OT: Stefon Diggs Not Present in Buffalo

[slash83]

He’ll be starting week 1, non story imo.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

He’ll be starting week 1, non story imo.

He has a 4 year ~$100M extension. Agreed, he will be starting Week 1. But he does come across as bat sh!t crazy, so who knows about the effort level.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

 

[Ross12]

So he’s mad that they didn’t win the playoff game 5 months ago? Lol maybe he should have had conversations about that between January and now instead of refusing to report to mandatory camp over it. And what does his refusal to report even solve? “We didn’t win that one playoff game last year so I’m going to not show up to important practices and cause a big media distraction in the following year, that’ll definitely help us get better.”

 

[borg]

In the salary department, Buffalo is ridiculously top heavy, and compared to NE it is night and day.

Note: Check out how Buffalo acquired their top stars vs NE (last column)

Buffalo Bills Contracts

Buffalo Bills active contracts, including terms, guarantees, average and more.

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New England Patriots Contracts

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[SHOWTIME15]

So he’s mad that they didn’t win the playoff game 5 months ago? Lol maybe he should have had conversations about that between January and now instead of refusing to report to mandatory camp over it. And what does his refusal to report even solve? “We didn’t win that one playoff game last year so I’m going to not show up to important practices and cause a big media distraction in the following year, that’ll definitely help us get better.”

That, and it seems like he's not happy that the team didn't improve in the offseason to his liking. I look at the Bills and see a roster that is stacked. There is not a single bad player in their starting D and they have weapons all over the place on offense. Perhaps he's upset at the OC and their game planning. I would not be shocked at all to see Diggs getting traded next offseason to the Giants. It makes too much sense.

 

[JarOfMayo51]

So he’s mad that they didn’t win the playoff game 5 months ago? Lol maybe he should have had conversations about that between January and now instead of refusing to report to mandatory camp over it. And what does his refusal to report even solve? “We didn’t win that one playoff game last year so I’m going to not show up to important practices and cause a big media distraction in the following year, that’ll definitely help us get better.”

Also who the **** does he think he is, he's a wide receiver.. he's not a GM or Head Coach, so having this expectation that they;re going to sit him down and discuss the plan for the year, etc as if Diggs has any say whatsoever in it

hope this implodes on them

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Also who the **** does he think he is, he's a wide receiver.. he's not a GM or Head Coach, so having this expectation that they;re going to sit him down and discuss the plan for the year, etc as if Diggs has any say whatsoever in it

hope this implodes on them

It is all a rouse. He wants attention and by asking to have the plan explained to him, he is indicating that he needs to be in the inner circle. He is stating that he is special as proven by his profound disappointment in losing. He needs attention which inevitably leads to needing to force the ball to him to keep him feeling special. The Bills all know this and are avoiding treating him special so he continues to act out.

Very similar to AB. AB bought the arena league team to prove he is special and a master strategist at owning and running a football team. Of course it is all BS. Neither AB or Diggs can even spell words.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

Qb rushing stats as well as who runs it in from the 2 yard line are extremely overrated.

you relate everything in football to stats ... everything ... thats a fantasy football understanding of the game ... you have never demonstrated a deeper understanding of the game beyond statistics... the whole matthew slater hullabaloo as an example... so pardon me if i dont take your first statement at face value.

So, I'm wrong? Great... its happened before, will happen again... but you can list the names of all the great super bowl winning qbs who've run for a ton of tds for us, right?

While we wait for that, you can also tell us what exactly have those 38 TDs gotten him... Besides your undying loyalty to defend him til your Buffalo Blue in the face, that is...

38 tds... 8 or so a year... Ever think that's what running backs are for, and not your 50 million dollar a year qb?

as for the future, that's yet to be written... i'll take a wait/see approach vs your chicken little lifestyle

I haven't been following the entire back n forth. Kind of hesitant to jump in lol. Ik people are going at it but a QB mobility and yards/points that come from it are very important. For a few reasons.

