When the Giants used their No. 3 overall pick on Abdul Carter, they did so with the hope that he become a franchise legend. Carter's dominance at Penn State, with a unique blend of burst, power, and versatility,

During an interview with the New York Post, the Pro Football Hall of Famer made it clear that he would NOT be giving Carter permission to wear No. 56. "I know he would love to wear that number, but hey, I think it's retired," Taylor said. The two-time Super Bowl winner then offered some terse advice to Carter.

Lawrence Taylor is one of the greatest linebackers to ever play the game, having amassed 132.5 sacks — 139 if you include the playoffs — over the course of a 13-year career that was played entirely in New York with the Giants.