Stefon Diggs signs with the New England Patriots
Stefon Diggs and the New England Patriots reportedly agree on a three-year 69 million-dollar contract. First reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Stefon Diggs is coming off an ACL tear that happened in late October, but has received great feedback from the workouts and videos of him in his recovery progress.
All offseason Diggs has been linked to the Patriots, but I never truly thought it would materialize. Especially given that the Patriots were reportedly out on DK Metcalf and Cooper Kupp, due to demanding a large target share. Which I understand. Drake Maye looked promising last year, which feels like an understatement, to be honest, and adding a "diva" receiver could negatively impact that development. Say what you want about Diggs' past antics, but performance is key. If he joins this roster, plays well, and creates for others, this team can flourish. Pop Douglas, Hunter Henry, and Kendrick Bourne will all benefit from a guy like Diggs being on the field. Add in the late-season production with Kayshon Bouttee and it's a massive upgrade in their receiving group, probably the best-looking one since 2019.
It will be interesting to see this unfold. This could be a step in the right direction to having a better draft as well. How does this affect their drafting approach? Are they going to use pick-four on a receiver now? Seems unlikely. I would think they trade back and asses their options around pick 9. The Pats are becoming fun again and don't let anyone downplay making an addition like this. Sure, it could backfire and end miserably, but adding a bonafide star receiver is exciting.
