PatsBoy12

Okay, I know the title is ridiculous, as I admittedly did it for some shock value (I couldn't help myself). Nonetheless, I do want to pose some serious questions. What do you all think is going on with the kid right now? What happened to the guy who showed flashes last season that had Patriot Nation excited about what he and the secondary could be coming into the season?

In a few months, he's gone from starter to being buried in the depth chart. He didn't get a single snap against SD and, if I'm not mistaking, not a single snap against Baltimore either. Wilhite is the guy getting nickel work at the moment. In fact, the last time I remember seeing Butler was the Bills game, and even in that game he only got just a few snaps before being yanked.

Again, I know we haven't seen the end of the kid (at least I hope not), but how long do you think before he starts seeing significant action again barring any further injuries? Will he ever materialize and become the game-breaker that NE drafted him to be? He has all the physical tools to be truly special, but he just doesn't seem to have that mental fortitude that an NFL player, especially a corner, should have. What do you all think?

JackBauer

Butler played against SD. Not much, but he played.

mgteich

Butler simply hasn't developed into a better nickel back than Wilhite. Arrington has passed both in the depth chart as a starting corner.

It really makes little difference to me whether Arrington is our corner or whether than role goes to Butler. I would like to see Wheatley healthy so that he could be an option at dime.

There is no way for us to know what the problem is. Butler was projected by most to be a first round talent, and he seemed to develop easonably well last year.

PatsBoy12

On what plays? I was looking for him, but maybe I just missed him. Are you talking ST's? I'll probably just have to watch the game again.

Can someone page Reiss and tell him to do the snap count report that he does from time-to-time?

Uncle Rico

Reiss tweet from late in the game (can't remember exactly when, but definitely late in the comeback):

Twitter / Mike Reiss: Patriots insert Darius But ...

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PatsBoy12

Thanks, Rico. I definitely missed seeing him.

Marqui

That's kind of a good thing if you think about it.

Calciumee

Usually not a bad thing

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upstater1

He's played since the Bills game for sure.

I remember him making a couple key breakups against Davone Bess.

Here, check this out:

CheeseMonkeys

^^ Davone looks like he's enjoying himself