Even though he had written his remarks down in order to make the whole procedure easier, it did not take long for the emotions to take over. It was a sign of things to come: the David Andrews retirement press conference at Gillette Stadium’s GP Atrium on Monday afternoon was raw, real and a fitting way to end what had been a remarkable 10-year career in the NFL.

“I wouldn’t change one thing about my 26 years playing this game,” Andrews said during his opening statement, “but it’s time to say goodbye. As it says in Second Timothy, Chapter 4, Verse 7: I fought the good fight, I finished the race, and I’ve kept the faith.”

The full 40-minute press conference is worth rewatching as a celebration of Andrews and his journey from undrafted free agent to New England Patriots franchise legend

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