New England Patriots restricted free agent cornerback Malcolm Butler is so far having a rough off season. Not getting a contract extension and the recent signing of star cornerback Stephon Gilmore to big money contract has taken its toll on Malcolm Butler that it left him frustrated at the New England Patriots. So frustrated that Malcolm Butler asked his agent to look for teams who are interested in trading for him. But now it seems like Malcolm Butler has a change a heart.
A day after asking his agent, Derek Simpson, to look for possible trade partners, Malcolm Butler has somewhat mellowed down on his stance and would most probably stay with the New England Patriots, according to a report by CBS Boston. Malcolm Butler is currently on his third year with the New England Patriots and is a restricted free agent.
After playing three seasons with the New England Patriots and helping them win two Super Bowl championships, including the game saving interception against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX, Malcolm Butler understandably wanted a raise on his new deal. The New England Patriots won't give the lucrative long term extension that Malcolm Butler desires and which he felt that he deserves.
That left Malcolm Butler frustrated and angry with the New England Patriots. To make matters worse for Malcolm Butler, the New England Patriots Stephon Gilmore to a five year, $65 million contract, via a report from the Bleacher Report. That didn't sit too well with Malcolm Butler.
After being initially frustrated and angry with the New England Patriots, Malcolm Butler has seemed to calm down. It seems that Malcolm Butler has finally realized that the New England Patriots are thinking business first and it doesn't matter to them how much you've given to them as a player.
Malcolm Butler would still attract a lot of interest from a lot of teams that could offer him more money. But at the of the day, the New England Patriots can still match whatever contract is offered to Malcolm Butler for him to stay with the New England Patriots. For Malcolm Butler, that's exactly what he prefers.
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