New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel dropped a bombshell this weekend, telling reporters that wideout Kayshon Boutte “probably would have been inactive” if he’d stayed put. Boutte was traded to the Houston Texans instead, and he didn’t wait long to fire back on Thursday, letting everyone know where his head’s at after that move.
Vrabel’s Truth and Boutte’s Reality Check
Boutte pulled no punches, laying out the situation plainly. He told reporters, “They did pay two guys to come in and do that job,” acknowledging the cold, hard business side of the NFL. “Sadly, it is the way it is,” he added. It’s a gut punch when a coach basically tells you your playing time was gonna be zero. But Boutte is clearly seeing the bigger picture here, even after getting dealt out of New England.
Chasing That Bigger Role in a Contract Year
The veteran wideout didn’t just lament the situation, though. He made it crystal clear why he sought the change: “Being that it’s a contract year for me, I [sought] a bigger role.” He’s not bitter at Vrabel, saying the coach’s comments weren’t “nothing bad,” and that he wouldn’t even “use that as fuel.” Boutte called it “an honest opinion,” and praised Vrabel for speaking “his truth.” For Boutte, it’s about moving forward, finding that opportunity with the Texans.
With a contract year on the line, Boutte is now betting on himself and a fresh start in Houston. He wants that bigger role, and he’s not letting Vrabel’s blunt assessment slow him down. All eyes are on how he delivers for the Texans now that he’s got exactly what he wanted: a chance to prove he belongs.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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