re: Malcolm Butler warming up to the idea of playing in New Orleans

They could have given Butler the contract and had just him, Signed Gilmore and then have Butler for 1 more season at $3.91 million, or sign Gilmore and trade Butler for a high draft pick. Sounds to me that the Patriots are doing what benefits them the most. I don't think it says anything negative about Butler. They are just getting the most value out of him that they can.