Newsday · Aug 17, 2019
Ryan Connelly making a strong impression as inside linebacker with Giants
Giants inside linebacker Ryan Connelly signals a formation change during the first half against the Bears on Friday night. 2019. Photo Credit: Daniel De MatoRyan Connelly was looking at his teammates in the huddle and they were looking back at him and no one was saying anything and the whole thing was awkward. That’s when the rookie middle linebacker who was supposed to be communicating the play realized what was going on in the silence.
That voice of the defensive coordinator coming into his helmet from the sideline?
“I just assumed everyone else could hear him, too,” Connelly said.
