Player Signing Patriots sign Malcom Butler

[TheRainMaker]

Remember when I stuck up for Malcom Butler, blamed the coaches and thought he'd never return to the Pats?

Forget that.

 

[Triumph]

Why are they paying him this much money?!....

If Franchised, JC Jackson would have earned 17 million guaranteed in 2022. His new Chargers deal averages 16.5 million per season.

Butler might earn 9 million total for 2022 and 2023.

 

[Pape]

I figured they might make a run at Steven Nelson, but he would have been way more expensive than this.

So maybe there's enough left to get Hicks, Flowers, or a guy like Clowney.

i immediately jumped to ... 57 lol , thank you for that!

He's still available iirc... Havent heard about him visiting anywhere though, so maybe? edit... read up on him a bit... im fine passing on him

would love hicks to return... hell id settle for danny shelton at this point... would have to think on clowney though... hes usually not cheap

 

[PowerRunRevival]

I think Butler will probably provide better value as a Patriots than any other team. We have seen time and time again how players work best in Belichick's system. That being said I'd like to see one more veteran corner or high round draft pick brought in to compete for the top corner spot.

 

[Pape]

Remember when I stuck up for Malcom Butler, blamed the coaches and thought he'd never return to the Pats?

Forget that.

Malcolm

Malcom was a bust

 

[Disco Volante]

Shocking. I guess whatever he did pre-Super Bowl was really that bad. Welcome back!

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

I think Butler will probably provide better value as a Patriots than any other team. We have seen time and time again how players work best in Belichick's system. That being said I'd like to see one more veteran corner or high round draft pick brought in to compete for the top corner spot.

This is why im suprised trey flowers hasn’t been brought back yet. Seemed like an obvious move the minute he was released

 

[FCB02062]

bill the GM calling Aqib Talib as we speak

 

[PowerRunRevival]

This is why im suprised trey flowers hasn’t been brought back yet. Seemed like an obvious move the minute he was released

I think the long wait has meant that Flowers hasn't gotten the money he wanted elsewhere. The longer he goes un-signed the more likely the Pats get him back on a team friendly deal.

This could also apply to Stephon Gillmore, if the Jones tweet was enough to recruit him back.

 

[venecol]

I figured they might make a run at Steven Nelson, but he would have been way more expensive than this.

So maybe there's enough left to get Hicks, Flowers, or a guy like Clowney.

Yea, I was hoping we'd sign Nelson. Oh well.

Welcome back Malcolm.

 

[Deus Irae]

Think you go fishing for one more CB Cousin?.
I will get booed for this one but one CB is a former first rounder that just got cut. Trae Waynes.
"Minnesota selected him in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft and the team was hoping he would develop into their next great cornerback.

Waynes was solid in his tenure with the Vikings. But he was still really never able to live up to the expectations that came with being drafted in the first round".
This kid will be cheap. The Bengals cut him. He took a covid year. That did not help his cause. He signed a three year 42 million dollar contract with the Bengals and he did not perform even after the wasted covid year.
Could be a typical BB reclamation project. Mills was probabaly is the comp. He has the skills of a first rounder and the mind of a camp free agent. He's only 29. 4.31 speed. In his 5 years with the Vikes, 247 tackles, 7 ints and 42 PDs.



DW Toys

They need more at CB. Where they get it from doesn't matter, as long as it's good enough to get the job done. What they really need is a CB1, but I don't know where they're going to find one.

 

[DW Toys]

Waynes would probably improve this secondary too. But unless BB is a magician, I don’t see this reclamation secondary competing with playoff quality WRs.

True, very true Cousin, but the main issue in our secondary is lack of speed. Waynes is a 4.31 guy. Does that transfer to a reinvigorated CB piece? Who knows.......but it's now or never for the kid. He has the talent.
Seem like those who took the covid out did not help their career....see Hightower......Many were legit with fears and family considerations I'm sure. Just sayin.
It was/is a terrible time. hope it gets obliterated and we get peace.
DW Toys

 

[Deus Irae]

Remember when I stuck up for Malcom Butler, blamed the coaches and thought he'd never return to the Pats?

Forget that.

You can still go 2 for 3

 

[resdubwhite]

They need more at CB. Where they get it from doesn't matter, as long as it's good enough to get the job done. What they really need is a CB1, but I don't know where they're going to find one.

Gilmore still that?

 

[ahmed]

Very happy as I am a big believer in the guy and nostalgic!

He knows the system and so as long as the physical tools are there he will hit the ground running.

 

[venecol]

Hopefully the year Malcolm took off helped him get his head on straight and he focused on his skills. Not looking forward to him getting torched on the forum if not.

I believe in you, Malcolm Go!

 

[Deus Irae]

Gilmore still that?

Probably not, but that injury he's been dealing with leaves some room for optimism, if you're a team with a real need.

 

[Ross12]

bill the GM calling Aqib Talib as we speak

I bet Talib could still play a little bit tbh. Dude's barely 36

 

[venecol]

 

[TheRainMaker]

With this signing, I will now not rule out a Gilmore return.