That's horsesh*t! That wasn't it and even if it was you still put him in the game. Nothing was working. Your defense kept giving up big 3rd downs.
Butler , according to Butler, said the coaches lost faith in him.
Whose fault is that?
The person responsible for not playing in the Super Bowl is Butler, not Belichick. Had he not lost their trust and faith he plays. His teammates should be furious with him for screwing it up.