If I was going to go out, I was going to do it my way, playing hard.”īutler has been a perfect fit in Pagano’s aggressive defense. “I knew if I did get another opportunity, I was going to take it and run. “Watching the game, I knew I was good enough to play in this league. Through it all, Butler’s optimism seldom wavered. They cut me, Carolina cut me and I finally found a home here.
“I also learned things about myself and persevering, about fighting through adversity. I’m thankful for the opportunity they gave me.
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“I learned how to be a professional, how to prepare for a game, things like that. “I learned a lot playing in New England and for (coach Bill) Belichick,” Butler said. He appeared in 29 games, eight as a starter, in two seasons before being waived. The Patriots saw an enormous upside in Butler when they used the 41st overall pick in the 2009 draft on the aggressive 5-foot-10, 188-pounder out of Connecticut. He does a great job in our nickel package, our sub package. “He’s one of the vocal leaders in the back end. We were fortunate to get D-Buts in here and he’s done a great job. “He’s done a nice job,” coach Chuck Pagano said. He has settled in as one of the league’s better nickel corners, routinely covering the slot receiver in three-corner alignments.Īlthough Butler failed to notch an interception this season, he led the Colts with four in each of the past two years. He has appeared in 41 regular season games, 15 as a starter. Neither Butler nor the Colts has any regrets.īutler has embraced his latest - last? - opportunity and excelled. I appreciated for him to say this was a great opportunity for me, but if it didn’t work out, guys kind of turn the page on you and you wind up in the UFL or Canada or wherever.” Grigson was very up front and blunt with me.
“You never know how many opportunities you’re going to get. It was my third opportunity,” Butler said. “Honestly, I looked at (the Colts) as my last chance. Treat this as if it’s your last shot at the NFL, he told Butler, because it might be. A healthy body was required, and Grigson was direct with Butler.
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