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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.If you watched the sounds of the game you'd see Boyer screaming after Butler caught that interception "turn your ****ing head around Butler what are you doing playing the ball!?!?!??!? ****" *slams head set*.But but but we were told here several times that Josh Boyer was a lousy coach!
Agree, it's becoming more and more about specific matchups which could vary in-game. I love what we've got at CB right now, a real variety of skill sets and physical attributes:I don't really understand the question.
Belichick obviously wants 5 or 6 CBs on the team, most of whom will see regular action in specific packages and as game-by-game matchups dictate. Butler has clearly solidified his spot in that rotation. All things being equal, it looks like Dennard is probably the odd man out. Assuming they can get everyone signed:
Revis
Browner
Arrington
Butler
Ryan
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In year two of this defense, I would expect even more sophisticated changes week-to-week to fine-tune the matchups.
Look at the alignment on the interception. Was Butler or Browner "on the slot receiver"? I think the old concepts don't necessarily apply to the way Belichick is starting to morph his secondary in various packages.
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As you mention, Arrington was a huge contributor throughout this past season. Many were praising him in the weeks leading up to the SB.
Before Butler made the Super Bowl-winning play, only three teams had signed up to attend West Alabama's Pro Day. Since then, 10 more teams have inquired with the school about attending, Cullen said. Butler is also expected to attend as a way to show his own support.
That play where Kearse got his lucky catch was a great play by Malcolm as well. Even if they had lost that game I would never had counted that against him. He played that ball to the best of his physical ability.
Butler divided time with Dennard as being our active #5 or inactive #6 defensive back. While he had a fine season for a UDFA, and a great SB, I don't think that it is reasonable to expect that as a 2nd year UDFA, he will be our starting nickel back.
IMHO, I hope that Butler will continue to improve (better than Dennard and Ryan before him) in his sophomore year and be part of lots of winning game plans. Our big 3 for 2014 were Revis, Browner and Arrington. I expect that to continue. HOWEVER, I certainly hope that Butler will be getting more reps than Ryan or Dennard, more than the 16.6% of the reps that he had as our #6 DB in 2014.
Butler divided time with Dennard as being our active #5 or inactive #6 defensive back. While he had a fine season for a UDFA, and a great SB, I don't think that it is reasonable to expect that as a 2nd year UDFA, he will be our starting nickel back.
IMHO, I hope that Butler will continue to improve (better than Dennard and Ryan before him) in his sophomore year and be part of lots of winning game plans. Our big 3 for 2014 were Revis, Browner and Arrington. I expect that to continue. HOWEVER, I certainly hope that Butler will be getting more reps than Ryan or Dennard, more than the 16.6% of the reps that he had as our #6 DB in 2014.
A bit off topic, but I really liked seeing a bawling Butler being mobbed by his teammates as he came off the field.
That is the epitome of what I love about sports.
Go ahead and cry Malcolm, let that emotion and enormity of what you've just accomplished in the biggest stage in the world, at the biggest time in the game, flow through you.
You've earned it, and I salute you.
A bit off topic, but I really liked seeing a bawling Butler being mobbed by his teammates as he came off the field.
That is the epitome of what I love about sports.
Go ahead and cry Malcolm, let that emotion and enormity of what you've just accomplished in the biggest stage in the world, at the biggest time in the game, flow through you.
You've earned it, and I salute you.
Apples & Oranges, Arrington is a good slot player and very good ST player who is miscast on the outside. Browner would be a terrible Slot corner.
Butler is competing with Ryan ( who is a zone CB) and Dennard for PT.
I certainly can't complain, I was crying too.