For decades defenses have been getting by playing 11 on 10. Forcing them to play 11 on 11 makes it much harder to execute run fits, can change a box count and adds more confusion on RPO for example. Also it's well known designed really runs help to your rushing attack. Especially from a efficiency pov. They really help your overall rushing attack.

Obviously the passing game matters more in terms of overall success but having a mobile QB only helps extend plays or hold onto the ball more. The QB position is like a barter system. So as long as they're exchanging "time" for an explosive play, it works. Margin for error is a lot bigger too.

Yes the passing game is key in terms of success but Mahomes has used his legs to help get to & win SB. The mobility factor, rushing component matters a lot. Just look at last year's SB.

It's a not a "must" but it's important and has real effects on a defense. Now you're starting to see more "complete" products that can do everything but the position has definitely been trending this way for a while.

 

[Pape]

I haven't been following the entire back n forth. Kind of hesitant to jump in lol. Ik people are going at it but a QB mobility and yards/points that come from it are very important. For a few reasons.

For decades defenses have been getting by playing 11 on 10. Forcing them to play 11 on 11 makes it much harder to execute run fits, can change a box count and adds more confusion on RPO for example. Also it's well known designed really runs help to your rushing attack. Especially from a efficiency pov. They really help your overall rushing attack.

Obviously the passing game matters more in terms of overall success but having a mobile QB only helps extend plays or hold onto the ball more. The QB position is like a barter system. So as long as they're exchanging "time" for an explosive play, it works. Margin for error is a lot bigger too.

Yes the passing game is key in terms of success but Mahomes has used his legs to help get to & win SB. The mobility factor, rushing component matters a lot. Just look at last year's SB.

It's a not a "must" but it's important and has real effects on a defense. Not you're starting to see more "complete" products that can do everything but the position has definitely been trending this way for a while.

Okay, i understand the desire not to jump into a fray... so I am going to tell you this much... I am deliberately trolling him because he comes off like a pompous ass at times...

but i stand on the point that Steph Diggs was incredibly important to the development of Josh Allen as a quarterback... Which was the whole point of my initial post... and if i threw in an anti buffalo/Allen screed, failing to adequately laud the accomplishments and "greatness" of Josh Allen, well thats just too damn bad... this isn't a bills mafia website... If Craw fervently desires to carry Josh Allens ballsack water, thats on him...

 

[Steve102]

So he’s mad that they didn’t win the playoff game 5 months ago? Lol maybe he should have had conversations about that between January and now instead of refusing to report to mandatory camp over it. And what does his refusal to report even solve? “We didn’t win that one playoff game last year so I’m going to not show up to important practices and cause a big media distraction in the following year, that’ll definitely help us get better.”

Dude sounds like a whiny *****.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Stefon Diggs returns to practice at Bills minicamp - ProFootballTalk

Whatever issues came up for the Bills and receiver Stefon Diggs on Tuesday appear to have been resolved.According to multiple reporters on the scene, Diggs is back at the facility and is practicing with Buffalo on Wednesday.Head coach Sean McDermott said he was “very concerned” on Tuesday after...

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

 

[JarOfMayo51]

sounds like he just needed his teammates, etc to grovel at his feet first

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

Okay, i understand the desire not to jump into a fray... so I am going to tell you this much... I am deliberately trolling him because he comes off like a pompous ass at times...

but i stand on the point that Steph Diggs was incredibly important to the development of Josh Allen as a quarterback... Which was the whole point of my initial post... and if i threw in an anti buffalo/Allen screed, failing to adequately laud the accomplishments and "greatness" of Josh Allen, well thats just too damn bad... this isn't a bills mafia website... If Craw fervently desires to carry Josh Allens ballsack water, thats on him...

Diggs was very important. His catch radius, route running but the trust that comes with a guy of his skill set is what really helped Allen. That said Allen made huge strides with his footwork and pocket presence too. The confidence that comes with a WR1 is priceless.

 

[Ring 6]

I haven't been following the entire back n forth. Kind of hesitant to jump in lol. Ik people are going at it but a QB mobility and yards/points that come from it are very important. For a few reasons.

