FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Veteran cornerback Malcolm ButlerThe first time he worked with the New England PatriotsThe game began with a dramatic, game-sealing intercept in Super Bowl XLIX. It ended with a shocking and unexpected benching in Super Bowl LII. He expressed surprise Monday that he was able to return with the team a second consecutive time.
Butler admitted that he didn’t know he would return to New England after participating in the first day’s voluntary offseason program.
“But I did one thing: you don’t burn down your bridges. You can handle situations both as a man and as a grown-up. I wouldn’t have the chance to return if I hadn’t done that.”
Butler signed a two-year contract worth up to $9 million on March 23He retired after one year of service to the organization. Arizona Cardinals2021 Butler claimed that Bill Belichick, Patriots coach, was the catalyst for his return.
“It surprised me, it really did. My agent [Derek Simpson]He said Bill wanted to speak with me. I was delighted. Butler explained that she was happy to get back into shape and started working out straight away.
Butler explained to Belichick that he asked him if “locked in” after one year. He also said that they had already addressed the Super Bowl benching that occurred in February 2018.
Butler, 32, said he is confident that he will soon return to his former form.
“I’m confident I got it. It’s been a hard work. Butler, who is the top candidate to replace a former starter, said that he didn’t spend all of his offseason on the couch. J.C. JacksonThe signing of a letter by. Los Angeles ChargersAs a free agent. “I believe in myself. I wouldn’t be here without the Patriots believing the same. I’ll defeat [those]Odds are, I’m telling it now.”
Butler spoke about his retirement from Cardinals. You can’t do anything physically if you aren’t mentally prepared. That was the right decision.
“I am a football fan and I came out of retirement to play. Thanks to the Patriots, I have another chance to play.