ExtremeRavens Posted 8 hours ago Posted 8 hours ago While Ravens tight end Mark Andrews dealt with online vitriol following his dropped pass on a key 2-point conversion in Sunday’s playoff loss to the Bills, there’s a contingent of Ravens fans strongly supporting the franchise’s all-time touchdowns leader. Count Mezeh Mediterranean Grill among his fans. The Maryland-born restaurant chain, which has 14 locations in the state and 52 nationwide, announced Tuesday that it is offering Andrews free meals at any of its locations — for life. “As Coach Harbaugh said after last weekend’s playoff game, the Ravens wouldn’t have been there without Mark,” Saleh Mohamadi, founder and CEO of Mezeh, said in a news release. “Mark has been a fan favorite and one of the team’s most valuable players since he arrived in 2018. We love him and we’re showing it with this invitation to eat at Mezeh whenever he likes, on us. For the rest of his life.” The offer likely won’t lessen the sting of the loss for Andrews, who wasn’t available to speak to the media Sunday or Monday after the Bills loss. His otherwise stellar season — he caught a career-high 11 touchdown passes — ended on a sour note. Mohamadi thinks the majority of Ravens fans are more appreciative of Andrews’ career-long efforts than the three-time Pro Bowl selection may realize. “Whether you’re in the mood for a flatbread wrap, rice or salad bowl or anything else on our flavor-packed menu, we’ll be ready to show our appreciation for all you’ve done for Ravens fans over the years, Mark,” Mohamadi said. “I know our loyal guests would love to do the same. We hope you’ll take us up on our offer soon … and often!” Even Buffalo fans supported Andrews in the aftermath of Sunday’s postseason battle. A pair of Bills fans created a GoFundMe to raise money for a charity close to Andrews’ heart: Breakthrough T1D. The organization raises money to cure, prevent and treat Type 1 diabetes, which Andrews has. The page has raised more than $35,000 as of 9 p.m. Tuesday. Sunday’s performance was heartbreaking for Andrews, but strangers have been quick to share support for the former All-Pro tight end. Have a news tip? Contact sports editor Bennett Conlin at bconlin@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/BennettConlin. View the full article Quote
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