The entire problem here is that Andrews acknowledges the criticism. Andrews is certainly not the first athlete to be criticized for his performance (or lack thereof), nor will he be the last. He perpetuates it by feeling the need to respond, and that is the only reason this is receiving so much attention.

Elite athletes who make more money in a few months than the average fans will make in a lifetime understand that harsh criticism comes with the territory. Most are smart enough to ignore it however. You hear athletes all the time talk about how they don’t read the local papers, watch Sportscenter, etc. I don’t know how true that actually is, but at least they portray it that way to the public.

By responding to these comments (from freaking youtube for chrissakes), Andrews is showing just how insecure and immature he is. More importantly then getting back on the field, Andrews just needs to grow up, period.

nice article. I wish him well… thats me moving on. GO BIRDS

the millions you’re making to do nothing now

then i would have no problem with it

if you defend urself and your injury against youtube comments, then we all know there is a problem

just so childish, can not be trusted

There’s two sides to this.

Yes, Shawn Andrews, like it or not Big Kid, has given fans reason to doubt his commitment to football and/or his toughness.

No, that does not excuse fans using racial slurs and personnel attacks on the dude.

this dude is done ….wow way to piss away your career as an awesome football player