Bill Belichick names Giants great that was the 'one exception' to his rookie rule

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For the first time in a long time, veteran NFL head coach Bill Belichick will be observing the draft from the sidelines, or rather, the broadcast booth. 

On Wednesday, former NFL kicker Pat McCafee announced on "The Pat McAfee Show" that the former longtime New England Patriots coach would co-host their draft special airing next week on ESPN+. 

Belichick, who famously served as both coach and general manager, gave viewers on Wednesday an insight into what his commentary in Detroit will look like. 

New York Giants Harry Carson, #53, Lawrence Taylor, #56, and defensive coach Bill Belichick, center, celebrate their victory with a water bucket during a game against the San Francisco 49ers in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Jan. 4, 1987.  (Photo by Jerry Wachter/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

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Discussing how he would grade draft picks, Belichick explained that in his experience, he judged whether a player would be considered a bust or not within one to two years into their NFL career.  

"Brady didn’t play his rookie year," he said. "You judge Tom Brady after his first year and you have literally nothing. You’re talking about the greatest player that’s ever played." 

However, Belichick did have one exception – New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor. 

Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor attends a game between the New York Giants and the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 3, 2014 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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"Lawrence Taylor was a different story. Lawrence