Malcolm Butler Speaks About SB and Departure from Patriots

Malcolm Butler, now an official member of the Tennessee Titans, spoke with the Boston Herald following his contract signing with his new team. The former Patriot cornerback had a chance to speak out about his Super Bowl LI benching against the Eagles. Butler stayed on the high road and showed all class in his statements further showing why he will be missed by so many in New England.

Butler stated to the Herald, “I never got a reason.” “from Coach Belichick. “I feel like this was the reason: I got kind of sick. I went to the hospital. They probably thought I was kind of late on the game plan; I wasn’t as locked in as I should be and could have been a match-up deal. It could have been anything. But Bill Belichick has been doing this for a very long time. He took a veteran out of Super Bowl XLIX (against the Seahawks) and put in a first-year rookie, and that turned out right, so you could never question his decision. It didn’t work out right (against the Eagles). It didn’t work out the best for me or him or the New England Patriots. But I can say he won more than he lost, so it is what it is. I always have love for New England, Bill Belichick, Mr. Kraft, all those guys. Life just goes on.”

Butler also spoke about the fan base of New England and all the support he receives from his teammates.
He stated, “Like I always said, New England fans, they really love me, man,” Butler continues “They loved me at times when they shouldn’t love me. I know that, and they know that, too. For the most part, they really had love for me. My teammates, they should have my back because I never disrespected any of my teammates. I never disrespected any of my coaches. I always respected their authority. I always try to carry myself in a good way. I always remember where I came from, work hard, do what you’re asked or told. The rumors, there is going to be stuff like that. Everybody is going to have their turn to get got or have false information put on them. That just comes with the territory. But everything worked out well. It is what it is.”

Butler said he doesn’t hold any ill will toward anyone in the Patriots organization.
“I’ll always have love for New England,” Butler said. “From the custodians to Belichick, all the way to Mr. Kraft, I love those guys, my teammates. I like everything about New England, especially the fans. Those fans, they really had love for me and they still do. I will always remember where I came from, and I never could forget.”

Butler’s signed a 5 year $61M contract making him one of the highest-paid CBs in the game today so he will be fine and is on to his next NFL chapter. He will be missed in New England and his super bowl saving INT will never, ever be forgotten.