The Giants rookie pass-rusher recently struck out in his attempts to bring either Lawrence Taylor's No. 56 or Phil Simms' No. 11 jerseys out of retirement.

New York Giants draft pick Abdul Carter was blasted by Mike Francesa for asking to wear Lawrence Taylor's number.

Lawrence Taylor told Abdul Carter, "No." Phil Simms told Abdul Carter, "No." But now it appears that it's Carter who may have the last laugh when it comes