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Lawrence Taylor's participation in The Blind Side contributed to building the plot of the movie. Even if he isn't a real character in Michael Oher's story. Lawrence Taylor was a left tackle with tremendous stature and agility. He altered how the game of football is played and how coaches game plan for opponents.
The horrific injury Joe Theismann suffered in a 1985 game against the New York Giants is one example of the book's blatant symbolism.
Legendary New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor tackled Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann during a game on November 18, 1985, Theismann suffered a gruesome leg injury and had to be lifted off the field by the medical staff. It was the last NFL game he ever played.
Theismann described the pain caused by the injury during an interview with The New York Times in 2005.
"The pain was unbelievable, it snapped like a breadstick. It sounded like two muzzled gunshots off my left shoulder. Pow, pow!"
Joe Theismann's storied injury serves as a metaphor for the evolution of football during the 1980s and 1990s. Following the incident, General Managers realized that they had to spend more money on left tackles. Teams prioritized linemen who could effectively guard the quarterback's blindsides. Properly protecting the quarterback would prevent another Theismann situation from happening again.
Is The Blind Side a good Portrayal of Michael Oher's life?
Everyone enjoys an inspirational tale, particularly one with a hero who overcomes adversity to accomplish great things. The Blind Side is a classic case of this.
The movie tells the story of Michael Oher, an abandoned child from a poor neighborhood who was fostered by an affluent family named the Tuohys. By living with them, he realizes his academic potential and abilities as an offensive lineman.
The Blind Side was a massive hit in theaters. But the real Michael Oher thought the movie inaccurately depicted him and his story.
He thought the character who appeared in the film was calm, quiet, and subdued. In reality, Michael Oher has a more fun and sociable personality.
Furthermore, the film overlooked all of the time and effort that Oher put into training for football. Oher's story was reduced and toned down in the Hollywood adaptation to make it more palatable for the general audience.
The movie did get one thing correct: Oher gradually warmed up to the Tuohys. He still views them as his family to this day.
