Abdul Carter, the third overall pick in this year\u2019s NFL Draft, joins a historic line of pass-rushers in New York. The Penn State product has a chance to go down as the next great Giants defensive end alongside Michael Strahan and Lawrence Taylor. But Carter appeared to take that lineage a little too seriously this month when he reportedly made a play to wear Taylor\u2019s No. 56\u2014a number retired by the franchise.<\/p>\n
Carter was turned down by Taylor and, later, legendary quarterback Phil Simms. That all came as Carter gets set to make his debut at MetLife Stadium this fall.<\/p>\n
Many around the NFL were turned off by Carter\u2019s request, but Monday on\u00a0The Herd<\/a>, FS1\u2019s Colin Cowherd absolutely shredded the 21-year-old for misreading the room, comparing it to a Yankees\u2019 prospect asking for Derek Jeter\u2019s number.<\/p>\n \u201cThat is so ridiculous. That is like going to the Yankees and saying, \u2018Can I wear No. 2?’\u201d Cowherd said. \u201cYou don\u2019t ask for Lawrence Taylor\u2019s jersey.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYoung people, row your own boat, create your legacy, don\u2019t be asking for retired guys\u2019 jerseys. \u2026 Just asking is a lack of self-awareness.\u201d<\/p>\n Colin Cowherd with an all-time rant on Abdul Carter requesting to wear Lawrence Taylor\u2019s #56 in NY pic.twitter.com\/iGxg1GucML<\/a><\/p>\n