Football: Malcolm Butler’s Super Bowl moment was a game-changer for Huntsville-based agent, too

16919364-mmmainThe previously unheard of sports agent was suddenly in high demand, as New England’s rookie corner was the unlikeliest of Super Bowl heroes on Sunday night in the Patriots’ 28-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

“Not only has it been just a dream season for Malcolm, but it’s just been a dream season for me as well,” Simpson told AL.com over the phone on Monday afternoon, “to watch him go from a tryout all the way to Super Bowl hero.”

If it was not for New England cornerbacks coach Josh Boyer seeing something in the former Division II West Alabama star and providing him an opportunity to try out for the Patriots’ 90-man roster last May, Simpson’s “hobby” would still be costing him a lot more than he is bringing in. click here for complete story