New England Patriots center David Andrews boldly responded to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell entertaining the idea of removing the preseason entirely.
On multiple occasions, Goodell addressed the possible change ahead of last week’s NFL Draft in Detroit.
Andrews took to social media on Friday to express his thoughts on Goodell saying he is ‘not a fan’ of the preseason.
‘With all due respect, you don’t need it cause you’re not suiting up, and there’s a lot of veterans who don’t,’ Andrews wrote on Instagram.
‘But there’s a lot of young players and undrafted guys who need it to develop and prove they deserve a chance to play. But hell, maybe I don’t know what I’m talking about.’
Two-time Super Bowl winner David Andrews is not on board with Roger Goodell’s proposal
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell would like to see the season expanded to 18 games
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The Patriots will enter the new season with their offense built around quarterback Drake Maye
Goodell spoke on the matter in an appearance on the Pat McAfee show. During the program, the commissioner discussed expanding the regular season and eliminating the preseason.
‘I think we’re good at 17 now, but listen we’re looking on how to continue,’ Goodell said. ‘I’m not a fan of the preseason, I don’t think we need preseason anymore.
‘I don’t buy it, and I don’t think these guys buy it either,’ he continued while pointing to the crowd. ‘But the reality is I think I’d rather replace a preseason game with a regular season game any day.’
The Patriots, who went 4-13 last season, hope to have a better campaign after a successful draft. With much young talent entering the team, a preseason would be considerably more beneficial for New England as they look to turn their fate.
In their first season in the post-Bill Belichick era, the Patriots offense will be built around third-overall pick Drake Maye. Additionally, New England was able to fill other gaps with the draft selections.
The Patriots added offensive reinforcements with tackle Caedan Wallace and guard Layden Robinson. The team also drafted good running mates for Maye in receivers Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker.
Should Goodell not pull the plug on preseason games, the Patriots and the rest of the league can get their touches on the first weekend of August before going into the regular season.