re: Strief: Saints "hit the lottery" with rookie receiver Butler

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hope this kid turns out like they said but let's pump the breaks a little. Hasn't even played in a preseason game

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While I don't disagree, that the praise is coming from Strief and not just some fan or beat writer gives it a little more credibility. It's not as if Strief is so far removed from his playing days that he can't recognize a good player when he sees one. Plus, one would have to think he's still very much tied in several of the current players and coaches, particularly Brees, Payton, and much of the offensive staff. I suspect his opinion is not simply based on his own observations, but what his former teammates and coaches are saying "off the record"