Shawn Andrews, such a waste
Eagles release Shawn Andrews
Shawn Andrews, such a waste
Rich Hofmann, Daily News Sports Columnist
I always thought Shawn Andrews was a welcome change of the usual football pace. A lot of people didn't agree. It doesn't really matter now, though -- now that the Eagles have released their former Pro Bowl right guard.
He was such a good player when his back was right, and his head was right. He was as good an athlete as they've ever had play the guard position. Andrews could have been a cornerstone for this team for a decade -- quirky, yes, but a cornerstone. But now he's gone.
Eagles coach Andy Reid said, "We appreciate the efforts and contributions of Shawn while he was here. We have, however, decided to move in another direction." The rough translation is that Reid didn't feel as if he could take another chance. There is no word on where Andrews is on his back rehabilation following surgery, no word on where his head is at. There is no word on why Reid would not have at least waited to see what Andrews looked like in minicamps in late April. Maybe he had it in his mind that if Andrews was not ready to participate in the off-season workouts that just commenced, that would be that. The short statement from the coach, as usual, leaves a lot unanswered.
As for Andrews, we are left with his musings on Twitter. He is all high road here at the end.
First tweet: "Bye, Bye Birds........"
Second tweet: "ANDY REID!!! Respekt!!!!!!!"
Third tweet: "Todays theme song: "Take These Broken Wings" Learn to Fly again learn to just soar free....... #ImGood"
Fourth tweet: "It doesn't hurt as bad when u expekt the un expekted! GOD knows what he's doing... Chuuuuch"
So he seems to have seen it coming. Deep down, we all probably saw it coming. That doesn't change the odd feeling. In the end, the whole thing just seems like such a waste.
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Can somebody buy Andrews a dictionary as a going away present?— Zherog- wow a little strong no? dude had back problems, and metal health issues, give him a break.— sasquatches
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- Draft picks are tough, you've got to do your homework and cross your fingers and hope all of your time and scouting pays off. I do indeed wish the Eagles well and would hope the bring a "CHAMPIONSHIP" home in my life time. I'm sixty one and counting, good luck birds. Darkknight— darkknight
- A second career as a hair colorist is in the making. Then again, there are those "metal" health issues.— hobbit
- Dude had more than a few breaks, now its time to break with the team. The bro-hawk will live in infamy. Glad to see the team finally losing the dead weight from the past season (Westbrook, Witherspoon, Brown, Clemons, Andrews). Wonder if/when they will get around to Curtis, Howard etc. Its a new day and 'what have you done for me lately?' is being replaced by 'what will you do for me this season?'. I like it.— kcruel
- I gave him the benefit of the doubt last year. We needed him. Whether it was physical or mental I accepted that. But when healthy, the dude is a beast.— mundiff
- Now we're quoting Twitter posts, and calling it news. Sad.
- darkknight...they won a championship in your lifetime, maybe three of them if you were born in '48— retzlaff
I would kill to have a career in the NFL. The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Calogero.— Richard Saunders- Just another bad move by father of the year Andy Reid— Dr. Michael
- Mental health is real, but lets face it. Hes a piece of excrement.— longysf
shawn is fine and will make a pro bowl with another team. the eagles just dont know what they are doing. even hurt shawn is still there best lineman. there o-line sucks. good luck big kid, just another speed bump in life. make um eat crow. in andy's case a side of beef.— omar8012
R.Saunders-if I hadn't just recently seen that movie, I'd have glanced right over your comment. Well said! Glad to see dead weight removed. Shawn had 'mental' issues. (sarcasm) DarkKnight-I'm sure you meant the 'modern era' and I agree (same age as you; was a ball boy for that '60 game). Jaw's '81 SB and DMac's 2004 doesn't count since we didn't win it. 50 years is too long to wait. I too want to see a parade. Time's yours...
