Malcolm Butler was benched because of a gentleman's agreement trade between Bill Belichick and Sean Payton
Nobody knows why [Malcolm Butler was benched]... I actually think it's something else entirely. I think it's part of a gentleman's agreement between [Bill] Belichick and Sean Payton just to keep him healthy for the trade that is yet to be finalized. But it's definitely coming.
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