Ed McCaffrey recalls intense Lawrence Taylor incident from Giants career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Ed McCaffrey recently shared a story about his time with the New York Giants, specifically recalling an incident with Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor. During a 1992 practice, Taylor head-slapped first-round pick Derek Brown, breaking his facemask and causing injury. McCaffrey expressed his shock, stating he thought Taylor might be 'crazy for real.' This anecdote was shared on Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay podcast, highlighting the fierce reputation Taylor had among teammates and opponents alike.
- •Ed McCaffrey played with the Giants from 1991 to 1993.
- •The incident with Derek Brown occurred during a 1992 practice session.
- •McCaffrey described Taylor's behavior as potentially 'crazy for real.'
- •The story was shared on Shannon Sharpe's podcast Club Shay Shay.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ed McCaffrey shares wild Lawrence Taylor story: 'Might be for real crazy'
"Ed McCaffrey recalls his introduction to New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor.
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