Matt Patricia defers Malcolm Butler question to Bill Belichick

Matt Patricia spoke at the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday as the new head coach of the Detroit Lions, but he's still being asked questions about the New England Patriots. Namely: What happened with Malcolm Butler at the Super Bowl?

The former defensive coordinator for the Patriots wouldn't bite on the question, however.

"To be honest with you, as far as the Patriots are concerned - and this is really how I feel about it - I'm going to be extremely respectful to coach Belichick and his organization and I'm going to let him answer any questions that have to do with the Patriots," Patricia said, according to Nora Princiotti of the Boston Globe.

"I have obviously a lot of love for New England, but I have a new team."

The Patriots kept Butler on the sideline for all but one special-teams play during Super Bowl LII, a game they lost 41-33 while giving up 374 yards through the air and four passing touchdowns.

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