When the Giants used their No. 3 overall pick on Abdul Carter, they did so with the hope that he become a franchise legend. Carter's dominance at Penn State, with a unique blend of burst, power, and versatility,

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

Carter wore No. 11 during his playing days with the Nittany Lions, but that number has been retired by the Giants for their former Super Bowl-winning QB, Phil Simms. After the draft, Carter was clearly seeking to get the O.K. from Lawrence Taylor to wear No. 56, which is retired for LT. That will also not be happening.