New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is an extrovert. His responses to reporters’ questions often make headlines, but one former player is now unhappy with his recent treatment of him.
After the Las Vegas Raiders beat Belichick and the Patriots, defensive tackle Adam Butler wants to go after his former head coach. However, it is not. Butler told reporters that Belichick had turned cold shoulder on him. He said even a wave from his former head coach was acceptable.
“It really frustrated me a lot that Bill didn’t even have the respect to say anything after the game or even congratulate me or tell me ‘you look good’ or ‘you don’t look good’ or anything like that, you know.” Kiss My ass or something. ” He didn’t say anything. I felt disrespected and it made me feel bad. But I know Coach Belichick has bigger things to worry about. They’re going through a tough time, but I mean, Shhh, wave or something,” Butler said.
Butler’s comments circulated on social media. New England Patriots fans and all NFL fans commented on the interaction.
While some weren’t surprised Belichick overlooked the former Patriots player, others called the longtime head coach a “sore loser.” Some have even compared him to Tom Brady.
How long has Adam Butler played for Bill Belichick and the Patriots?
An undrafted free agent out of Vanderbilt University, Butler was signed by the New England Patriots in May 2017. He played four seasons with the Patriots and even won Super Bowl LIII with the team. During his time with the Patriots, he played in 63 games. He finished with 54 tackles, 96 combined tackles, 15 sacks and nine pass deflections.
Butler then signed a two-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. However, he only played for the team for one season. He was waived by the Dolphins after failing his physical before the 2022 NFL season. In January 2023, he was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders and entered the 53-man roster. In six games this season, he has five tackles, nine combined tackles and one sack.