New-found Respect for Stef

[pocoboy]

Diggs got so much heat for those points in 2022 where he wore his emotions on his sleeve. He knows as much as anyone about what's contributing to this slump that Allen is in. Whether it's Allen letting his hubris take over instead of coaching points, or being distracted by the stardom, or simply not doing the work preparing for the game, I surely think Diggs was (and is) onto something.

 

I think we all wanted to give Josh the benefit of the doubt - Dorsey, elbow, OL struggles - but I don't think Diggs reacts that way if it's truly any of that.

[Einstein]

I think Diggs is a contributing factor (though not the only one) of Allen’s slump.

 

I do not think it’s any coincidence that 2 of Allen’s 3 interceptions came while forcing the ball to Diggs.

 

It doesn’t excuse them, but it does make me wonder if Allen is attempting to appease.

 

Edit: A few posters pointed out that one of the interceptions I thought was intended for Diggs was actually intended for Hardy.

Edited September 12, 2023 by Einstein

[MAJBobby]

Diggs is a Leader. He has earned that C. 

[K D]

Diggs is a beast. He expects that level of focus and effort out of everyone and he's not getting it. If he's frustrated then that is totally understandable. He's putting everything he has into this and I don't think anyone else on this team can say the same thing. Definitely not the guy who is the "face" of the franchise, that's for sure. I wish we had 22 Diggs' on the field last night

[MAJBobby]

2 minutes ago, Einstein said:

I think Diggs is a contributing factor (though not the only one) of Allen’s slump.

 

I do not think it’s any coincidence that 2 of Allen’s 3 interceptions came while forcing the ball to Diggs.

 

It doesn’t excuse them, but it does make me wonder if Allen is attempting to appease.

Nope. Just Allen being Allen. 
 

there is a reason he has more turnovers than games played 

[Aussie Joe]

3 minutes ago, Einstein said:

I think Diggs is a contributing factor (though not the only one) of Allen’s slump.

 

I do not think it’s any coincidence that 2 of Allen’s 3 interceptions came while forcing the ball to Diggs.

 

It doesn’t excuse them, but it does make me wonder if Allen is attempting to appease.

When Allen fumbled it he tried to pick it up so he could throw it to Diggs to appease him..

[JohnBonhamRocks]

If you told me there was one offensive captain and asked me who it was, then I would have to say Diggs after watching last night. 

[billieve420]

I think whatever happened last season it was definitely between the QB and WR. Seems like neither handled it like adults in the offseason which caused it to linger. This led to people questioning why the Bills hadn't squashed whatever the problem was once the season ended. 

[UKBillFan]

2 minutes ago, JohnBonhamRocks said:

If you told me there was one offensive captain and asked me who it was, then I would have to say Diggs after watching last night. 

 

Yeah, last night maybe. Pity he's been lacking in leadership in the recent past.

[C.Biscuit97]

Dude is a baller and games. I get his point about waiting the ball and caring so much. I do think he can be a better leader and he is too self absorbed. 
 

but he is a warrior and given the competition, that might have been his best game as a Bill. Shame we wasted it. 

[Blackbeard]

Love him or hate him, Diggs is THE star on this team over everyone else.

 

Talent, grit, desire.  It's ALL there.  

 

 

[starrymessenger]

Diggs is not the problem. I'd love to hear what he thinks the problem is (not that I ever will).

[Turbo44]

36 minutes ago, Einstein said:

I think Diggs is a contributing factor (though not the only one) of Allen’s slump.

 

I do not think it’s any coincidence that 2 of Allen’s 3 interceptions came while forcing the ball to Diggs.

 

It doesn’t excuse them, but it does make me wonder if Allen is attempting to appease.

Incorrect - 1st INT ws intended for Hardy (or whatever his name is), 2nd to Diggs, 3rd to Gabe; so he spreads his bad throws around.  What he really should have done is throw the ball to Kinkaid underneath for 7 yards every play until the Jets covered it.

[Jauronimo]

34 minutes ago, Einstein said:

I think Diggs is a contributing factor (though not the only one) of Allen’s slump.

 

I do not think it’s any coincidence that 2 of Allen’s 3 interceptions came while forcing the ball to Diggs.

 

It doesn’t excuse them, but it does make me wonder if Allen is attempting to appease.

The first INT forced to Harty.  The second to Diggs. The third INT forced to Gabe Davis.  You are incorrrect.

[Buddy Hix]

6 minutes ago, starrymessenger said:

Diggs is not the problem. I'd love to hear what he thinks the problem is (not that I ever will).

I think Diggs was/is pissed that Allen isn’t focused on football…rightfully so, it would seem. Diggs acts and performs like a pro, Josh, not so much.

[DasNootz]

Diggs is clearly the leader of this team.  I don't know why "fans" crap on him.  He has combination of the skillset and the drive that we all want in our players.  When things are turbulent, he's the one trying to get Josh's head back in it, he was the one trying to get his teammates ready to play after Hamlin went down (and the first one to go to the hospital afterwards). Watching him practice - he works the craft more than any other receiver on the roster.   He's Josh's safety blanket.

 

WR1, TE and S are the positions we don't need to worry about at a week to week basis.  They're consistent.  All other positions seem to vary greatly on any given week.

Edited September 12, 2023 by DasNootz

[HeHateMe]

Without Dabol here, maybe Diggs needs to tell Allen to wake the F up and stop playing like a moron?

[UKBillFan]

26 minutes ago, Blackbeard said:

Love him or hate him, Diggs is THE star on this team over everyone else.

 

Talent, grit, desire.  It's ALL there.  

 

 

 

And overly emotional.

 

I honestly think this is a problem with the offense at the moment; the three key men in Josh, Diggs and Dorsey are generally emotion first, calm logic second. It can make for a hotbed of over-reaction and spiralling, which results in outcomes like yesterday. Saying that, it was good to see Diggs trying to gee Josh up before one of the final drives (in my tired state can't remember if it was before the last 4Q or OT drive), even if it perhaps came a touch too late.

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

Diggs is the best WR the Bills have ever had. I know who that “slights” I mean what I said. Put him on those 90s teams and what do you think Diggs does? If we get rid of this guy I’ll be livid. We don’t need less guys like Diggs, we need more. Get in the QBs ear and correct the carelessness. All the teams in this league are good, you can’t win playing like #######s. Take the game seriously and start treating each drive like it matters. Ball security is very important.

[Einstein]

4 minutes ago, Jauronimo said:

The first INT forced to Harty.  The second to Diggs. The third INT forced to Gabe Davis.  You are incorrrect.

 

Thank you for correcting to me. I thought the first two were to Steph.