The New England Patriots took a risk to sign Stefon Diggs this offseason.
He wasn’t their first choice at wide receiver, according to multiple reports, and he wasn’t the safest bet by any means, either.
However, expectations are quite high for the former All-Pro.
Asked about that, head coach Mike Vrabel shared his hopes for Diggs ahead of the season opener.
“That he’s ready to go. And that he helps, he helps our offense, and that he helps Drake [Maye]. … I think the expectations are high for all of us. … But his attitude’s been good,” Vrabel said.
#Patriots HC Mike Vrabel on what he expects from Stefon Diggs Week 1:
“That he’s ready to go. And that he helps, he helps our offense, and that he helps Drake [Maye]… I think the expectations are high for all of us… But his attitudes been good.”
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Diggs has been cryptic about whether he will play in Week 1, but reports suggest that he’s trending in the right direction and will be out there following his recovery from an ACL injury sustained last year with the Houston Texans.
He comes with plenty of baggage, but the Patriots will deal with his character as long as the results are there.
Diggs has burned some bridges in his previous stops in the NFL, but he looked like his usual self in limited action with the Texans.
Now, he will be expected to be Maye’s primary pass catcher.
The QB showed some promise as a rookie, and he looks poised to take ownership of the offense and become the face of the franchise in his first full season as the starter.
Of course, having a reliable wide receiver by his side will make his job easier.
Likewise, this will be another chance for Diggs to dismiss the notion that he’s in decline.
There will always be risks associated with an older wide receiver coming off a major injury, especially those with a volatile character.
The Patriots needed to roll the dice, and he could turn out to be worth the risk.