For decades defenses have been getting by playing 11 on 10. Forcing them to play 11 on 11 makes it much harder to execute run fits, can change a box count and adds more confusion on RPO for example. Also it's well known designed really runs help to your rushing attack. Especially from a efficiency pov. They really help your overall rushing attack.

Obviously the passing game matters more in terms of overall success but having a mobile QB only helps extend plays or hold onto the ball more. The QB position is like a barter system. So as long as they're exchanging "time" for an explosive play, it works. Margin for error is a lot bigger too.

Yes the passing game is key in terms of success but Mahomes has used his legs to help get to & win SB. The mobility factor, rushing component matters a lot. Just look at last year's SB.

It's a not a "must" but it's important and has real effects on a defense. Now you're starting to see more "complete" products that can do everything but the position has definitely been trending this way for a while.

I didn’t say it was meaningless I said it was overrated.
I guess whether something is overrated or not depends upon how highly someone rates it.

 

[PP2]

I don't understand what he was saying, I don't speak gibberish.

I'm going to ask GPT-4 to try and translate that but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[crawhammer]

Okay, i understand the desire not to jump into a fray... so I am going to tell you this much... I am deliberately trolling him because he comes off like a pompous ass at times...

but i stand on the point that Steph Diggs was incredibly important to the development of Josh Allen as a quarterback... Which was the whole point of my initial post... and if i threw in an anti buffalo/Allen screed, failing to adequately laud the accomplishments and "greatness" of Josh Allen, well thats just too damn bad... this isn't a bills mafia website... If Craw fervently desires to carry Josh Allens ballsack water, thats on him...

Diggs was important to the development of the Bills offense and he probably accelerated Allen's ascent to greatness (you don't have to quote it, it's a fact). Maybe I'm a pompous ass but I had Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson as the two best players coming out of the 2018 draft and both players have received a hefty dose of biased takes on this forum, which I get it, it's PatsFans.com, however there's a point where you have to at least recognize the obvious... both are exceptional football players.

One's a league MVP and already has established himself as the most dominant running quarterback of all time and the other is the best all purpose quarterback in the league today. Doesn't mean you have to root for either one. I root for the Patriots in the East but I was pulling for the Bills in the postseason (with the Patriots out). Lamar can run for 2000 yards and throw 56 TDs next season and it won't matter to some unless he eviscerates opponents in the postseason. 500 total yards in a single playoff game wasn't good enough, ok they lost anyway, he's 1-3 in playoffs, and he's also just 26. I'm not carrying anyone's water, I'm just recognizing talent and accomplishment. I take the same **** for extolling Brady's accomplishments and he's a New England Patriots icon. Go figure.

 

[Tunescribe]

Maybe I'm a pompous ass.

 

[Joker]

 

[Pape]

Diggs was important to the development of the Bills offense and he probably accelerated Allen's ascent to greatness (you don't have to quote it, it's a fact). Maybe I'm a pompous ass but I had Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson as the two best players coming out of the 2018 draft and both players have received a hefty dose of biased takes on this forum, which I get it, it's PatsFans.com, however there's a point where you have to at least recognize the obvious... both are exceptional football players.

One's a league MVP and already has established himself as the most dominant running quarterback of all time and the other is the best all purpose quarterback in the league today. Doesn't mean you have to root for either one. I root for the Patriots in the East but I was pulling for the Bills in the postseason (with the Patriots out). Lamar can run for 2000 yards and throw 56 TDs next season and it won't matter to some unless he eviscerates opponents in the postseason. 500 total yards in a single playoff game wasn't good enough, ok they lost anyway, he's 1-3 in playoffs, and he's also just 26. I'm not carrying anyone's water, I'm just recognizing talent and accomplishment. I take the same **** for extolling Brady's accomplishments and he's a New England Patriots icon. Go figure.

Josh and Lamar... two of the greatest...

you realize, by this time in his career Mark Sanchez went to more AFCCGs than Allen and Jackson combined?

sure they have great numbers, look great on the field... yet both have crap out when it was all on the line