Malcolm Butler's interception saves the day

(Boston Globe) Malcolm Butler made the biggest play in helping the Patriots win the Super Bowl. (By Alan Miller, Globe Staff)

[@AKABoondock19]

No one giving this kid enough credit. All the talk is about the playcall, but Butler MADE A PLAY

[@MrsTruthTeller]

AMEN! It was Butler who read the route and beat him to the ball!!

[@XXLKnowitallXXX]

MrsTruthTeller pay attention to Brandon browner on the play tho, he set him up for success.

[@pentu7738]

happens often in history. plays must be made in the end of the day

[@yeettiti3621]

this dude better never have to buy another beer or a sandwich in Boston ever again

[@GoMiGman]

"It don't matter where you come from, it's what you do when you get here"! Malcolm Butler.

[@GoMiGman]

I love his other line when Michelle Tafoya ran him down right after the game and everyone wanted a piece of the guy LOL so she literally put her hand on his shoulder and spun him around and asked him "what were you thinking when you made that play" as she was gasping for air ROFL and he said this: "I had a vision I was gonna make a big play and I just went out and made a big play" That was great!

[@Lach1234]

What a journey for Malcolm. Undrafted and working at Popeyes until he got called up to traning practice before the season began. Unlikliest hero. A great moment for him. :)

[@jamaljenkins7743]

I love Popeyes.

[@Lach1234]

Jamal Jenkins Season fries are awesome.

[@prospicyy1593]

Popeyes makes me shit

[@glenlackey2]

Plus Tom Brady gave Malcolm that red chevy truck he got for being MVP. Not bad for a days work. Too bad he will have to pay taxes on that new truck gift.

[@daveh4208]

What a man. I love that last comment and I think it's true for most of America. It doesn't matter where you come from, it's what you do when you get here.

[@johngreen2362]

Malcolm boy you came a long way. Vicksburg MS native. Really humble good guy. You deserve it Dro

[@joshusqua7561]

Atta boy butler you deserve bradys truck!

[@Cwhirt910]

Honest have a feeling Brady will be giving it to him as soon as he can.

[@Acecombatrules59]

Cwhirt910 LOL Brady probably forgot about the truck already.

[@rfx2901]

Cwhirt910 Brady said in an interview afterwards he will "Find a way to give him the truck, some way, some how."

[@rookiemoves]

Porozora When Butler passed by the Pru in the parade someone must have shouted something, but he took the keys out and showed everyone before waving them over his head. Was the best moment of the parade.

[@bobshenix]

You called iit... Brady gave him the papers ASAP

[@kevindagame]

Malcolm, thank you. Sincerely a Pats fan

[@troymaretalolesio6015]

Seahawks

[@kevindagame]

What about them?

[@troymaretalolesio6015]

Best team

[@bisexualkermit1398]

^^^LMAO

[@crixxxxxxxxx]

This dude comes to Arizona just hoping to help his team win. Leaves a New England sports hero for all time.

[@moheganson]

Man, he rocked Lockette

[@elgriego331]

Humble Guy. May God bless you with many more years.

[@Brooklynlover007]

Butler deserves a lot of credit for knowing deep in his heart that the Game wasn't over until it was Over. Great job,moved like a damn bullet. Awesome play.

[@docjames6902]

I wish more people outside of New England understood that this man typifies "the Patriot way". It's not just a bullshit, corporate branding phrase. This organization, under the Kraft family, seeks out the right kind of man. Good, hard working, shut the f up and do your job guys. Not punks, not boys, but men. Men who study hard and work their asses off for the benefit of the men they work for and with. Selfless guys. Exemplary, honored and appreciative individuals like Tom Brady who's left millions on the table so his team could go out and recruit more men like Malcolm. This is behavior unheard of in the NFL. Teddy Bruschi went without an agent, negotiating his own contracts because his belief was so strong in this organization and their beliefs. Vince Wilfork has moved on, but not in his heart. It's still in New England and will be forever. That's the Patriot way. That's what this organization inspires. Their play book is the most complex in the league. Their schemes are the toughest in the league. Their players are the smartest and most disciplined in all of football. Malcolm may not have the airs and smug pretenses of a scholar. He missed years of playing time in school because he struggled with his education. A lot of academic types would listen to him speak and look down on him, but he understands the most relevant and important attributes like carrying the play book the way he'd carry a bible and studying it relentlessly. That's the Patriot way. He's thankful to the only organization who called on him at Popeye's Chicken where he was undoubtedly an outstanding employee. He's a good, decent, respectful and humble human being. He represents the Patriot way and he'll be an inspiration for hard working kids like him and the fans of New England for as long as we shall live. Go ahead Baltimore and Indy, conspire to discredit us by trying to make us look like cheaters. We'll carry on in the tradition of Patriot's from back in the day who used pitch forks and anything at hand to defeat the greatest military force on Earth to create the greatest nation on Earth. Our weapons are the wash out's and over the hiller's and under achievers who need only the right cause and inspired leadership and well defined plan to take on and defeat any foe, for little pay, but the greater end of glory and victory. Thank you Mr. Kraft. You are very embodiment and definition of America and the American dream. Thank you Mr. Belichik. You are our George Washington. And thank you Mr. Butler for being who you are, our soldier of redemption and freedom and victory. Be proud Patriot nation, We may not have great names or heritage or weapons, but we know who we are. "We are all patriots, and tonight the Patriots are World Champions."

