Mark Andrews knows he hasn't been at his best this season. The veteran tight end has had some difficult moments with dropped passes, and while he has still delivered impressive catches in high-leverage situations, the inconsistency has become part of the conversation around Baltimore's offense.
Andrews has had some difficult moments this season, particularly with dropped passes. While he has also made impressive catches in traffic and delivered in serious situations, the inconsistency has become part of the conversation surrounding Baltimore's offensive struggles.
Asked about Andrews' season and specifically the catches he has made compared to the drops, offensive coordinator Declan Doyle acknowledged that the tight end knows he needs to improve.
“Yes, I think that [Mark Andrews] would be the first one to stand up here and say that he would be disappointed in some of those things,” Doyle said.
Doyle also pointed out that the offense's overall struggles have affected individual production. That doesn't excuse the mistakes, but it does provide some context for why the numbers have been down across the unit.
He noted that Andrews has still delivered on some difficult third-down opportunities.
“If you go through our third-down reel, there's a bunch of those like bang-bang contested catches that he's making for us in big moments,” Doyle said. “There's also things that I think are plays that he wants back, and I think he's actively working to fix those things as well.”
Andrews remains an important part of the offense, but the Ravens need more consistency from one of their most experienced players. The drops are difficult to overlook when Baltimore is already struggling to sustain drives and finish possessions.
Doyle praised Andrews' work habits, but he also made it clear that the entire offense needs to improve.
“I love the way he comes to work. I love being able to work with him, but obviously for all of us, we all kind of have to pick it up,” Doyle said.
That is where Andrews and the rest of the offense have to respond. His track record isn't in question. What matters now is making the plays that are available and helping Baltimore get its offense moving again.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Declan Doyle addresses Mark Andrews' drops amid Ravens' offense woes
