Since being drafted in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma, Mark Andrews has been nothing short of brilliant for the Baltimore Ravens. The star tight end has made the Pro Bowl three times and developed into Lamar Jackson’s favorite target.
Unfortunately for Andrews, his time in Baltimore is now marred by an ugly drop in a 2-point conversion attempt that would’ve tied last weekend’s AFC Divisional Round game against the Buffalo Bills. The drop led to fans harassing Andrews’ girlfriend on social media, and Buffalo fans even mockingly donated to Andrews’ charity.
While it wasn’t all Andrews’ fault, the pass from Jackson was a little and slightly off target, and he bears most of the blame for the failure. In the four days since, he’s avoided both traditional and social media. That is, until Thursday, when he took to Instagram to finally speak about the unfortunate incident.
Mark Andrews Says He’s Sorry About The Bills’ 2-Point Conversion Drop
“I can’t really put into words how I feel. “What transpired on Sunday has completely devastated me,” Andrews wrote. “I feel terrible for my coaches, teammates, and Ravens supporters. Because I adore my team and football more than anything else, I give it my all to play at the best level possible.
Andrews continued by discussing his experiences since the drop, both positive and negative. He discussed plans to use it as motivation to improve going forward. He also talked about how his charity has benefited from it.
Ravens fans, after some time to cool off, met his statement with kindness as well.
One person commented, “You’re still a dog man. Keep working to get back right next year.”
“Among the greatest in the game! Big dog, keep your head up. Another replied, “Let this inspire you to achieve even more.”
Additionally, Andrews received a number of well wishes for the future from teammates and NFL players on the other teams. Even if the drop was unsightly, Andrew’s skill and effort ethic are undeniable. I hope this merely serves as a launching pad for more positive developments.
