Lawrence Taylor – New York Giants
Meet a player with a list of achievements that could fill a book. This formidable outside linebacker boasts not one but two Super Bowl championships, and he’s been crowned MVP and Defensive Player of the Year on three separate occasions. His ten Pro Bowl selections speak volumes about his exceptional talent. When you assess his accomplishments and undeniable skills, it becomes crystal clear that he is a deserving candidate for enshrinement in the revered Halls of Canton.
However, when you dive a little deeper into the kind of man and player he was back when he was a football star, you might feel a little differently. Sure, his accolades are great, but he admitted on many occasions his use of illicit substances, even whilst on the field, which resulted in his suspension. He is now even considered to be a sex offender after an incident in 2010. Is this the kind of person people want to see in the Hall of Fame?