MarkyMannn Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 Diggs leads the league in 20+ receptions and targets too 1
Don Otreply Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 15 hours ago, Buftex said: Honestly, I think he rasies the level of play of everyone, not just the receivers. I really like how he gets in his teammates ears when the do well, and appears to help out when they don’t. It was a great trade for Buffalo. 3
Kenosha2Buffalo Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 It was a good trade for both teams. Vikings got a ton of value for him.. win / win situation for both teams. Diggs impact on the offense can not be ignored.
Don Otreply Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 12 hours ago, SageAgainstTheMachine said: One of the critiques that I always heard from Vikes fans is that Diggs would disappear from a game and have no impact. Having watched him for 9 games in a Bills uniform I'm just going to assume that was a Kirk Cousins problem. Any QB not looking his way 10 times a game is a fool. The Vikings miss him more than we miss the picks we used to get him... Go Bills!!! 2
Nester Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 Jefferson will be a very good player. But we needed DIGGS now. 2
TFBillsfan Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 11 hours ago, billsfan89 said: TE and RB are the only places where I can see them adding more speed. At WR Diggs, Brown and Mac are all fast players. Davis adds size and Beasley is a great slot player and Roberts is there for the return game. TE is a position where it is hard to get speed. A good break away speed RB is probably the only place they can add some speed but I do like what this team has at RB so I don't see the really demanding need there. It would be a nice add for 2021 Travis Etienne would look nice in this offense but not sure if RB is even on the board with Singletary and Moss. Playmaking TE would be a huge bonus.
YoloinOhio Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, Nester said: Jefferson will be a very good player. But we needed DIGGS now. He has had an impressive rookie year with upside - but not that consistent. He will have games where he has like 170 yards and others where he has like 12. Diggs is rarely that much below 100 each week. That’s really what we needed - a reliable #1. 1
Einstein's Dog Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 I'm pleasantly surprised the Bills have worked him in so much, they use this asset. The FO deserves credit for the change in offensive philosophy. Often times WRs that change teams don't fare so well - like OBJ in Cleveland, or anyone in Baltimore now. On a second note, I think now with the shown usage Diggs can accept a game with less targets. When Seattle played AZ, D Metcalf had a very quiet game because they put a stud to cover him and it was Lockett that went nuts.
billsfan89 Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 22 minutes ago, TFBillsfan said: Travis Etienne would look nice in this offense but not sure if RB is even on the board with Singletary and Moss. Playmaking TE would be a huge bonus. I think a late round pick at RB that can add some speed would make sense but I can't see this team spending another high draft choice at the position. After this year Singletary has two more cost controlled seasons and Moss has 3, literally no need to invest high capital in that position when you have a pair of good young backs. TE is hard, I don't know if they have soured on Knox or not. Kroft is a high end backup, Lee Smith a specialist who isn't that great and Sweeney is a replaceable backup caliber player. I could easily see this team spending a high pick at TE but even high draft choices don't really add "speed" to the offense. So if you look at the WR corp as balanced with a blend of speed and size and the TE position isn't a "burner" position the only place where you can add some speed is a third RB but given how they like to have the third RB be a ST player I think you need to find a speed back that can play ST. Overall I would say that my off-season priority would be to re-sign D.Williams, Ty and Mongo and get an upgrade at TE either high up in the draft or via free agency (Cut the fat on defense and spend most of your cap dollars on the offense.) Then on defense resign Milano to a one year prove it deal and use most of your draft picks on the defense to restock it as best as possible. Hopefully you can make some hits on that side of the ball in the draft to repair the foundation a bit.
R.O. Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 What do we think of getting Calvin Ridely out of Atlanta? Very similar to Smoke, but younger and better (?)
aristocrat Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 He’s gonna be getting a raise in the very near future.
BADOLBILZ Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 4 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: He has had an impressive rookie year with upside - but not that consistent. He will have games where he has like 170 yards and others where he has like 12. Diggs is rarely that much below 100 each week. That’s really what we needed - a reliable #1. Jefferson is on pace for a better season.....as just a rookie....... than Diggs ever had in Minnesota. Diggs is very good.........but the above should put in perspective how well the Vikings gotta' feel about their end of the deal. Josh Allen is the new variable in the Diggs equation......and he has been better than Cousins ever was IMO.......yet I actually think Diggs was better last year..........he was more consistent catching the ball and made more big plays despite worse QB play, IMO. There is actually room for Diggs to improve and hopefully we see that in the second half too.
Buftex Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Don Otreply said: I really like how he gets in his teammates ears when the do well, and appears to help out when they don’t. It was a great trade for Buffalo. It is no slight on the guys who were here immediately before him (Brown and Beasley have been awesome too, and delivered as well as we could have hoped), but the Bills have rarely been able to bring in a guy of Diggs stature...and he is a great team guy, a leader. Guys want to play with him, and for him, in some way. He not only makes Allen a better QB, but a better leader, because he knows he has someone who he can deliver with. He makes Daboll a better OC...this was a fantastic trade. I skoff at the notion that the Bills paid "too much" for him. Give me the closest thing to a sure thing, at a position that has perenially held this team back, over 3 scratch off lottery tickets any day. It was the right time to make a move for a guy like him. Edited November 10, 2020 by Buftex 3
Virgil Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 I’m gonna get flamed for this, but does anyone else worry about him wanting a new deal after this season if these numbers continue? He’s going to be in the 20 mil per range soon 1
Malazan Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) 21 hours ago, billsfan89 said: Brown is such a huge part of the offense. Without Brown at 100% things get easier to defend. I have hopes Davis will become more difficult to defend as time goes on to provide some real depth. 4 minutes ago, Virgil said: I’m gonna get flamed for this, but does anyone else worry about him wanting a new deal after this season if these numbers continue? He’s going to be in the 20 mil per range soon No, he has a contract. I don't expect when it's up after next season the Bills will re-sign him. He'll be priced out after Diggs gets a new deal. As above, hopefully Davis or another young receiver can take over. Edited November 10, 2020 by jeremy2020
Hampton Josh fan Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 Diggs makes everyone better. Brown, Davis, Beasley by commanding extra attention, and Josh by being a reliable,clutch receiver who will get open on big downs. He also is a steadying influence on our entire offensive unit. My friend from Minnesota, says Vikings fans knew how devastating his departure was. Beane was so prophetic in his big gamble sending valuable draft choices to get Diggs. It turned the balance of power in the Bills favor.
BuffBillsForLife Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 Jefferson looks great for the Vikings so I would say the trade worked out perfectly for both teams.
Billsfan1972 Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 What we haven't seen yet is the deep ball. Wasn't Diggs supposed to catch more long balls. In looking at his stats he already has matched his 2019 #'s of 63 catches, but averaging 12.9 vs. 17.9 last year. Seeing 10 targets a game, which matches 2018, where he averaged only 10 yd/rec. All trnding well & he should be happy....
CLTbills Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, Don Otreply said: I really like how he gets in his teammates ears when the do well, and appears to help out when they don’t. It was a great trade for Buffalo. Agreed. He's become more of a leader than I think really ANYBODY ever expected. Edited November 10, 2020 by CLTbills 1
billsfan_34 Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 I dunno- to me it was like shot gunning a cold beer right out the gate 😜
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