As an end of an era, offensive lineman Dan Connolly has announced his retirement.
He wasn't the biggest. He wasn't the fastest. He wasn't the strongest.
He wasn't the best pass protector. He wasn't the best run blocker. Hell, he didn't even have a position.
New England Patriots offensive lineman Dan Connolly announced his retirement on Thursday morning, via ESPN's Mike Reiss, and he was one of the greatest stories of the Bill Belichick era.
Connolly is a 6'3, 310 lbs offensive lineman from Southeast Missouri State, who spent four seasons in college as an offensive tackle.