Diggs Effect On the Offense Has Been Significant

[DaBruinz]

Yes, that has been my conjecture as well. It's just frustrating they can't find some small, complementary way to tap his physical skill set while he gets a handle on things overall.

They need more Jet Sweeps and Slants using Williams. That way Maye can hit him in Stride. If you have Henry going across over the top, He'll take people with him which would open things up for Williams to really work with an open field.

 

[DaBruinz]

Frankly, his future $20 million salary expenditures can be better spent.
Diggs stats are middling at best....... 5/52 per game, only 3 TDs on the year.
His last 3 games have been anemic (3/24 - no TDs), much like past Decembers on other teams

How much premium must the team pay for a decoy?

You seem to forget he's recovering from an ACL this year. These sorts of moronic comments are why I blocked you. You don't put any effort into understanding the game. Your understanding is Pee Wee level at best. That's despite being on this board for 20+ years.

 

[DaBruinz]

Agree and we are in the minority on this. While I'm glad NE pursued him and he chose to play for them in 2025, he's not the same player he was as a boundary WR in Minnesota and Buffalo.

He's now limited to the slot where he's been struggling with separation and has guys hanging on him when he does get a reception. He's got a 2026 cap hit of $26.5M which is 13th in the NFL for WR's. Comparing what Welker and Edelman did during their times there show's the value isn't there.

Like Revis, I think he's a one and done unless he comes back on a reduced salary.

You're in the minority because your understanding of the game is grade-school level at best.

Diggs is barely a year post-op on an ACL injury.. He's playing on a team where he doesn't NEED to be THE man because we have numerous other receivers such as Boutte, Henry, Douglas, Hollins, etc.

Anyone who was expecting him to be the same man as he was in his prime in Buffalo was fooling themselves.

The Pats will likely see what Diggs is doing in MiniCamp and such before making a decision on him.

 

[TheRainMaker]

You're in the minority because your understanding of the game is grade-school level at best.

That's rich coming from you who edited your post right after I made you look like the doofus you are years ago. I had a nice break from your dumbass.

You also got served up by another poster recently when you thought an OL was on the roster bubble when in fact he was cut long ago. You try bullying posters from your keyboard, but can't even get your facts straight.

And what would the Pats have done without Mills for the first 8 7 games?? Because Gilmore hasn't have played yet. He may not play next week against the Pats. Do you stop and think before you post?

Gilmore played today big guy. Got an INT. Do you stop to think before you post?

Also from you:

"Claiming that Jennings is "atrocious at rushing the passer" tells everyone you're a muppet who regurgitates the BS from the buffoons on this board and don't actually watch the games."

This was my post you were quoting:

"He's most likely out of the starting rotation. Landry will be a stand up Edge player with White playing the opposite side with his hand in the dirt. However, Jennings best bet if they make Landry a Tully Banta-Cain type player where he only comes in on obvious passing downs. If they go with Landry as a starter, then Jennings doesn't have a place on this team because he's atrocious at rushing the passer."

Are there veterans who don't fit in as part of the future?

How's Jennings as a pass rusher this season? Plays 21% of the snaps. Lol.

Every time you come after me...you end up WRONG! You're such a clown. Do yourself a favor and put me on ignore as it's a losing battle coming after me.

 

[Zuma]

9 catches 138 yards

 

[Huckleberry1]

Timely thread Ian. Diggs was huge tonight.

 

[UGAPatsfan]

He was also ripping into them on the sideline like TB12 used to that it wasn’t over.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Tonight was the go to wr that can be the difference between winning and losing a playoff game. And yet another 4th down conversion

 

[n1997y]

Frankly, his future $20 million salary expenditures can be better spent.
Diggs stats are middling at best....... 5/52 per game, only 3 TDs on the year.
His last 3 games have been anemic (3/24 - no TDs), much like past Decembers on other teams

How much premium must the team pay for a decoy?

Dress it up anyway you want, stats show he's Jacoby Meyers.

So, you’re saying we should extend him, 3 / 60?

Great comp. lol.

Sources: Jaguars, Meyers agree to $60M extension

 

[PP2]

He was also ripping into them on the sideline like TB12 used to that it wasn’t over.

