“He Knew It’s a Huge Loss”: Skip Bayless Sheds Light on Why Mark Andrews Is a Pivotal Piece for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens

The scoreboard leaders of the AFC North division Baltimore Ravens mark yet another stunning win against the Bengals. However, it came at a cost. Tight end Mark Andrews suffered an ankle sprain in the opening drive. The bad part came when John Harbaugh emphasized on the seriousness of Andrews’ injury, indicating his possible end to the season.

Analysts around the world started churning their brains on how this could be one of the biggest pivots for the 8-3 Ravens this season. Skip Bayless, amidst discussing Lamar Jackson’s iconic touchdowns, as well as Joe Burrow’s replacement, also shed some light on Andrews’ injury and its impact on the Ravens.

Skip Bayless adores Mark Andrews

‘Undisputed’ host Skip Bayless had showers of praise for the Ravens’ tight end. Starting right off from his college performance at the University of Oklahoma, Bayless has loved every single bit of his performance. Hence, he thinks that Andrews is a ‘quiet force’ on the team. “He doesn’t say a whole lot, but he is a leader on that team and Lamar trusts him with his heart and his soul.” Moreover, Bayless also elaborated upon how Lamar’s visible upset when Andrews sprained his ankle was a clear indicator of the team’s loss. “He knew it’s a huge loss both in productivity and emotion,” said Bayless.

Lamar Jackson, the QB of the Ravens, lost his cool when his TE got injured. Jackson was spotted taking off his helmet and throwing it on the turf, showing visible frustration. Even Bayless agrees that his presence was enough for the team to stay on track. In this season, Andrews has played 10 games, during which he has collected a total of 544 receiving yards with 6 receiving touchdowns. However, these are not the only stats Bayless is proud of.

Skip Bayless’s favorite Andrews moments

Bayless further strengthened his argument by bringing up Andrews National Football League’s last three years of record. Skip Bayless presented a Mark Andrews fact, or milestone rather, that surprised many. “Mark Andrews has the second-most catches and the second-most receiving yards to Travis Kelce,” commented Bayless.

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Well, combining right off after one of the best tight ends in the league is surely an achievement that Andrews has achieved during his 6 years of professional career. Moreover, even though Bayless does not promote lethal moves like the hip tackle, Andrews impressed him with yet another time when he tackled a player, showing off his dexterity. Thus, Bayless called him a ‘quiet force of a second’.

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