Malcolm Butler Wants To Leave Patriots

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Malcolm Butler Wants To Leave Patriots 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Mon Mar 13, 2017 4:16 pm

Malcolm Butler is interested in leaving the New England Patriots.

Butler is "extremely frustrated" by the Patriots refusal to sign him to a long-term deal while signing Stephon Gilmore to a big deal in free agency.

Butler is “courting offers elsewhere” and “wants [a] new home.”

Any team that signs Butler will be require to give up a first round pick.

Via Mike Giardi/CSN New England

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Re: Malcolm Butler Wants To Leave Patriots 

Post#2 » by BorkLazer » Tue Mar 14, 2017 6:06 am

I'll always appreciate what Butler has done for the Pats, and he is an extremely smart player, but the fact is he is not as athletic as the average corner, therefore his play will deteriorate faster than one would think. Gilmore offers the same level of intelligence with much improved physical attributes. I also (want to) believe the Patriots made a reasonable offer, not wanting to let both Ryan and Butler leave, but are not going to break the bank for him, and have eyes on a capable replacement.

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