ABDUL Carter has admitted he has “nothing but respect” for Lawrence Taylor, despite the New York Giants legend denying his request to wear No56.
Carter, 21, was taken third overall by the Giants in last Thursday’s NFL Draft.
ReutersAbdul Carter has been drafted by the New York Giants[/caption] GettyCarter, 21, wore No11 at Penn State[/caption] GettyLawrence Taylor famously wore No56[/caption]Upon arriving in New York, the linebacker made enquiries over potentially wearing Taylor’s retired No56 jersey.
Taylor, now 66, won two Super Bowls and was named league MVP during his 13-year run with the Giants.
With LT regarded as arguably the greatest defensive player of all time, Carter hoped to emulate him by taking his No56.
Taylor, however, has rejected Carter’s request, insisting in conversation with ESPN that the Giants new boy must “make his own mark”.
Carter has taken the rejection well.
Writing on social media, the former Penn State star wrote, “The worst thing he could say was NO!!
“My stance don’t change, LT is the (goat emoji). Nothing but respect…
“This just gonna make me work even harder!! I love it.”
On his Nightcap show, Shannon Sharpe likened Carter’s request to a Chicago Bulls rookie asking for Michael Jordan‘s long-retired No23 jersey.
Responding to the clip, Carter wrote on X referencing the prestigious jersey he donned at Penn State, “I wore #11!!! I have filled BIG SHOES before… If you know football yk who also wore the ST1X.
“It’s not about the number, it’s about the player! The number just legacy, its iconic, something cool!
“Look at the LEGACY of ST1X . I came to PSU and not only lived up to that number, but made it even more legendary.
“That’s how I see it. I shot, if he says no, cool, you miss 100 per cent of the shots you don’t take.
“But I spoke to LT on the phone yesterday! Chill dude. Dope speaking to the goat.
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“And know for certain, 56 or not I will build my own legacy.”
Carter’s phone conversation with Taylor was facilitated by their respective agents.
On what was said, Taylor told ESPN, “He has to be the player that he is. He can’t be another Lawrence Taylor. Well, he may be better than a Lawrence Taylor, who knows. But he has to make his mark. It’s up to him.”
The Giants icon then continued, “And I’m hoping that he’s not thinking that, ‘Oh, I got shot down by LT.’
“No, it isn’t like that, man. It’s, ‘Hey, I’m with you!’ I mean, I’m the guy that it takes two.
“I’m going to be two steps behind you and make sure you don’t fall.”
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