Mark Andrews had a rough Divisional Round, making important errors bound to taint his Baltimore Ravens tradition. Rather of capturing heat, the Ravens tight end got struck with some unforeseen love– from a Pittsburgh Steelers legend, no less.
Instead of rubbing salt in the wound, previous Steelers security Ryan Clark safeguarded Andrews in the middle of instant examination from Baltimore's 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
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Andrews had a night to forget, however Clark wasn't ready to let the star tight end shoulder the blame alone. After a Divisional Round loss to the Bills, highlighted by Andrews' important errors– a fourth-quarter fumble and a dropped two-point conversion– Clark required to social networks with words of support.
“Keep ya head, Mark Andrews!” Clark composed. “You've made a lots of plays throughout your profession that have actually made the Ravens who they are today … You're an outright baller.”
Keep ya head Mark Andrews! You've made a lots of plays throughout your profession that have actually made the Ravens who they are today. You had a terrific year. All of us have a couple of that we want we might have back. You're an outright baller @Mandrews_81!
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) January 20, 2025
Andrews' battles in the playoffs have actually fired up disputes amongst fans. While some, like one fan, hailed him as a “HOF tight end,” others indicated an uncomfortable postseason pattern.
“Mark Andrews in the playoffs would reveal he among the most significant factors the Ravens can't advance; he now has substantial drops,” tweeted one fan.
Precisely. Mark Andrews is a HOF tight end. Agonizing drop, yes, however he's shown his worth consistently.
— Mark Rhodes (@MarkRhodes11) January 20, 2025
Andres TE has actually had an excellent profession– publishing 5,530 lawns and 51 goals in his 7 seasons– however the narrative shifts rapidly in the playoffs. Sunday's mistakes were glaring, particularly with the group's Super Bowl goals on the line.
Still, the criticism wasn't consentaneous. Some safeguarded Andrews, arguing other Ravens stars, like Lamar Jackson, likewise made expensive errors. “Lamar likewise had a fumble and a bad interception, so seriously stop it,” composed one fan.
Another chimed, “Mark Andrews has actually never ever appeared for the Ravens in the playoffs. That's a truth regrettably.”
lol guy made one bad play however Lamar likewise had a fumble and a bad interception so seriously stop it
— Stephen J Noyola (@StephenJam82655) January 20, 2025
Clark, no complete stranger to playoff pressure (a Super Bowl champ with Pittsburgh), understands a thing or 2 about redemption. His words work as a tip that even the NFL's finest have off days.
