Diggs hurt (Torn ACL - out for the season)

[MiracleAtRich1393]

5 minutes ago, FireChans said:

It really made sense for the Texans perspective too. They gave Diggs more upfront to keep him happy, and brought him to a one year deal so he was in a contract year for extra motivation/good behavior. So if he crushed it and got big money in the offseason, they would be in the comp pick formula too.

 

Of course, the best laid plans. Trade and contract rework now looks like a disaster. He will get a Tre White-type deal 1 year, $10M with the Cowboys next year and the Texans will still have $16M in dead voids next year. all for a second rounder and 8 games of Diggs.

Fortunately for them it doesn't hurt nearly as much when you have your QB on a rookie deal!

[Mat68]

It’s easy to take the bait here.  He was a truly special player for Buffalo.  The trade was one of the better offseason moves in team history. Terrible to see.  Wish him the best.  On a one year deal is tough spot for him to be in.  When the time comes I think he will be a beloved member of Bills Mafia.  Similar to Fitz.    

[PonyBoy]

Someone posted a comment on another site.

"Maybe they can use the tendon from his tongue to repair his knee. This would also shut him up a lot. "

 

Lol!!! Wow! 

[Slippery Rubber Mats]

28 minutes ago, FireChans said:

To the contrary, I believe he had like no guarantees left after we dealt him. So getting this year fully guaranteed was the correct move.

 

If that's true then you are right. I thought he had guaranteed money going into next year.

[DaVinci]

4 minutes ago, Mat68 said:

When the time comes I think he will be a beloved member of Bills Mafia.  Similar to Fitz.

Wish him well but no thanks.

[Matt_In_NH]

1 hour ago, Mr. WEO said:

 

They could have made Houston's picking up that cap hit part of the trade.  They didn't bother--just anted him out as Houston was the only buyer in the market for Diggs.

 

This trade wasn't demanded by Diggs....

They cannot make another team do anything. They would have to agree.  You don’t know what drove the trade but you think you do ,  it’s fine. Let’s move on.  

[FireChans]

4 minutes ago, MiracleAtRich1393 said:

Fortunately for them it doesn't hurt nearly as much when you have your QB on a rookie deal!

It all hurts eventually. With the cap being able to roll over, the after effects aren’t just yearly.

 

If Diggs walks, his $16M hit next year is another $16M that can’t be rolled over or spent. With Nico set to make $18M that’s $34M down on two players who aren’t even playing right now. 
 

They will manage, but it always comes due. Our own Bills correctly played fast and loose with the cap when Allen was making peanuts but it comes due.

[Mr. WEO]

2 minutes ago, Matt_In_NH said:

They cannot make another team do anything. They would have to agree.  You don’t know what drove the trade but you think you do ,  it’s fine. Let’s move on.  

 

 

I think you understood the premise.  

 

If you have anything stating with authority that Diggs demanded a trade, I'll agree.

[TH3]

He was great for the Bills for 3.5 years. That catch and throw from JA 17 against the lions to set up a GW fg was unbelievable.

[Saxum]

19 minutes ago, Mat68 said:

It’s easy to take the bait here.  He was a truly special player for Buffalo.  The trade was one of the better offseason moves in team history. Terrible to see.  Wish him the best.  On a one year deal is tough spot for him to be in.  When the time comes I think he will be a beloved member of Bills Mafia.  Similar to Fitz.    

 

Disagree.  

 

Fitz seems to be and was one of us during a game when he was under contract for another team.

 

I do not think Diggs will be invited to be "Player of the game" for many years.

[Mango]

16 minutes ago, Mat68 said:

It’s easy to take the bait here.  He was a truly special player for Buffalo.  The trade was one of the better offseason moves in team history. Terrible to see.  Wish him the best.  On a one year deal is tough spot for him to be in.  When the time comes I think he will be a beloved member of Bills Mafia.  Similar to Fitz.    

You think Diggs is gonna fly in to stand outside for cold weather games shirtless?

 

Or publicly say that Buffalo was his favorite team?

 

Is he going to start showing up to press conferences goofily wearing his teammates clothes?

 

Maybe while he recovers he can grow a beard many believe to be a national treasure?

 

There is no way, no how, that Diggs ever loves this team and these fans the way guys like Ryan Fitzpatrick does. Zero. He can’t because he’s wildly self absorbed. And because of that he’ll never be in the same club as guys like Fitz. 

