FOXBOROUGH — As the season started to go sideways for the Patriots, with losses piling up and questions about the quarterback among other position groups swirling, center David Andrews served as a constant.
“It’s no secret that we’re struggling this year,” second-year guard Cole Strange said. “That’s when you need leadership more than ever.”
The Patriots have remained largely in a state of distress. Quarterback Mac Jones has regressed significantly for the second straight season. The team’s top two defenders, rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez and outside linebacker Matthew Judon, suffered serious injuries. J.C. Jackson didn’t travel to Germany for disciplinary and performance reasons.