After coaching against him in the UFL, Wade Phillips says Hakeem Butler belongs in the NFL

Wade Phillips believes Hakeem Butler is NFL material after coaching against him in the UFL After leading his team to the UFL title game, Wade Phillips praised St. Louis Battlehawks wide receiver Hakeem Butler, telling him he belongs in the NFL. Despite missing his rookie season due to injury, Butler excelled in the spring league … Read more

Steelers training camp Day 3 observations: Hakeem Butler shines during rain-soaked practice

LATROBE, Pa. — In many ways, the Steelers‘ training camp practice was a metaphor for Hakeem Butler’s pro football career. Amid a torrential downpour, the former XFL star weathered the storm and made the day’s biggest play while showing why the Steelers picked him up this past spring.  Late in practice, Butler screamed down the … Read more

Rodgers, James, Butler among stars ‘under duress’ this week

https://a57.foxsports.com/statics.foxsports.com/www.foxsports.com/content/uploads/2023/04/1408/814/4.28.23_Broussard-Under-Duress_16x9.jpg?ve=1&tl=1 The NFL offseason and the NBA playoffs are both in full swing, putting extra heat on a few of sports’ biggest stars. There are a few familiar faces on Chris Broussard‘s latest “Under Duress” list, which he referred to as all about inspiration this week. Here is the “First Things First” host’s top three … Read more