He was the clear MVP of last night's game. His leadership really shone, not just because of his fierce demeanor and his ability to rally everyone but also his leading by example. Really crazy that they tried to restrain him in the blue tent to go through a concussion protocol but he escaped out through the back so they couldn't take him out of the game.

I have never seen anything like that.

 

[DarrylS]

Diggs has delivered more than expected, not mentioned so far is his leadership role for this team and his impact on our young WR's.... while that cannot be quantified it definitely has an impact on the Pats work ethic and understanding of what it means to play in the NFL...
He also appears to have been helpful for Maye as he matures into the NFL...

 

[PatsFanInVa]

Great work isolating Diggs vis a vis rz efficiency!

 

[denverpatsfan]

Crystal ball!!

 

[Steve102]

And your issue is?

"The issue is he's a disappointment on my fantasy team."

Dude's exactly what was needed. They should 100% bring him back.

 

[TommyD4207]

"The issue is he's a disappointment on my fantasy team."

Dude's exactly what was needed. They should 100% bring him back.

I regret I can only give you one 'Winner'.

 

[1960Pats]

"The issue is he's a disappointment on my fantasy team."

Dude's exactly what was needed. They should 100% bring him back.

Even though Diggs is a veteran I never realized how really good he is until he got here.

 

[TommyD4207]

Even though Diggs is a veteran I never realized how really good he is until he got here.

He's an all-timer-level great route-runner. Good hands, decent speed, but his route-running and body control are some of the best you'll see.

 

[Hugepatsfan]

Frankly, his future $20 million salary expenditures can be better spent.
Diggs stats are middling at best....... 5/52 per game, only 3 TDs on the year.
His last 3 games have been anemic (3/24 - no TDs), much like past Decembers on other teams

How much premium must the team pay for a decoy?

Sure, him at $20M is no slam dunk value proposition. But you have to look at the full picture. They're going to go into next offseason with over $60M in cap space and every meaningful player on their roster is signed besides Chaisson, Hawkins, Tonga, Hooper, Gibbens. To level, set, they've used about $75M in cap space since the start of last offseason. So they're hardly pressing for cap space at all. You take a look at the FA market, and a guy like Alex Pierce is projected at $15-20M/year. A guy like Romeo Doubs is projected at $11.8-$12.8M/year.

If they traded for a #1 WR type (because there isn't one in FA unless you ant to gamble on headcase Pickens) then you could make an argument to let Diggs go to balance spending. But if they don't, "overpaying" Diggs at $20M as a stop gap #1 is exactly what you should be doing vs. investing long-term money in subpar options. And even if you do add a #1 WR type, part of the benefit of having a QB on a rookie deal with a pretty full depth chart and still tons of money to spend is that you can "overpay" to keep a great #2 target that the QB is familiar with.

I just fail to see any realistic scenario where letting Diggs go is going to make sense, even if I do concede that $20M is a high salary for him.

 

[PatsFan2]

Sure, him at $20M is no slam dunk value proposition. But you have to look at the full picture. They're going to go into next offseason with over $60M in cap space and every meaningful player on their roster is signed besides Chaisson, Hawkins, Tonga, Hooper, Gibbens. To level, set, they've used about $75M in cap space since the start of last offseason. So they're hardly pressing for cap space at all. You take a look at the FA market, and a guy like Alex Pierce is projected at $15-20M/year. A guy like Romeo Doubs is projected at $11.8-$12.8M/year.

If they traded for a #1 WR type (because there isn't one in FA unless you ant to gamble on headcase Pickens) then you could make an argument to let Diggs go to balance spending. But if they don't, "overpaying" Diggs at $20M as a stop gap #1 is exactly what you should be doing vs. investing long-term money in subpar options. And even if you do add a #1 WR type, part of the benefit of having a QB on a rookie deal with a pretty full depth chart and still tons of money to spend is that you can "overpay" to keep a great #2 target that the QB is familiar with.

I just fail to see any realistic scenario where letting Diggs go is going to make sense, even if I do concede that $20M is a high salary for him.

S Diggs will be even better next year: so I also think he sees the end of his current contract. Also Mike Vrabel really likes him and he's shown that he's a Leader and not a selfish primadonna.

 

[WhatJustHappened]

GREAT Hands IMO.
Proved it last night ON 4th and 2.
Our guys have really good HANDS, not so much body catchers.