[@WhataFineWhine]

Actually it was Popeyes, but I read in a few articles he WAS indeed an outstanding employee, working his way around all positions & always doing more than needed. SO glad we have him in a Pats uniform now, bringing that same hard & humble work ethic!!! Love the rest of what u said!

[@docjames6902]

WhataFineWhine Proud as hell to be able to say it. Thanks.

[@docjames6902]

***** Me too. We're lucky to be able to root for the John Wayne of football teams. Let em' hate. We know what we've got brother...And now we're on to number five.

[@ghostdeep2542]

Who's actually gay enough to read that shit

[@valerieriverav]

He saves the Patriots. He's the real MVP.

[@nickcortes686]

Dude I was in tears , love this guy God bless you Malcolm

[@foodflicksandfun253]

Everyone is acting haters because not a single person is giving Malcom Butler credit.

[@dhaoracle]

He's the Unsung Hero of this Super Bowl. He not only cemented his name in SuperBowl History but he cemented his spot on the team next year. We fans always knew he was something special but to really hear how much he works his ass off and how he gets a lot of interceptions in practice only think that he had the talent to become something much more special than a backup. He could possibly take either Dennard or Ryan's place as 4th CB who could actually cover and has a good sense for the ball. That way Arrington could stay in the slot where he excels. Ryan could be the backup to both Butler and Arrington.

[@HeroAndReporter]

This cemented his place on the team

[@misterhankey5547]

What a good Cinderella story. And he didn't get burned by that lucky Kearse catch either. He made a great play on that. Everyone knows his name today and probably forever in Super Bowl lore like Tyree.

[@crystalgrose]

THANK YOU MALCOLM BUTLER!!!!

[@MM858112]

If that was Sherman all he would be saying is "You can't throw on me, I'm the best ever" but Butler showed class for a guy that worked his tail off to be in that position to make the pick for the Super Bowl Champs. Do your job.

[@XXLKnowitallXXX]

Imagine being Lockett. Jeez lol the manic depression..

[@Zlatkovitz]

CLASS! Thanks Butler, Jlian, Tom, Gronk, Danny and all the other Pats! It was a team win all-around!

[@jjribezzo1237]

Thank you Malcom

[@ThothTheAtlanteanK]

job well done Malcolm!

[@dajuansmith5849]

Your the hero bro

[@alvinwang1301]

You da real MVP

[@butlerboibuck785]

My fxkin cousin!!! Vicksburg native. Key to da city 4 this.

[@jakemcqueen1946]

I like this guy

[@lamarrlove196]

give this guy the key to the city.

[@celticschampions]

After that circus catch by the seattle receiver, i was like " no not again, not again" .. Butler to the rescue!! Brady should give his car haha he deserves it too

[@pokerus230]

He did actually! it is his truck now!

[@celticschampions]

pokerus230 really how do you know? is there a video or something? Butler definitely deserves it :)

[@pokerus230]

Ya i believe it was tweeted by a pats writer that brady gave him the keys to the truck

[@DexterHaven]

They say he had the most interceptions in practice this season too.

[@nickrose3633]

I approve of this

[@tylerstewart4966]

malcolm helped us wim.

[@dlewis18]

THE BUTLER DID IT!!!!

[@monarash7607]

Congradulations

[@deliboi281]

I've witnessed two of the greatest plays in Boston Sports history! Dave Robert's Steal and Malcom Butler's pick! BOSTON!!!

[@teddyd14]

MISSISSIPPI!!!!!!!

[@gooseVF-1]

Guess were you're going Malcolm? DISNEYLAND!!!

[@Alumnikiid]

He will never have to buy a beer in new england again

[@empress2500]

congrats malcolm. congrats on getting bradys truck

[@AirForceA7x]

lockette fell asleep on the play he believed he had easy catch from the 1 yard line (he believed it was a given) and butler came in pushed him off and beat him to the ball. As with real life , the question one should ask themselves is how bad do you want it? Butler wanted it more

[@Bob31415]

I really feel like working at Popeyes prepared him for this moment in the Super Bowl.

