Scott Zolak refutes gloomy report on David Andrews' injury
BOSTON -- In his first game back after missing two games, David Andrews suffered a leg injury that looked extremely painful and forced him out of the game late in the first quarter. After the game, a report suggested that Andrews may be done for the season.
A day later though, broadcaster Scott Zolak indicated that may not be the case.
On 98.5 The Sports Hub's Zolak & Bertrand, Zolak said Ian Rapoport's report was "a bad report."
"I think it's a bad report," Zolak said. "I think it's a bad report and I think Andrews might be back quicker than people think. And sometimes you get scared like that with an injury. We've seen it. He took forever to get to that tunnel. And he got up, and David's a tough kid. That guy will play with anything."
Zolak has gotten the impression that not only is Andrews not done for the year ... but he may be able to play on a short week on Thursday night in Minnesota.
"Bad report. Yup, that guy will be playing soon," Zolak said. "They might roll him out for Thursday. [Nothing] would surprise me with this guy. Just stay off your feet for three days. Give it a go. Travel with the team, see what happens. I bet he'll be ruled day to day."
That is certainly critical news for a Patriots offensive line that cannot afford to lose a player like Andrews again.
On Monday morning, Bill Belichick was asked if he had any update on Andrews' status, but the head coach said that players had not entered the facility yet.
Even if Andrews isn't quite ready on a short week, the Patriots will certainly need Andrews at center for the home stretch of the season if they hope to make another run at the postseason.
The Patriots won't be practicing on Monday, but with the Thursday game coming up, they will be releasing an estimated practice report, which will list which players likely would have or would have not participated in practice if it had been held. That ought to offer some further clarity on Andrews' situation.
UPDATE: Andrews would not have participated if the Patriots had practiced on Monday.
