Abdul Carter gave it a shot, figuring he had nothing to lose. Sure, Lawrence Taylor's No. 56 is retired by the New York Giants and is one of the most revered jersey numbers in franchise history. Taylor heard of Carter's request and,

Lawrence Taylor wants newly drafted Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter to create his own legacy, one that won't include wearing the No. 56 that Taylor made famous during his legendary career.

Taylor's No. 56 has indeed been retired by the Giants, so Carter will need to find another number for etching his legacy in the Big Apple. It's more than fair for Taylor to decline any request to share his No. 56.