In the wake of trade rumors between the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints involving cornerback Malcolm Butler, it was reported Thursday that Butler wanted a deal to be struck.
According to Mike Giardi of CSNNE, Butler was very much in favor of being shipped from the defending Super Bowl champions to the Saints: "He wanted New Orleans. He wanted them badly. They couldn't work out a deal. So what's he supposed to do now? Sit at home? No, you suck it up. You have to turn yourself back into a Patriot at least for a year, and hope.