Malcom Butler Controversy

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@SmashmouthD said:
Maybe it wasn't his weed? 

...and he doesn't own a watch so that's why he missed curfew.

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@ArizonaViking said:

@SmashmouthD said:
Maybe it wasn't his weed? 

...and he doesn't own a watch so that's why he missed curfew.

Lol. He doesn't need a watch, cellphones have clocks on them. He was just being a dumbass for missing curfew. 

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Maybe he said something like, "hey, I think these Eagles are pretty good Biil." Boom, benched.

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I believe the alleged “curfew violation” was for having some trim in his room.. rumor has it!  :o

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@Kentis said:
I believe the alleged “curfew violation” was for having some trim in his room.. rumor has it!  :o

but it wasnt like that... she was just there to drop off the pot.

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@Sir Viking Bob VWO said:
Reports out here near Foxborough have stated Butler missed curfew and was caught with weed, thats why he was benched, and more reports have the locker room not happy with that decision

You dont have the whole story and it likely never comes out.  The BFL is not as strict on “weed” (they can’t be, it is legal in some of the states the NFL has teams.

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@Tom Moore said:

@Sir Viking Bob VWO said:
Reports out here near Foxborough have stated Butler missed curfew and was caught with weed, thats why he was benched, and more reports have the locker room not happy with that decision

You dont have the whole story and it likely never comes out.  The BFL is not as strict on “weed” (they can’t be, it is legal in some of the states the NFL has teams.

maybe he doesnt,  and maybe the league doesnt care about pot use,  but it wasnt the league that benched him it was belicheat and maybe he didnt want his players getting stoned the night before the big game?  I am sure pretty sure my gut was right from the beginning though,  this is more that just not being able to practice a couple days due to illness.

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Poor Butler reminded me of another outstanding NFL citizen and his SB appearance.  From Wiki...


"After the 1997 season, Eugene Robinson joined the Atlanta Falcons in 1998. During the season, Robinson recorded 46 tackles, two fumble recoveries, four interceptions, and one touchdown return, earning his third career Pro Bowl selection. After making a game-saving play in the NFC Championship game (breaking up an otherwise certain winning touchdown to Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss) Robinson made it back to the Super Bowl (the Falcons' first appearance ever) for the third year in a row, and again faced the Broncos.
The night prior to Super Bowl XXXIII, Robinson was arrested by an undercover police officer for soliciting a prostitute.[1] Earlier that day, Robinson received the Athletes in Action/Bart Starr Award, given annually to a player who best exemplifies outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community. After the arrest Robinson agreed to return the award.[2]
The next day, without much sleep the night before due to the prostitution incident, Robinson gave up an 80-yard touchdown reception to Broncos receiver Rod Smith, giving the Broncos a 17–3 lead over the Falcons. Later, in the fourth quarter, he missed a tackle on Denver running back Terrell Davis that enabled Davis to break a long run to the Atlanta 10-yard line. The Atlanta Falcons ended up losing the game, 34–19, and Robinson was widely denounced by the press and fans for the previous night's incident. The next season was Robinson's last with the Falcons."

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@Ralphie said:
Poor Butler reminded me of another outstanding NFL citizen and his SB appearance.  From Wiki...

"After the 1997 season, Eugene Robinson joined the Atlanta Falcons in 1998. During the season, Robinson recorded 46 tackles, two fumble recoveries, four interceptions, and one touchdown return, earning his third career Pro Bowl selection. After making a game-saving play in the NFC Championship game (breaking up an otherwise certain winning touchdown to Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss) Robinson made it back to the Super Bowl (the Falcons' first appearance ever) for the third year in a row, and again faced the Broncos.
The night prior to Super Bowl XXXIII, Robinson was arrested by an undercover police officer for soliciting a prostitute.[1] Earlier that day, Robinson received the Athletes in Action/Bart Starr Award, given annually to a player who best exemplifies outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community. After the arrest Robinson agreed to return the award.[2]
The next day, without much sleep the night before due to the prostitution incident, Robinson gave up an 80-yard touchdown reception to Broncos receiver Rod Smith, giving the Broncos a 17–3 lead over the Falcons. Later, in the fourth quarter, he missed a tackle on Denver running back Terrell Davis that enabled Davis to break a long run to the Atlanta 10-yard line. The Atlanta Falcons ended up losing the game, 34–19, and Robinson was widely denounced by the press and fans for the previous night's incident. The next season was Robinson's last with the Falcons."

Nah, Robinson actually made the field...