NFL Team For The Ages: Lawrence Taylor, Outside Linebcker

Posted Jul 8, 2018
Lawrence Taylor redefined the OLB position, turning it into a devastating staging point for bringing pass-rush pressure and tormenting quarterbacks. In his first six seasons, Taylor was the defensive player of the year three times, became the first defensive player ever selected unanimously as MVP, played on a Super Bowl winner and was named first-team All-Pro in each season. (Pro Football Weekly)

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