If it was a fumble, it would have almost definitely guaranteed a win for the Raiders. The name "Tuck Rule Game" comes from a controversial play where Raiders' cornerback Charles Woodson sacked Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady which initially appeared to cause a fumble that was eventually recovered by Raiders' linebacker Greg Biekert. The 2001 AFC divisional playoff game, or the "Tuck Rule Game", took place at Foxboro Stadium between the Patriots and the Oakland Raiders. However, a group of CU supporters bought out his contract, paving the way for him to leave the Patriots. The team won an injunction preventing him from leaving. During the course of the lawsuit, he admitted recruiting for Colorado while still on the Patriots payroll. The Patriots sued Fairbanks for breach of contract. Fairbanks was reinstated for the Pat's first playoff game, but the Patriots were upset by the Houston Oilers. Just before the final regular season game, Sullivan suspended Fairbanks for breaking a contract by agreeing to become head coach for the University of Colorado in 1979. The Patriots won the AFC East title that year, and seemed poised for a Super Bowl appearance. Fairbanks was furious and resolved to leave the team after the season. In 1978, wide receiver Darryl Stingley was left paralyzed following a hit by Jack Tatum during pregam play in Oakland Fairbanks had worked out a contract extension with Stingley before the game but later, owner Chuck Sullivan reneged on the deal. The plow itself now hangs from the ceiling at an exhibit marking the event at Gillette Stadium.Ĭhuck Fairbanks had been Head Coach of the Patriots since 1973. The following year, the NFL banned the use of snowplows on the field during a game. Miami coach Don Shula vehemently protested but the field goal was good and the Patriots won the game with a final score of 3–0.
Instead of plowing straight across the field, the plow turned left, directly in front of the goal post, giving Smith a clear advantage.
With just 4:45 left to go in the scoreless game, Patriots coach Ron Meyer ordered a snowplow operator to clear a spot on the field for placekicker John Smith. For this game, officials could call for a time-out, and allow the ground crew to use a snowplow to clear the yard markers. Shortly after the game began, it began to snow heavily. The Astroturf surface of the field had been waterlogged the night before due to heavy rain, and froze over before the game began. During the game, the stadium's snowplow operator cleared a spot on the snowy field in order for New England kicker John Smith to kick the winning field goal to give the Patriots a 3–0 win. The Snowplow Game took place against the Miami Dolphins at the old Schaefer Stadium in Foxboro. The Patriots cornerback depth chart is led by Stephon Gilmore and followed up by Eric Rowe, Jonathan Jones, Cyrus Jones, Ryan Lewis and Jomal Wiltz. He hauled in eight interceptions and forced four fumbles. Overall, Butler played a total of 59 games for the Patriots and started 48 of them. He played 97% of the defensive snaps during the 2017-18 season before being benched for the Super Bowl. Two years later, Butler is the Patriots number one cornerback and has a second Super Bowl ring as New England beat Atlanta in Super Bowl 51.īutler played the 2017-18 season on a one year tender that paid him $3.91 million for the season. He will now get to face Patriots in 2018 when New England visits the Titans.Īfter going undrafted out of the University of West Alabama, Butler was working at a Popeyes restaurant when his agent got him a tryout with the Patriots prior to the 2013-14 season.Ī few months later, he became a Super Bowl hero.īutler intercepted Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson to seal the Patriots Super Bowl 49 victory.
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GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE - SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler is leaving the New England Patriots to sign with the Tennessee Titans, according to multiple reports.īutler is reportedly set to sign a five-year deal worth $61 million with $30 million guaranteed.īutler's departure comes as no surprise after he was benched for the Patriots Super Bowl loss to the Eagles.
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