Supposedly, there was a dustup with safeties coach Steve Belichick. And Butler too, perhaps. The only way he could, I guess, would be if the Patriots win five Super Bowls from 2021 to 2037. In short, Butler was pissed off all of 2017 and the contractual irritations impacted his play. It’s the still-unexplained decision to bench Malcolm Butler in Super Bowl 52 against the Eagles. That's really all I can say about it. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. On an island by itself. 'Butler took more snaps during the regular season than any other member of the Patriots, which left many puzzled by the coaching staff's explanations for their decision.We are no longer accepting comments on this article.When asked about where he saw himself next year, Butler offered no comment, noting: 'I ain't Miss Cleo, so I can't tell the future. 'Members of the team added to the confusion when they revealed how sudden the decision was to bench Butler, who arrived one day after the team in Minneapolis due to illness.The Patriots coaching staff meanwhile continues to offer lackluster excuses for their decision to bench the man who won the 2015 Super Bowl with his interception in the final seconds of the game.The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.In the aftermath of that win, Tom Brady even handed Butler the keys to the Chevy truck he was given as the Super Bowl MVP.Browner was later forced to clarify his statement when a number of outlets began to run his post as proof that Butler was smoking weed.Hustlin': Butler broke curfew to attend a Rick Ross concert on Thursday (above) in Minneapolis'I was just doing my job supporting my teammates. I'm excited to see him play because this is a guy who's a former MVP, a guy that has a lot of talent, a guy who is hopefully healthy now, and he is a real game changer," Watson said. "That being said, there's a whole new system that's there. @ZayMarty.
Great organization. Malcolm Butler was benched on Sunday for a number of reasons according to a new report The cornerback was ill and had twice been admitted to … 'He's a very emotional guy. He's a Hall of Fame talent. Hence, Bademosi and Richards combining for 27 snaps. His first practice was Wednesday. Despite those comments, though, Harrison still believes New York let one get away.One unconfirmed scenario for why Butler didn’t play may be traced to that practice. All market data delayed 20 minutes. On a planet by itself. ' + ComplianceHelper.getPromptText() + 'Rodney Harrison doesn't think so. 'The cornerback, who played crucial roles in the Patriots come-from-behind wins against the Atlanta Falcons in 2017 and the Seattle Seahawks in 2015, was in tears on the sideline before the start of the game on Sunday. Butler was a fixture in the New England defense all season long, playing almost 98% of the team’s defensive snaps.
That’s in a class by itself. My understanding is the benching of #Patriots CB Malcolm Butler happened because of a perfect storm of issues: Sickness, a rough week of practice, and a … 'Published by Associated Newspapers LtdA a result, Butler was not able to join the team until Tuesday, one day after media night.Former Pats star Brandon Browner caused a stir when he posted infractions that could have kept Butler off the field, including being caught with weed (left) and then backtracked (right)'I appreciate the question, but it would be a much longer discussion. “You know it, I know it, the country knows it — and most importantly, the Patriots themselves know it — that keeping Malcolm Butler on the bench cost them Super Bowl LII,” Curran writes.
The former Patriots cornerback signed a five-year, $61 million contract with the Tennessee Titans Wednesday — a …
I had nothing but great things to say about the organization. The Jets blew it.
“I will be ready!”This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. You don't let guys like that walk out the door. … Curfew also meant we are not allowed to have guest especially women."“They are not only false,” Butler said of the allegations, “but hurtful, to me and my family.”Patriots head coach Bill Belichick defended his decision to reporters after the game, but later acknowledged it was a more complicated issue.Former and current Patriots players, “liked” Butler’s post on Instagram, and quarterback Tom Brady commented: “Love you Malcolm.