Because it’s Bill B. It’s likely we’ll never hear why Butler was benched.
The fact is. Butler played 98% of every defensive snap for NE the past three seasons.
On the surface. This appears to be the dumbest decision by a coach in Super Bowl history. There has to be a lot going on below the surface.
Butlers only comment on the matter after the game, “They gave up on me. ****. It is what it is”