Sean McDermott and Stefon Diggs had a surprising exchange during the Buffalo Bills’ win over the Cleveland Browns.
Diggs was caught by cameras looking a bit emotional. The receiver and coach then had an embrace in the first half of the 31-23 win. What made it curious was the time of the contest it happened.
Up until that point, Diggs had not been targeted in the passing game by quarterback Josh Allen. It would appear that’s why he was upset.
A few days removed, both McDermott and Diggs downplayed what happened.
“I’m a very charismatic, high-energy guy. He knows that sometimes I just need to take a breath,” Diggs said via video conference. “I always expect excellence from myself. And I always want to be dominant. And I feel like if I’m not being dominant, I’m not doing my job at times. He knows I’m a competitor, and he always kind of brings it full circle.”
The coach explained how he was just trying to do his job. Help where he can.
“I just wanted to offer a couple words of encouragement and settle everyone down,” McDermott said via video conference. “I thought Stef did a great job of taking that message and running with it and putting his own signature on it.”
After Diggs settled in, his next catch was a touchdown.
Overall, Diggs only had four receptions against the Browns, much below his usual lofty standards.
Still, Diggs managed to leave his stamp on the game.
Plus, it’s not unheard of for a No. 1 receiver to have a couple of games a season where they aren’t leading the way. That’s why everyone gets paid, after all.
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