How last season ended hasn't changed Mark Andrews' importance to the Ravens, or his passion to help the team win a Super Bowl.
He remains the franchise's all-time leader in touchdown receptions, one of the NFL's top tight ends, a go-to target for Lamar Jackson, and [a super-intense player who strives for perfection](https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/mark-andrews-cover-story-eyes-focused-on-february-legacy-determination).
However, last season's 27-25 playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills featured the most heartbreaking episode of Andrews' career, when he lost a fumble in the fourth quarter and dropped a potential game-tying two-point conversion in the final minutes.
With the Ravens opening the regular season at Buffalo in a marquee matchup on "Sunday Night Football," Andrews' return remains a storyline, something that's been discussed since the schedule was released in May.
But for the three-time Pro Bowl tight end, coping with what happened last year has been dealt with. It's time for a new season, and Andrews is ready to compete, whether the game is played in Buffalo, Baltimore, or the Bahamas.
"I'm a pro," Andrews said. "This is what I do, this is what I love to do, this is my whole entire world. For me, it's about focusing, doing my job, just knowing the type of player I can be for this offense and for this organization, for this city.
"There's been countless times when I've stepped up and made big plays. I'm excited to do that this year as well."