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New England Patriots former longtime captain David Andrews opened up on how things went down behind the scenes when the team informed him of his release last week.
It was a shock for both Andrews and Patriots fans to learn that arguably the greatest center in franchise history was being shown the door after 10 years.
"I found out earlier that week," Andrews said on "The Quick Snap" podcast. "Like I said, you're a little shocked by it. ...I've been so blessed. I've had 10 years and never got fired. I was living a pipe dream that I would hopefully make the decision myself.
"What did Bill say? 'There's a light at the end of the tunnel and you're hoping it's not a train.' I was hoping it wasn't a train, and it was a train. I respect their decision. Still love the organization. Still love the community."
Newly-hired Patriots coach Mike Vrabel didn't go too deep into the details surrounding Andrews' release when asked about it by media members at last week's press conference.
It's clear the team has the goal in mind of rebuilding the trenches in New England, and part of that plan was moving on from Andrews, who is 32 years old and coming off a season-ending shoulder injury. They have since signed former Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury to a two-year, $12 million deal.
ESPN's Mike Reiss reported that Andrews is still recovering from his shoulder injury, and the expectations are that the Patriots will host a ceremony to honor his career if he ultimately decides to retire from football.
This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: OL David Andrews shares more details on shocking release by Patriots
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It was a shock for both Andrews and Patriots fans to learn that arguably the greatest center in franchise history was being shown the door after 10 years.
"I found out earlier that week," Andrews said on "The Quick Snap" podcast. "Like I said, you're a little shocked by it. ...I've been so blessed. I've had 10 years and never got fired. I was living a pipe dream that I would hopefully make the decision myself.
"What did Bill say? 'There's a light at the end of the tunnel and you're hoping it's not a train.' I was hoping it wasn't a train, and it was a train. I respect their decision. Still love the organization. Still love the community."
Newly-hired Patriots coach Mike Vrabel didn't go too deep into the details surrounding Andrews' release when asked about it by media members at last week's press conference.
It's clear the team has the goal in mind of rebuilding the trenches in New England, and part of that plan was moving on from Andrews, who is 32 years old and coming off a season-ending shoulder injury. They have since signed former Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury to a two-year, $12 million deal.
ESPN's Mike Reiss reported that Andrews is still recovering from his shoulder injury, and the expectations are that the Patriots will host a ceremony to honor his career if he ultimately decides to retire from football.
This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: OL David Andrews shares more details on shocking release by Patriots
Continue reading...
