Bill Belichick reveals how NFL legend Lawrence Taylor could read plays by how scared opponents were of him
Bill Belichick discussed the unique instincts of NFL legend Lawrence Taylor during a recent interview. He explained that Taylor could read plays based on the nervousness of opposing players before the snap. This ability to gauge the situation made Taylor one of the most formidable defensive players in NFL history.
- ▪Bill Belichick praised Lawrence Taylor's instincts and ability to read plays.
- ▪Taylor could determine who would block him by observing the nervousness of opponents.
- ▪Belichick noted that if a quarterback was nervous, it indicated a passing play.
- ▪Taylor was drafted by the New York Giants in 1981, where Belichick was an assistant coach.
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NFL Bill Belichick reveals how NFL legend Lawrence Taylor could read plays by how scared opponents were of him Belichick said Taylor would know who was blocking him based on how nervous they were before the snap By Scott Thompson Fox News Published May 20, 2026 6:19am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Bill Belichick addresses Hall of Fame snub that sparked widespread shock Legendary Patriots coach Bill Belichick addresses the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s decision to exclude him on ‘Hang Out with Sean Hannity.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Lawrence Taylor is regarded by many as the best defensive player to ever play in the NFL, including one of his former coaches with the New York Giants: Bill Belichick.
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