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Bill Belichick Deflects Question About Malcolm Butler's Super Bowl 52 Benching

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick refused to answer questions about cornerback Malcolm Butler's benching in the team's Super Bowl LII loss to the Philadelphia Eagles as the Pats opened 2018 training camp.

On Wednesday, Matt Dolloff of 98.5 The Sports Hub provided Belichick's typical forward-looking response when asked to comment on his decision.

"I'm focused on training camp," he said.

Belichick refused to cave as reporters continued to press the topic:

"I'm focused on doing the best I can for the 2018 New England Patriots.