Patriots Rumor Malcolm Butler Mega Thread

[VectorPrime]

The Titans are full of ex Pats who definitely have inside info about Butler. I didn't think it was possible but Belichick's decision to bench Butler just got even more unbelievably baffling.

 

[ensoul]

Oh well at least we have Jones and Rowe. Both are lockdown corners so I'm worried there isn't enough playing time for both of them.

 

[Huckleberry1]

I’m glad the Patriots didn’t give him that deal. I thought Jonathan Jones outplayed him last season. I think they could use the #31 pick in a CB and upgrade the position.

 

[supafly]

Belichick winning the comp game so far???

“Everyone else playing checkers in free agency while Belichick plays chess with comp picks.”

 

[farn]

Always a legend. AND, unlike some, came back the next few years after the play to post solid production.

I’m the biggest BB apologist out there, but I can’t help but be bothered that MB didn’t play in that last game. One play on D is all we needed.

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

I’m glad the Patriots didn’t give him that deal. I thought Jonathan Jones outplayed him last season. I think they could use the #31 pick in a CB and upgrade the position.

I wouldn't waste the 31 first pick on a corner.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

I wouldn't waste the 31 first pick on a corner.

I . . . I honestly don't understand you. Your takes are something else.

Alexander, Hughes, Davis, Oliver -- any of them could legitimately be worth the pick at #31. How is that a waste, if we get a high level starting cornerback across from Gilmore?

 

[long distance]

I’m glad the Patriots didn’t give him that deal. I thought Jonathan Jones outplayed him last season. I think they could use the #31 pick in a CB and upgrade the position.

Bill will trade down, Id gladly use it for Jaire Alexander if he is still there.. He was safely below that range (@mocksters that is) before combine after injured season. Now he's back way up. But one can dream.. He could be serious upgrade over Butler possibly in yr 1.

 

[tasmlab]

Good for him. I wish he could've had a better story here, especially given how magical the beginning was.

I still want to hear what happened with the SB LII. Maybe he'll be free to talk about it now that he's signed a new contract elsewhere.

 

[102 Pat]

I . . . I honestly don't understand you. Your takes are something else.

Alexander, Hughes, Davis, Oliver -- any of them could legitimately be worth the pick at #31. How is that a waste, if we get a high level starting cornerback across from Gilmore?

Please don't question da pimp of hot takes!

 

[luuked]

I . . . I honestly don't understand you. Your takes are something else.

Alexander, Hughes, Davis, Oliver -- any of them could legitimately be worth the pick at #31. How is that a waste, if we get a high level starting cornerback across from Gilmore?

I think the account is just a hidden markov model type of AI posting pimpin replies..

 

[chasa]

Malcom getting what he deserves. Good luck in Ten fella. Sorry we boned you in the superbowl.

 

[Ross12]

I . . . I honestly don't understand you. Your takes are something else.

Alexander, Hughes, Davis, Oliver -- any of them could legitimately be worth the pick at #31. How is that a waste, if we get a high level starting cornerback across from Gilmore?

because corners don’t play offense duh

 

[PWRxWLF]

I . . . I honestly don't understand you. Your takes are something else.

Alexander, Hughes, Davis, Oliver -- any of them could legitimately be worth the pick at #31. How is that a waste, if we get a high level starting cornerback across from Gilmore?

Everyone on that list better be over 5’11” though. Last thing I need is to spend super bowl week stressed out wondering if our starting corner is gonna be benched for someone taller. I ain’t got time for that.

 

[long distance]

“Everyone else playing checkers in free agency while Belichick plays chess with comp picks.”

The restraint in signing UFAs is important part of BB's amazing football economy. I was just thinking today how much you gain that way (bc you always do)..

Just this latest example: trade for Shelton instead of going for f.e. Poe brought him top DT for 2M + 7M (option) = 4.5M apy instead of 10M+ apy and in addition brought him a 2018 5th rounder (while the 2019 3rd rounder is reinstated).

 

[NG Pats Fan]

All that money for a guy we left on the bench in the Super Bowl...

Great Decision BB

 

[supafly]

The restraint in signing UFAs is important part of BB's amazing football economy. I was just thinking today how much you gain that way (bc you always do)..

Just this latest example: trade for Shelton instead of going for f.e. Poe brought him top DT for 2M + 7M (option) = 4.5M apy instead of 10M+ apy and in addition brought him a 2018 5th rounder (while the 2019 3rd rounder is reinstated).

I’m just joking around with what people will say about how much smarter he is. I realize the importance of the comp pick game.

 

[Huckleberry1]

I wouldn't waste the 31 first pick on a corner.

No, you would just complain when he didn’t.

It’s a shame that every thread in this forum is essentially turning into the game day threads, where all people do is cry, whine, and ***** at every move.

 

[Love The Drake]

All that money for a guy we left on the bench in the Super Bowl...

Great Decision BB

He had a Shakey season but he looked like Deion in his prime next to Jordan Richards being on the field

 

[Betterthanmost]

All that money for a guy we left on the bench in the Super Bowl...

Great Decision BB

Time will tell, but I am surprised he was valued by any team this much. Well done MB. Keep making plays. There was something about him that rub BB.