FredFromDartmouth

You might have noticed that teams are going away from McCourty (because of his superior coverage skills and lighting quick hands). On the other side Arrington is an above average corner who is consistent and does not make mistakes....leaving Butler as the prime target of the Jets. Hopefully Butler has a good game and gets some help.

Otis Smith was the key to the Patriots first Super Bowl win; hopefully Butler will step it up in this game.

Dufflebagz

He's mediocre to average at best.

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alvinnf

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My Homer radar just went off!

FredFromDartmouth

I resemble that remark.

McCourty has the fastest hands I have ever seen on a CB; he has a remarkable ability to pry the ball loose. It is no wonder that teams are throwing away from him; not only can he make the pick but he is also adept at generating fumbles.

Arrington is a solid mistake-free corner that can hit hard. He will give up a play or two but every corner does; he rarely gives up a big play.

Watching Butler is nerve wracking. He has good speed but not good ball skills. His ball skills are improving but will they be up the challenge on Sunday? Hopefully Merriwether will be there to deliver the Big Bang.

upstater1

Butler played a lot in the previous Jets game but I expect Chung will play more this game because of Sanchez's shoulder.

bruce_w

Arrington has done a mediocre job this season? His play has put him at well above average.

The_Riddler

Butler's play has picked up since he was pined. He has definately studied more and prepared better since then, you can see it with his recent play. I think he is best suited for the slot because of his athletism and that's where he'll be against Cotchery and I'm comfortable with that match up.

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Hey Rex have you met our new Tightends? Say Hi to Aaron and Gronk !

zoostation

You could argue he was a key reason for the loss in game one. Got singed by Edwards all day.

Having said that....I think he has improved dramatically since week 2

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brady199

Butler will be one of 45 Keys.

I would say the top Key Players would be Obviously Brady, Wilfork to stop the run, along with Mayo and maybe spikes. None of the WR's or TE's are major keys because you can't KEY on anyone of them.

Remember all Butler has to do is....Do YOUR Job!!!

RodThePat

McCourty is "well above average", Brandon Flowers is "well above average", Kyle Arrington is pretty much the definition of a mediocre CB. Won't get abused often, but will give up his share of completions. He is physical and tries hard, and has exceeded all expectations as an UDFA,and that's commendable, but let's not act like he is anything more than a perfectly average defensive back.