Trading for Stefon Diggs was worth it
You know who looks like a real damn good football player? Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
This offseason the Bills sent a slew of picks, including a first-round selection, for the wideout via trade with the Vikings. Many wondered if it would work. Diggs appeared to not like his time with the Vikings… and even to this day we’re really unsure why he wanted a change of scenery. He just did, and some observers of the Vikings pointed to his attitude off the field.
Now onto our two main points.
Is there someone in Buffalo who doesn’t love this guy? Most importantly, his teammates seem to, perhaps more than anyone else. Diggs has often been seen on the sideline being a leader and picking guys up during games, or he’s chatting with the media giving guys shoutouts that they give right back. Attitude off the field seems fine.
On the field? We could end the discussion right here, but we’ll give you the numbers… scratch that… impressive numbers. Teams know that the Bills are going to feed Diggs the ball on offense. He leads the NFL with 79 total targets in 2020. Still producing. Even when Allen has had his struggles, Diggs keeps on producing.
Heading into Week 9, Diggs is second in the league in receiving yards (695), third in receptions (54), fifth in catches for first downs (31), and third in 20-plus yard catches (10). Diggs will probably look to add to his three touchdowns catches in the second half as well.
Trade won? Well, the Vikings used that selection to take Justin Jefferson who seems pretty good, but who cares? The Bills got what they wanted, a No. 1 receiver.
Hey @KyleBrandt, does carrying three guys for about 7 yards and needing a fourth to finally get you down, in the process setting up a touchdown on the next play, qualify you for #AngryRuns? Asking for a friend.
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— Matthew Schmidt (@schmatacus) November 2, 2020