After the Patriots loss to the Raiders on Sunday, Butler voiced his displeasure about being seemingly ignored by his ex-coach, Bill Belichick, during the postgame moments of the Raiders‘ victory over the Patriots. Despite having a four-year history with the Patriots, Butler felt the cold shoulder from a man he had once looked up to.
Reflecting on the silence, Butler stated, “It did make me very upset that Bill didn’t even have the respect to say anything to me after the game. Not even congratulate me, tell me, ‘You look good,’ or, ‘You don’t look good,’ ‘Kiss my a-,” something. He didn’t say anything. Kind of felt disrespected, made me feel bad.”
Belichick is officially on the hot seat
While it’s evident that Belichick is managing the stress of the Patriots’ rocky season start, having plunged to a dismal 1-5 record – their bleakest since 1995, this hasn’t lessened the sting of his silent treatment for Butler. But perhaps it’s not just Butler who felt the chill; Belichick‘s frosty handshake with Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels, with whom he shares a two-decade professional history, was notably brief.
Observers might wonder if the mounting pressure is causing Belichick to retreat further into his characteristic dry demeanor. As the narrative goes, he’s never been one for emotional post-game courtesies.
The recent game was a pivotal one. It not only saw the Raiders get to a balanced 3-3 score but also spotlighted McDaniels‘ first win over his long-time mentor.
While the Patriots grapple with their downward trajectory and aim for higher draft picks, they’d do well to remember the emotional value of acknowledgment, especially for those who once shared their trenches. After all, in a game where relationships often run deeper than strategy, sometimes a simple nod can make all the difference.
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