David Andrews discusses painful cut up from Patriots on podcast

“I undoubtedly respect their determination. Do I prefer it? No.”

David Andrews received two Tremendous Bowls with the Patriots. (AP Picture/Greg M. Cooper)

March 19, 2025 | 5:53 PM

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After successful two Tremendous Bowls over 10 seasons in Foxborough, longtime heart David Andrews noticed his time in New England come to an in depth final week.

The Patriots made the decision to launch the 32-year-old Andrews final week, parting methods with the veteran throughout an offseason the place he was on the mend from rotator cuff surgical procedure that eneded his 2024 marketing campaign after simply 4 video games.

New England made a rapid pivot to interchange Andrews in free company, signing veteran heart Garrett Bradbury to a two-year contract this week.

Whereas Andrews was looking at an uphill climb when it got here to reclaiming his beginning function given each his age and the severity of his shoulder damage, he stated it was nonetheless painful to see his run with the Patriots finish on such phrases.

“They’re making an attempt to do what’s finest for the soccer staff,” Andrews stated throughout an episode of “The Fast Snap” podcast with former Pats teammate Brian Hoyer. “You respect that as a participant. Clearly, there have been some issues I believed I may do to assist and supply worth. However I perceive their determination at some stage. … I undoubtedly respect their determination. Do I prefer it? No.”

Andrews stated he was excited to work his means again from his shoulder surgical procedure, particularly after New England opted to convey again Josh McDaniels because the staff’s offensive coordinator for the 2025 season.

Andrews discovered loads of success working in McDaniels’ scheme throughout the latter’s second tenure in New England from 2015 to 2021. He went from an undrafted free agent out of Georgia to one of many key cogs on a Tom Brady-led offense throughout the ultimate years of the franchise’s dynasty.

“I used to be tremendous excited for the chance with Josh and the brand new coaches and attending to know them,” Andrews stated. “I knew that offense very well. I’ve had a number of success in that offense. It matches my play fashion properly, how I wish to play, what I love to do.

“I’ve had a number of success (with it) and was excited for that reunion. I’ve had an amazing relationship with Josh and was excited to see (Mike) Vrabel and what he delivered to the desk as a soccer coach.”

When Andrews initially went below the knife final fall shortly after struggling his torn rotator cuff, he anticipated to have sufficient of a runway to attempt to mount a comeback for the 2025 season.

Now that such a situation in now not tenable in Foxborough, Andrews admitted that it’s a troublesome capsule to swallow to maneuver on from the one NFL franchise he’s ever performed for.

“I came upon earlier that week. You’re somewhat shocked by it,” Andrews stated. “I’ve been so blessed. I’ve had 10 years and by no means received fired. I used to be dwelling a pipe dream that I’d hopefully make the choice myself. What did Invoice (Belichick) say? There’s a light-weight on the finish of the tunnel, and also you’re hoping it’s not a practice, and I hoped it wasn’t a practice, and it was a practice.”

Even with final week’s information, Andrews nonetheless pressured that he nonetheless holds the group and the encircling space in excessive regard.

“I respect their determination,” Andrews stated. “Nonetheless love the group, nonetheless love the group. We’re nonetheless right here. We don’t have any plans to make any drastic strikes proper now, simply relying on totally different conditions. It’s residence proper now.”