That thump you hear in the distance is that of Pats defensive back Willie Andrews hitting the waiver wire.

Andrews has been arrested again, for the second time since Super Bowl XLII.  This time around, he faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon.

He allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend’s head after she accused him of cheating on her.

The incident occurred on Sunday, and the woman called 911.  When police arrived, Andrews had no gun.  He allowed them to search his car, and they found no gun.

Though it might not be enough to save his gig with the Pats, those facts smell a lot like reasonable doubt to us.

The Patriots were one of just a handful of teams to make it unscathed through the first year of our Turd Watch game.  This time around, they’re in contention for the kind of trophy that they surely don’t want to win.