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Mark Andrews was once one of the best tight ends in the NFL, breaking multiple Baltimore Ravens franchise receiving records and being a key component in their offense. But he has been in a slump lately and Sunday night seemed to mark a crucial point for the struggling TE.
The one-time All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowler was not targeted during a 35-10 rout of the Buffalo Bills, though he did make a few key blocks for Derrick Henry, who dominated with 199 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries.
According to ESPN analyst Field Yates, given the running back's dominance, he would have been lucky to get even one catch:
Still, this led to many concerns about his status within the team:
More of the worry can be seen below:
"He forgot what the ball felt like," one said.
"Wtf happened to this guy?" another asked.
"Never seen a player get rated as a top5 TE in the league then fall straight off," another lamented.
Potential trade destinations for Mark Andrews should Ravens decide on a change at TE
As Mark Andrews' downfall continues, the 2022 fourth-round selection Isaiah Likely has established himself as a future franchise cornerstone. In four games so far (including tonight), he has had 13 receptions for 167 yards and a touchdown compared to his peer's 4 for 65 and zero.
But he is not the only young tight end the Ravens have. Eleven spots before him, the Ravens drafted Charlie Kolar. The tight end policy could shift in the future, with Likely as the receiver and Kolar, with his bigger frame, as the blocker - not unlike what the Cincinnati Bengals (Mike Gesicki/Drew Sample) and Atlanta Falcons (Kyle Pitts/Charlie Woerner) employ.
So where does that leave Andrews? The Ravens can shop him around to other teams looking for a dependable player at his position who can come in and be an immediate No. 1 option.
The most plausible destination is the Indianapolis Colts, who have been lacking a true no.1 TE on their roster, with none of Kylen Granson, Drew Ogletree, Jelani Woods, Will Mallory, and Mo Alie-Cox being able to establish themselves.
Sticking to South teams, there is also the Carolina Panthers, who have been lacking offensive prolificness and productivity at the position ever since Greg Olsen's last Pro Bowl season in 2016.
Finally, the Los Angeles Chargers could upgrade at the tight end position. Will Dissky and Hayden Hurst have been solid under Jim Harbaugh, but neither is the game-changer that Andrews can be on a team whose wide receiver room is still seeking its identity post-Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.
