New England Patriots legendary center David Andrews announced his retirement from the NFL on May 28, 2025, with two Super Bowl victories. And yet even in retirement, Andrews continues to pull back the curtain on the blue-collar culture that defined him — tales that illustrate both the grit and teamwork of New England’s legendary offensive line room.

Andrews was on the Dudes on Dudes podcast, reminiscing about his earliest days in Foxborough. In 2015, his first year, he came in with offensive guard Shaq Mason and guard Tre’ Jackson and walked into a locker room full of veterans. “We still had guys like Josh Kline, Cam Fleming, Seabass, and Nate, Wendy” Andrews said. Instead of a pat on the back, however, he received an education on NFL reality. “Seabass and Wendy were a—— to me,” he said, i.e., Sebastian Vollmer and Ryan Wendell. ”Seabass would just yell at me in his German accent all the time about calling fronts, and I’m like, ‘Dude, can you not see? I’m just figuring this out.”

The rookie then learned that embarrassment was going to be part of the process. “Wendy embarrassed me in front of the O-line room one day,” Andrews said. ”He pulled me up there, asking me all the questions about a team we were going to play in the preseason … and there’s no game planning, so I had no idea,” he further said. “It was an a—— move by him, but it was something like, ‘Oh —, this is real. I’ve got to figure this out..’ Andrews’ remembrances were vivid descriptions of a fraternity where pressure bred professionalism and rookies learned to grow up fast.

Andrews also mentioned the Patriots’ line coach Dante Scarnecchia, whose rugged old-school approach is now legendary. “So Dante would yell at you for taking notes, but you felt like you should take notes,” Andrews said. He further went on to describe one such incident. “Ted (Ted Karras) was always taking notes … he’s like yelling at Ted one day. Ted’s like writing stuff down, and he’s like, ‘Hey Ted, why don’t you write this down? I f—-g s—.’” Andrews chuckled, recalling the moment. Andrews also shed light on the softer side of Dante.

Dante’s compassionate leadership during bye-week self-scouting meetings. Expecting a harsh film session focused on penalties and missed blocks, the center was surprised when Dante instead asked about his personal well-being and family life. The intimate one-on-one meeting took an unexpected turn when Dante inquired about his wife and home situation, completely avoiding football discussion. The gesture caught him off guard, revealing a softer side to the notoriously demanding coach. Andrews described it as a perfect example of Dante’s true character – understanding that personal issues could affect on-field performance and taking time to ensure his players were mentally and emotionally supported.  Quoting “He cared about us at a true level, you know? It’s kind of like when your dad, like, one day sits down with you and like opens a beer with you and you’re like,”Oh, wow.” Like, “I thought I was about to get chewed out here.” You know, like it was a moment. I’m a man. Yeah. It was like a moment like that was like, “All right, Dante’s the real deal. You know him, you love him.” The moment felt like a father-son conversation, demonstrating that beneath the tough exterior, Dante genuinely cared about his players as people, not just athletes.

These anecdotes form a portrait of a player who survived and thrived in one of football’s toughest environments. Andrews’ decade in New England was decorated as much by consistency as by rings. He played in 124 games, anchored multiple playoff runs, and hoisted two Lombardi Trophies. The tales he now tells are not mythical flights of fancy stories; they shed light on how he became the pillar of the Patriots’ offense and a team captain loved league-wide.

David’s life after football

Since hanging up his cleats, Andrews has wasted no time redefining himself. In June 2025, Boston broadcasting behemoth 98.5 The Sports Hub hired former Patriots captain Andrews for the duration of the NFL season. He already appears weekly on The Zolak & Bertrand Show, lends his voice to the station’s pregame show for the Patriots, and co-hosts a video podcast. For fans who know him from his playing-day grit, the move to on-air commentary is fitting. Andrews said in the station’s release that he’s looking forward to providing understanding from the player’s point of view.

Following a decade of serving as captain of the line and living with the high points and low points of an NFL life, he is well-positioned to explain what happens off the grid — the X’s and O’s, and the people’s story of adaptation, tension, and development. ‘‘I’ve enjoyed a great relationship with the Sports Hub since coming to New England 10 years ago,” Andrews said. ”I’m looking forward to providing my analysis and perspective across the station’s various platforms this season.”

Program director Rick Radzik called Andrews a “natural fit” for the station, citing his leadership and authenticity. Off the field, Andrews has been transitioning to media work for years now, co-hosting last season’s The Quick Snap Podcast with former teammate Brian Hoyer.

By sharing those experiences with the public, he’s also creating a new chapter in his life — one in which the experience is passed on, not to block patterns, but to broadcast.