Abdul Carter's Jersey Number Controversy with the New York Giants

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Abdul Carter, a highly touted edge rusher out of Penn State, requested to wear Lawrence Taylor's retired No. 56 jersey for the New York Giants but was denied. Phil Simms offered his retired No. 11 instead, but Simms' family outvoted him, leading Carter to joke about wearing just his last name on his jersey.

Key Points

  • Abdul Carter requested to wear Lawrence Taylor's retired No. 56 jersey, which was denied.
  • Phil Simms offered his retired No. 11, but his family outvoted him, preventing Carter from wearing it.
  • Carter joked about wearing just his last name on the jersey due to the rejection of retired numbers.

Pros

  • Abdul Carter's desire to wear a retired jersey number shows respect for the Giants' history.

Cons

  • The controversy over jersey numbers can lead to distractions and tensions within the team.