2. How big of an impact with Stefon Diggs make with this offense?
The Bills have had dynamic receivers in recent years. However, the marriage has never completely seemed to work out (see: Sammy Watkins). Nevertheless, this regime believes they have found the player who can take this offense over-the-top and become the ideal complementary piece on the offense for quarterback Josh Allen.
Buffalo sent four draft picks to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for breakout wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Bills’ fans are hoping for moments such as the Miracle in Minnesota:
.@STEFONDIGGS FOR THE WIN!!!!!!!!! #SKOL #NOvsMIN #NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/UAoNJ2NJ97
— NFL (@NFL) January 15, 2018
John Brown and Cole Beasley, free agent signings in the 2019 offseason, improved Buffalo’s receiving corps immensely in one season. However, Diggs has the ability to put fear into defenses. Brown, while reliable and productive, does not put the same amount of perceived pressure on defenses as Diggs.
Diggs’ inclusion in the receiving group should open up more space for other receivers, as all of Buffalo’s receiving matchups now favor the Bills more often than not against opposing secondaries.
If Allen can improve upon his ability to find Diggs down the field, the offense could open up and become one of the most productive units in the game.