Orioles legend Jim Palmer backs Ravens TE Mark Andrews with personal anecdote after AFC Playoff drop

It was a weekend to forget for Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews. The three-time Pro Bowler struggled mightily in his team's AFC divisional round matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

Not only did the star commit a costly fumble in the fourth quarter but he was also unable to reel in a catch on a two-point conversion to tie the game with under two minutes remaining.

Mark Andrews has been a reliable option for quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens throughout his career, however, the dropped two-point conversion is something that might stick with him after he retires. Fair or not, the dropped pass will likely be a part of his NFL legacy, something that MLB Hall of Famer Jim Palmer pushed back on.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner was a true superstar for the Baltimore Orioles, cementing his legacy as one of the best athletes to represent the city. That being said, Palmer was not without his own struggles, something he pointed out on social media when he came out to support Mark Andrews in the wake of the postseason loss.

"Different sport, but I can relate to what Mark Andrews is going through. The Ravens don’t get to play Buffalo if he doesn’t contribute in a huge way all season. And then the fumble and dropped pass in the end zone. The human element of sports and life, stuff happens and you move on," Palmer wrote on social media.

The six-time All-Star referenced his own struggles to close out the 1982 season. The Orioles ace was unable to shut down the Milwaukee Brewers, pitching 5.0 innings while giving up three home runs en route to a 10-2 loss. The loss resulted in the Brewers winning the division while also eliminating the Orioles from postseason contention.

"I did not pitch well in the last game of 1982. If we win, the O’s go to the playoffs, I get another Cy Young, and I get out pitched by a future hall of famer , Don Sutton…As O’s fans know, in 1983 we were World Champions. The Ravens will move on and Mark will be there to help them win," Palmer continued in his post.

Mark Andrews' drop has drawn comparisons to one of baseball's notorious blunders

Bill Buckner enjoyed a solid 22 years in Major League Baseball, however, his name has lived on well after his playing days for his costly mistake during the 1986 World Series.

The then-Boston Red Sox first baseman had a ground ball rolling toward him on what seemed like a routine out, however, he missed the ball, allowing it to go between his legs and roll into the outfield.

The Red Sox had the opportunity to close out the World Series in the now-infamous Game 6 of the 1986 Fall Classic, however, Buckner's error helped the New York Mets pick up the win and eventual title.

It remains to be seen how the dropped two-point conversion will affect Mark Andrews' legacy.