[@James-uw2xh]

I have that same exact shirt that he has

[@wookie808]

The New England Patriots are the true MVP

[@speakyopeacetv6795]

In Mississippi where we from its family God and sports not necessarily in that order

[@georgem.7785]

Where I come from its sports then god.

[@glenpittman2645]

good job malcolm. you have class something richard sherman needs to improve on.

[@Miketheman926]

Essence of Rudy

[@kingdomofheaven-to2rm]

Disneyland!!!!!!! You deserve it big time!

[@Lee-ii5ij]

mississippi!!!!

[@jameskrys5286]

Wilson 26, Brady 38. Enjoy it while it lasts, 'nuff said

[@Mac1Camp]

He sounds exactly like Aqib Talib

[@joshualapointe4239]

Red jacket, pats hall of fame get him fitted.

[@giancarlobonilla603]

So are they gonna start selling Butler jerseys to people now

[@wlashay56]

it was a great but it was lucky too

[@mikehshsha2459]

Lashay429 Lashay429 no that's not true. The patriots had been practicing for that exact play. Malcolm recognized the play and beat lockette for the ball. Look up Malcolm butler interception. They have a documentary on it

[@wlashay56]

Mike Hs hsha still lucky tho

[@mikehshsha2459]

Lashay429 lol you just don't understand football. Hope you enjoy the commercials this Sunday

[@wlashay56]

Mike Hs hsha still don't change the fact that it was luck fam 😂😂😂

[@wlashay56]

***** still was luck tho😂😂😂

[@mufasajosh]

It is your fault they lost! The Seahawks, that is.

[@kevinkallvet8411]

Very good catch, yet pass had no business being thrown, the New England is trying to get Pete Carroll for next years head coach job.

[@Regular689]

People hate to hear good news about the Pats so I'm going to help the haters out by saying Wilson would be a champ today if Logan Ryan or Arrington was in there instead of Butler. I can't find another db in the game that makes that call look so stupid. Butler is a quick study guy who knows how to watch film.

[@badgrfan1256]

most all the other def backs were trying to throw the game so Wilson and the "black" team could win the superbowl. thanks butler for actually coming in and really TRYING to defend unlike the others! GOD BLESS u man! u left all the racist crap at the door and just played for the TEAM out there on the field! god bless u and your family for doing the right thing!

[@chatman2a]

Huh?

[@badgrfan1256]

larry mercer its easy. the super bowl is the biggest MEDIA outlet for the entire year! the game is advertised in the media as whites (pats) vs blacks (seehawks) this year. the blacks on pats secondary defense laid down (no defense at all) so the seattle (mostly all black team) could get the win and also to make wilson look like a great black QB (which anyone who knows football knows hes average at very best) to show blacks as being superior athletes to the whites! in other words the end result being "blacks are best athletes bla bla bla" and blacks keep the money and power in their corner. all u have to do is go look at the tapes. its all right there. its sort of like having job security for the blacks. then way down the road little black tyrone can get the starting job over little white timmy. and tyrone keeps all the money and bitches in the end! and he keeps clueless whites thinking hes the best athlete. its a con game. but a clever one in the liberal brainwashed media.

[@badgrfan1256]

Charles C its easy. the super bowl is the biggest MEDIA outlet for the entire year! the game is advertised in the media as whites (pats) vs blacks (seehawks) this year. the blacks on pats secondary defense laid down (no defense at all) so the seattle (mostly all black team) could get the win and also to make wilson look like a great black QB (which anyone who knows football knows hes average at very best) to show blacks as being superior athletes to the whites! in other words the end result being "blacks are best athletes bla bla bla" and blacks keep the money and power in their corner. all u have to do is go look at the tapes. its all right there. its sort of like having job security for the blacks. then way down the road little black tyrone can get the starting job over little white timmy. and tyrone keeps all the money and bitches in the end! and he keeps clueless whites thinking hes the best athlete. its a con game. but a clever one in the liberal brainwashed media.

[@badgrfan1256]

***** your funny man. not all were trying to throw the game just the ones that could. which was mostly the defensive secondary for the pats. bill is lucky he put rookie bulter in when he did or they would have lost. honestly i saw what they were doing the first 5 minutes of the game! u aint gonna slap shit hommie. them black boyz in def backfield should never be allowed to wear a pats uniform again and if bill is smart he wont let them. revis acting like he rain into the ref LOL LOL get the fuck outta here man what a crock of bullshit lol

[@dankeenan8656]

badgr fan Actually, Pete Carroll threw the game to make white QBs win.

[@patriciaschuren2834]

Belichick has an incredible knack of finding talent away from the hype.

[@AmRFuKYaH]

And um, um.