New England Patriots: 5 unrestricted free agents team must re-sign in 2021

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New England Patriots David Andrews. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports /

David Andrews is the staple of the New England Patriots offensive line.

Another undrafted free agent who has found success with the New England Patriots is center David Andrews.

The Georgia product has been every much a bulldog for the team the last few seasons and is set for a big payday that should come from the Patriots if they hope to keep their offensive line stable and intact.

Named as an offensive captain, the 28-year-old center has demonstrated leadership on and off the field as well as a tenacity along the offensive line that has established him as one of the top centers in the league.

Other teams will be obviously interested in Andrews, who gives off the vibe that he inspires to be a lift-long Patriot who may be willing to take a hometown discount to stay due to the faith the organization and Belichick had in him.

"“I think if you said six years ago, ‘Do you think you’d be sitting here?’ I’d be like, ‘Nah, I maybe had a little shot at the league and sell insurance or maybe be a high school football coach and teach school.’ Who knows?” Andrews said, via the Milford Daily News. “It’s crazy to be in this position now.  I came here as an undrafted guy.  Not a lot of people came and visited or worked me out, but Coach [Bill Belichick] did and that always meant a lot to me.”"

After blood clots kept him out the entire 2019 NFL season, the New England Patriots experienced how valuable Andrews is to that offensive line.  This offseason they will have the opportunity to show just how valuable and they should.