Earlier than deciding to signal with the New York Giants, quarterback Russell Wilson reached out to one among his former teammates, tight finish Chris Manhertz.
Wilson needed to grasp what the Giants had been all about, and after one full season with the workforce, Mahertz had a strong understanding of the comings and goings.
“I type of noticed it taking place,” Manhertz instructed the Denver Gazette. “I (texted with) him all through the method.”
Wilson and Manhertz had been Denver Broncos teammates in 2023 and developed a strong bond. Wilson particularly shouted out his buddy throughout his introductory press convention in East Rutherford.
“What actually was thrilling was the gamers, the blokes,” Wilson mentioned. “Guys I performed with. Guys like Chris Manhertz.
“I am unsure if he will be operating deep put up routes or something, however he is a bodily being I’ve performed with. He is been within the league, his professionalism, what he can do.”
After re-signing with the Giants himself, Manhertz inspired Wilson to affix him in New York.
“I used to be simply telling him how issues go over right here and what we’re about and that it could be match for him,” Manhertz mentioned. “I assume all the pieces counts on this course of, proper?
“It is thrilling. He is an awesome teammate, an awesome quarterback. I believe his resume speaks for itself. He is a winner, and that is positively one thing that’s necessary on the quarterback place in bringing a man in. So, I am excited throughout.”
Manhertz believes Wilson will match proper in, and the Giants hope he is proper.
