On a day when the New England Patriots introduced their top free-agent additions like Milton Williams and Carlton Davis, there was an awkward undertone after the team released longtime center and captain David Andrews.

David Andrews has broken his silence and shared his disappointment over his release from the Patriots -- and his remaining love for the organization.

The start of the Mike Vrabel era will bring either serious optimism or dread depending on what the New England Patriots do in free agency. It's that time of the year when the stench of the past is replaced with the whimsical smell of something new.