The New England Patriots’ chances of making the playoffs have dropped precipitously after Week 8. Since 1990, teams with 2-5 records have made the playoffs 4.9% (seven teams of 144 teams) of the time. Those are the odds the Patriots face after losing 24-21 to the Buffalo Bills.
And yet a former Patriot isn’t counting out his team. Retired cornerback Darius Butler explained why he still thinks New England has a shot at making the playoffs in 2020.
The season isn’t over — not yet. Butler seems to abide by the “Trust in Belichick” philosophy. Perhaps Patriots fans will enjoy a little positivity. Here’s what Butler said during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
"It sounds like you guys have come to the conclusion that the #Patriots are dead…
See I'm not there yet" ~ @DariusJButler still has faith in Bill Belichick & @CameronNewton #PatMcAfeeShowLIVE pic.twitter.com/gBGcPzOLq9
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 2, 2020
Butler admitted “it does” feel like the Patriots are dead, but that he believes in Belichick and Cam Newton to win some games and make up ground in an AFC East that could disappoint in the coming weeks.
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