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

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They usually don't sign long term big contract and will get someone else for cheaper.

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They sign plenty of guys for big contracts

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They basically just gave Gilmore the contract butler wanted

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Gilmore is a very good player, and Butler is tendered.

So they're going to pay someone of similar level of Butler and turn Butler into assets.

Gilmore + 32nd or 44th pick > Butler for 1 year

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But doesn't anyone find it a little weird that butler is supposedly so good but the pats went out and gave Gilmore the big contract and not their very own SB hero?

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They let one of the best defensive players in the NFL walk just last year. They'll go after value and sign FA's instead. They have that luxury with their player development they've been able to retain.