Slimmed-down Andrews ready to bear down

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, July, 2006 | by Marc Narducci

Guard Shawn Andrews is big enough, tough enough, and secure enough to admit that he traveled to the Eagles' training camp with a teddy bear, and that he will be sleeping with the stuffed animal.

In an even more startling revelation, Andrews admitted that he is excited about starting camp.

On the eve of the first full-squad practice today, Andrews stood outside the Eagles' dorms at Lehigh University as the players checked in. He talked about a new season, his new body, and his new outlook on football and health.

First, the teddy bear. Andrews said he had brought the stuffed animal named Luck Luck to camp.

"I'm not ashamed of it," said Andrews, who might own the best sense of humor on the team but insists he was being serious. "I have had good luck...