤡
@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.
nah both vick and malone are losers who never won shit, dont compare those bums to the greatness that is LT
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.
100 % agree with this
Damn i didnt know he ran a 4.53, thats insane for a man his size
TBH thought he was even faster than that. He always ran down RBs going on a sweep
@Joe Blow shit if you rundown Barry Sanders you definitely can move thats for sure
Wondering why he so desperately wanted to destroy everyone including himself, what was his youth like?
My guess was his eternal search for rush of power and the high..
Wow you'll never ever will find another defensive player of LT'S MAGNITUDE 🏈 the man was a genuine beast on the field 👹
Hurdle after hurdle LT pulled through. An icon for every Giants fan, player and staff member to this day.
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
LT was the best defensive player ever. An absolute animal that was also the smartest football mind on almost any field he played on.
I swear you and KTO don’t upload often but when you do it’s on the same exact day
That’s what I’m saying!!
Always a good day when STE uploads a video.
Ayeee let’s goooo another upload and another banger
Addiction is crazy and not ruins ur life but others at the same time. I know myself. I pray for him and his family
"The slightest mention of this man's off field activities is going to get this video demonetised..'' Bonafide legend.. 😂😂
The coughing killed me when that came up. Perfect timing.
yeah statutory rape hahaha what a ... legend?
@@GinkgoPete all ur favorite white heros did much worst
@@killaseason82 ???
@@GinkgoPete i said wtf i said
2:17 to skip ad
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.
I grew up in this madness..
It was so exciting to watch LT
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
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.
Can't imagine how all the nfc east qbs felt that time when they had to play the giants
There was a Linebacker who played for the Cowboys that had that same incredible athletic ability.He had fantastic speed and played out of control.The Cowboys actually had trick plays on kick returns to get him the ball.Later in his career,Don Shula took a interest in him,gave him a tryout,and overweight out of shape,ran back to back 4.6 40 times to make the Dolphins.But suffered a broken neck and retired for good.Bragged about smoking crack in the bathroom during the SB.His name was Thomas Henderson (hollywood)
LT 56 Big Blue legend, Great video edge!
That bit starting at roughly 9:30 was some of the most heartbreaking stuff you’ll ever hear about a substance ravaged athlete.
Verdis Quo by Daft Punk?
Now that is how you set the edge with your videos
L.T. , PRIMETIME & THE MINISTER OF DEFENSE.
🔥Best 3 defenders ever🔥
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.
"He made a quantum leap in linebacking! He revolutionized the game!" Coach Tony D'Amato (Any Given Sunday)
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......
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...
😎 Great doc! The ending music is perfect for the mood 💯
Never stop making these! I love these vids!
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
Ooh, I hear that Daft Punk remix. Love them like I love your content, man. Keep it up
gotta pay respect to the greats
Amen, brother
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.
Not before,Butkus started two years before Lanier.But yes,he was great. I remember watching him play when I was a kid.
HES BACK
missed you
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.
That music choice at 10:28 just hits.
Veridis Quo - Daft Punk
@@benjaminpilosov musical gods
@6:18 this is the mentality you want your linebackers to have
Taylor was the only player in NFL history that played every game in a snow storm........
This was so good man, salute
Theres literally only ONE man who was considered "The Next Lawrence Taylor." And that man was an edge rusher from Kansas City: #58 Derrick Thomas. He still holds the record of 7 sacks in one game. A record that NO ONE will ever break.
It was a honor meeting Lawrence Taylor in Vegas at planet Hollywood bar he was cool didn't get a pic but very quiet to himself
He ruled the NFL FROM 1981 TILL 1994
new STE baby
The beat line backer NFL history. No doubt. He was the best he had 10 sacks 1 game😱
The GOAT of defence
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. 👏
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.
I find it crazy how LT is still so revered by everyone after all the crazy and messed up shit he's done.
The hardcore drug addiction is a personal issue, not something worth not revering him for.
@@samsizer2919 well that and the rape 😬
The greatest defensive player of all time without a question
Great video!
one word to describe the great lawrence taylor- unstoppable.
A KTO and STE video in one day? I think I died and went to heaven
I love this man, issues aside. One of the only players that is absolutely loved by Bill Belichick
With the title unforgettable life you made me think he just passed away. Mini heart attack
Same, I literally went on google soon as i saw the title
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
Ken Stabler next? 👀
Nice too see my local news channel being featured on this video 0:28
Love you set the edge
BRO! You deserve your own Netflix series! This is some HQ shit.
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.
This was a fair doc but I think that's part of why he will always be my favorite Giant ever. Despite his heroics on the field he WAS flawed. As we all are.
Best performance by a football player in a movie for Any Given Sunday.
I wish I was old enough to see him do his thing. So many of the players I looked up to as a kid idolized this man.
I dig the Daft Punk in the background.
Probably my favorite FB player ever!
My favorite player
Props to the HOGS and Joe Gibbs, won them superbowls while having to face this menace twice a year.
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.
Lawrence Taylor hands down a great. You can build any team around him and win. Hands down the greatest NFL player of all time.
Best linebacker ever. No comparison.
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
@@garygermaine9150 agree to disagree pal
Lmao that last clip killed me 😸💨💨💨💯
Incredible player, changed the game! Also great work and great content.
Woah now we're talking about Lawrence Taylor
Few people have changed the sport so much, this is a nice summary & swansong. Also, it makes "The Waterboy" even better. Thanx M8 ;o)-
Interviewer: "Mr Taylor, how much crack did you smoke during your playing career?"
Mr Taylor: "ALL OF IT!!!"
man, your title had me thinking he died.
Love ur vids man!
How the hell does going through an ounce and day dreaming about smoking crack doesNOT effect your play
I love how he sampled a kendrick lamar song off his debut album in the ad
Before the video started, I knew the waterboy part would be added. 😂
Man this guy was cracked, literally.
12 free meals from u but 14 free meals from tv commercials lmao
Damn, when Daft Punk's 'Veridus Quo' track kicked in at 10:18, shit immediately got real.
Welcome back!
Hollywood Henderson was Lawrence Taylor before Lawrence Taylor
definitely got something there, but still even less than connie hawkins was julius before julius
Remember him saying in waterboy "and that reminds me kids don't smoke Crack".lol