Joe Andreessen has already become something of a cult hero within the Buffalo Bills fanbase with his underdog-turned-active-roster member story on the 53-man rosters of the team after being an undrafted rookie. He is from Depew, NY, but just minutes away from Highmark Stadium , making this something to be admired and respected regarding his work ethic and what he has had to go through. He was signed to the Bills after a May tryout, where he caught the eyes of the coaching staff, and soon, he had the hearts of local fans.
Making an Impact on the FieldAlthough a lower rung on the depth chart, Andreessen has taken full advantage of the little playing time he has seen this season. He appeared in only four games but made a great tackle on Seattle Seahawks returner Laviska Shenault on special teams recently. It was put him on the radar and had the Bills' coaches thinking about more playing time for him.
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A Penalty Trumps a Bright Victory
However, the NFL blemished this feat as it handed a $4,421.29 penalty for unnecessary roughness during the game when no penalties were called. Leaving legality to the decision and quality in judgment from the league side, it is unfortunate because Andreessen, who has just played his fourth career game, was penalized since he has a team-low base salary of $795,000.
Fan Support from a Former StarFans in Buffalo reacted understandably fuming at Andreessen's fine. What wasn't so surprising was then, however, when a former Buffalo quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick , came out to offer to pay the fine on behalf of the rookie, even asking Bills long snapper Reid Ferguson for Andreessen's information.
About FitzpatrickRyan Fitzpatrick is known not only for his impressive on-field performance but also for his rich affinity for the fanbase. Former quarterback of the Bills for 2009 to 2012, he became a household name because of his charismatic personality and on-field grit. Fitzpatrick has passed for over 11,000 yards and 80 touchdowns in Buffalo. He is a fan favourite and still is.
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Making an Impact on the FieldAlthough a lower rung on the depth chart, Andreessen has taken full advantage of the little playing time he has seen this season. He appeared in only four games but made a great tackle on Seattle Seahawks returner Laviska Shenault on special teams recently. It was put him on the radar and had the Bills' coaches thinking about more playing time for him.
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Bills linebacker Joe Andreessen was fined $4,421.29 for "use of the helmet" roughness when he tackled Laviska Shenault Jr on a kickoff return. A much lighter fine than Zach Charbonnet in the Lions game, but still a fine.
— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) November 2, 2024
This is uh... yeah, NFL said it was a fine. Not me. pic.twitter.com/LIU8TA1atP
A Penalty Trumps a Bright Victory
However, the NFL blemished this feat as it handed a $4,421.29 penalty for unnecessary roughness during the game when no penalties were called. Leaving legality to the decision and quality in judgment from the league side, it is unfortunate because Andreessen, who has just played his fourth career game, was penalized since he has a team-low base salary of $795,000.
Fan Support from a Former StarFans in Buffalo reacted understandably fuming at Andreessen's fine. What wasn't so surprising was then, however, when a former Buffalo quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick , came out to offer to pay the fine on behalf of the rookie, even asking Bills long snapper Reid Ferguson for Andreessen's information.
About FitzpatrickRyan Fitzpatrick is known not only for his impressive on-field performance but also for his rich affinity for the fanbase. Former quarterback of the Bills for 2009 to 2012, he became a household name because of his charismatic personality and on-field grit. Fitzpatrick has passed for over 11,000 yards and 80 touchdowns in Buffalo. He is a fan favourite and still is.
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