NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Some could argue – as I did – that paying big money for a guy whose primary quality is competitiveness might not be wise.

But after Malcolm Butler’s miserable start to the season, he’s settled down quite a bit and that competitiveness didn’t allow for him to give up, or to hide.ButlerJaguars

To Butler’s credit, as we discussed on Monday’s Midday 180, he’s never made an excuse or tried to hide during a disappointing 2018. And now he’s found some better footing.

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