Former New England Patriots player Adam Butler expressed his severe disappointment after feeling disrespected by his former coach, Bill Belichick.
In the aftermath of the Las Vegas Raiders 21-17 win on Sunday, Butler was looking to speak to Belichick – but Bill apparently was in no mood.
Butler spent four seasons with the Patriots, joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2017.
After the game, Butler conveyed his dissatisfaction, stating: “It did make me very upset that Bill didn’t even have the respect to say anything to me after the game. Not even congratulate me, tell me, ‘You look good,’ or, ‘You don’t look good,’ ‘Kiss my ass,’ something.”
“He didn’t say anything. Kind of felt disrespected, made me feel bad. I know Coach Belichick has bigger things to worry about obviously. They’re going through a tough time, but I mean geez, wave, something. But nothing,” he added.
"Bill didn't have the respect to say anything to me after the game…kind of felt disrespected."#Raiders Adam Butler spent 4 seasons in New England and didn't hold back on Bill Belichick after the game. #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/epv9bp4FFF
— Logan Reever (@loganreever) October 16, 2023
Belichick is not known to be the friendliest of people – especially following losses – and especially losses to former assistants of his, as Josh McDaniels is.
Sunday’s loss was especially hard for Bill as it dropped the Patriots to a miserable 1-5 on the season – New England’s worst start since 1995.
Is Belichick actually on the hot-seat??? … Is that even possible?
Do you think the Patriots can turn things around? … Or is it time to start studying the 2024 quarterback class?