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Former Patriots players congratulate David Andrews in heartfelt tribute video
Former Patriots players congratulate David Andrews in heartfelt tribute video
Former members of the New England Patriots congratulated center David Andrews on his retirement earlier this week. They delivered their messages in a video posted by the team on social media.
Andrews officially retired after 10 seasons in the NFL. He was a cornerstone of the Patriots' offensive line throughout his career and a longtime team captain. He won two Super Bowls with the team and established himself as one of the franchise's all-time greats.
The team held a retirement press conference in his honor. It was a celebratory afternoon for many, as warm wishes and familiar faces made appearances on the day. Many former Patriots players, including legendary quarterback Tom Brady, appeared in a tribute video congratulating Andrews on a great career.
'David! Congratulations, my man. Welcome to the other side,' Brady said. "You couldn't have had a better career. You were not only a great teammate, but you are a champion. Playing that center position for our team all those years. As you know, the heart and soul of any great team is the offensive line, and you were the leader. You were right in the middle.'
Former legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski also gave a shout-out to Andrews in the video.
Gronkowski said, 'David Andrews, before we get into your career, I just want to say how good you looked when I saw you the other day.
'Your leadership, toughness you brought to the table and most importantly, your consistency as a player, was remarkable. You're a standup player on the field and off the field, buddy. I'm glad I was there from the beginning to see you develop into the anchor that you were on the offensive line.'
Andrews is undoubtedly a legend in his own right and a future Patriots Hall of Famer. Like so many others, no matter where life takes him, he will always be a Patriot.
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