JoeShmoe

Obviously got a TD but thought he looked OK at starting CB, way better than Butler

AzPatsFan

What game were you watching?

He had two good plays all game. The recovery and return of the blocked kick; and the last Dolphins snap of the evening. I can racall several 3rd and forever, where he was not within 10 yards of the WR, making the wide open catch to complete the conversion.

LetsGoPats36

He missed a lot of tackles. Wasn't too impressed but maybe the TD will build some confidence.

PatsDeb

He wasn't too good. He can't tackle even though he "gets there" a lot. He was able to scoop up the blocked FG and return it for a TD, so that is something. But, he has a long way to go.

upstater1

He has looked worse than Butler in both games so far.

He just doesn't have the hips to stay with his man. I'm actually not sure what Belichick is doing. Maybe getting into Butler's head.

In fact, Butler only had one series out there, and when he came in he stayed with Bess the whole time, and even stepped in front of him for a potential interception that was knocked away by Bess at the last second. Arrington would have been 10 yards downfield on that play.

I'm really scratching my head over this. I know Butler has been bad but he at least stayed with the WRs.

One thing that may be happening is that Bess is strong and shift, a Steve Smith type at WR, and BB might have thought he needed someone with strong tackling skills out there for this game. I actually expect Butler to be back at CB for the Ravens game.

patsox23

I agree. Arrington was poor last night.

JackBauer

Arrington isn't a guy you want playing as your CB2. Ideally, he'd be a dimeback, if that.

I expect Butler to be starting again after the bye.

I'd also note that Wilhite seems to be doing okay as a nickel back.

ausbacker

That was noticeable last night. I think it may be something designed to get into the head space of Butler by BB.

PATSYLICIOUS

Wasn't impressed with him. Burnt on an inside slant (IIRC) by Bess for a long gain. On one of the 3rd and longs him and one of the LB's gave Bess way too much room on an underneath pass which Bess obviously converted. Will speak volumes on how bad Butler is if he's still not good enough to supplant Arrington by midseason.

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Sicilian

Agreed. We don't see what goes on in practice, but if Butler isn't putting in the time to progress there, BB really has no choice but to keep rewarding Arrington for busting his butt, and punishing Butler for not. Otherwise Butler will think as long as he's the most talented CB, he'll be out there.

Not saying that's what's happening, but I can't think of a reason BB would play a less talented player, other than he's unhappy with the work ethic of the more talented one.