In an interview with 247 Sports, New England Patriots center David Andrews provided fans with some good news regarding his current health status.
After missing all of 2019 with blood clots, the former Georgia Bulldog captain told 247 that he’s “ready to get back.”
“I had been dealing with some chest pains and trouble breathing, started coughing blood the first day we reported to training camp actually,” he said.
“All of this was partly my fault, just being dumb and pushing through it. I thought I was sick and I really did not feel like myself. It was not like I was having a bad camp. I just was not having a consistent camp.”
Prior to the 2019 season kicking off, Andrews found himself on injured reserve. New England’s run game was nowhere near as productive without Andrews anchoring the line. Georgia fans can relate to how difficult it is to play without Andrews — remember the 2014 Georgia-Florida game when Andrews injured himself early on? The whole offense instantly sputtered.
Without Andrews at center in 2019, the Patriots averaged 3.8 yards per carry, down from 4.3 in 2018. Former Bulldog Sony Michel saw his stats drop from 4.5 yards per carry during his 2018 rookie season to 3.7 during his sophomore campaign.
“The Patriots were so good to me, It was really a frustrating year because athletes want to compete,” he said. “I was limited on what I could do but I really focused on rebuilding my body and trying to turn a negative into a positive. I got to be a part of the team, got to watch film with the guys. I got to lead a pass rushing meeting each week. I was still a captain and got to attend those meetings. I got to spend more time with my wife. It has been a different year. I am ready to get back.”
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