Undrafted rookie cornerback Malcolm Butler made one of the most spectacular plays in Super Bowl history when he intercepted Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson in the last seconds of Super Bowl XLIX.
However, Butler doesn’t want to be the guy known for just making that one play. In a conference call with reporters, Butler shared these comments about the play.
I’m going to probably enjoy this moment, I’ll never forget it. Probably for a couple more days or whatever, however it dies down. Have a little time to relax and then get back to work and just try to prove my point that this one play doesn’t [define] me. I don’t want to be known as a great player for one play, so I’ve got more to prove. So, I’ll have a little relax time and get back to work.
Whether the 24-year-old becomes more involved in the Patriots’ defense come next season remains to be seen. Butler faces competition with cornerback Darrelle Revis (potentially a free agent), Brandon Browner and Kyle Arrington. There’s also cornerbacks Alfonzo Dennard and Logan Ryan to compete with.
A comparison when looking at how NFL popularity can tank overnight, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Malcolm Smith was the Super Bowl MVP last February. One year later, Smith didn’t play a single snap on Defense for Seattle in the Super bowl.
However this plays out, it will be hard for the general public to not think of Butler as “the guy that made that one great play.”
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