The greatest player to ever play defense in the NFL is arguably former New York Giants OLB Lawrence Taylor. The best defensive player in the NFL right now is arguably Pittsburgh Steelers OLB T.J. Watt. Both players were able to have huge impacts on games and could single-handedly change an outcome.
On the ManningCast broadcast during the Steelers-Giants Monday Night Football Game, Taylor gave his respects to Watt, comparing their styles of play.
“He’s strong,” Taylor said. “I like the way he uses his hands. Just like I used to do. I love the way he uses his hands, get the blocker off him and always in the right position.