NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports a "perfect storm" of issues contributed to Malcolm Butler's surprising benching during the Patriots' Super Bowl loss to the Eagles.
Those issues apparently included Butler battling an illness, having a rough week in practice, and violating curfew.
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Bill Belichick said Monday that Butler's benching was "best for the football team." Butler did not play a single defensive snap during the Patriots' loss to the Eagles, who put up 41 points against a lifeless New England defense.