[34-78-83]

28 minutes ago, boyst said:

if i am houston i am giving up a lot right now for cooper kupp.

The Rams have won 2 straight and are a 1/2 game out of 1st in their division. I doubt he's on the block at all.

[Alphadawg7]

29 minutes ago, FireChans said:

It really made sense for the Texans perspective too. They gave Diggs more upfront to keep him happy, and brought him to a one year deal so he was in a contract year for extra motivation/good behavior. So if he crushed it and got big money in the offseason, they would be in the comp pick formula too.

 

Of course, the best laid plans. Trade and contract rework now looks like a disaster. He will get a Tre White-type deal 1 year, $10M with the Cowboys next year and the Texans will still have $16M in dead voids next year. all for a second rounder and 8 games of Diggs.

 

Yeah, and its unfortunate for Diggs, never want to see someone go down with this kind of injury.  I was also really looking forward to sending him and Houston home in the playoffs too.  I got nothing against him, but it would have been fun to see us end his season in his "grass is greener" season with Houston.  

 

[Saxum]

4 minutes ago, Mango said:

You think Diggs is gonna fly in to stand outside for cold weather games shirtless?

 

Or publicly say that Buffalo was his favorite team?

 

Is he going to start showing up to press conferences goofily wearing his teammates clothes?

 

Maybe while he recovers he can grow a beard many believe to be a national treasure?

 

There is no way, no how, that Diggs ever loves this team and these fans the way guys like Ryan Fitzpatrick does. Zero. He can’t because he’s wildly self absorbed. And because of that he’ll never be in the same club as guys like Fitz. 

 

And this all happened after Fitzpatrick was cut from Bills with a very goofy trick played on GMs.

[JP51]

3 minutes ago, Mango said:

You think Diggs is gonna fly in to stand outside for cold weather games shirtless?

 

Or publicly say that Buffalo was his favorite team?

 

Is he going to start showing up to press conferences goofily wearing his teammates clothes?

 

Maybe while he recovers he can grow a beard many believe to be a national treasure?

 

There is no way, no how, that Diggs ever loves this team and these fans the way guys like Ryan Fitzpatrick does. Zero. He can’t because he’s wildly self absorbed. And because of that he’ll never be in the same club as guys like Fitz. 

I agree here... I think you see how he reacts to Minnesota.. very standoffish... I expect nothing from him with regards to this team... I think he is gonna be OBJ and hire himself out to the team he thinks has a shot at winning a SB or in a place he wants to play. Quite honestly, I wouldnt be surprized if he went back to the Texans on a sweet deal for them... but likely Jerry Jones will try to scoop him up cheap... but playing next year he certainly isnt going to start by camp I would say.

[Mat68]

3 minutes ago, Mango said:

You think Diggs is gonna fly in to stand outside for cold weather games shirtless?

 

Or publicly say that Buffalo was his favorite team?

 

Is he going to start showing up to press conferences goofily wearing his teammates clothes?

 

Maybe while he recovers he can grow a beard many believe to be a national treasure?

 

There is no way, no how, that Diggs ever loves this team and these fans the way guys like Ryan Fitzpatrick does. Zero. He can’t because he’s wildly self absorbed. And because of that he’ll never be in the same club as guys like Fitz. 

Shirtless no.  Though his fashion is wild.  Opening weekend at the new Stadium yes.  100%.  As time fades Buffalo will be his fondest memories in the league.  

[Brian Higgins hair]

You hate to see any player go down with an injury, no matter who it is. But at Diggs age, injuries like this are more likely to happen. I don’t see him ever returning to his old form again. He is older and injured now. ACL take at least a year and a half.
 

The man did make his first share of money.

Edited Tuesday at 07:01 PM by Brian Higgins hair

[RichStadiumGuy]

9 minutes ago, Mango said:

You think Diggs is gonna fly in to stand outside for cold weather games shirtless?

 

Or publicly say that Buffalo was his favorite team?

 

Is he going to start showing up to press conferences goofily wearing his teammates clothes?

 

Maybe while he recovers he can grow a beard many believe to be a national treasure?

 

There is no way, no how, that Diggs ever loves this team and these fans the way guys like Ryan Fitzpatrick does. Zero. He can’t because he’s wildly self absorbed. And because of that he’ll never be in the same club as guys like Fitz. 

Can I get a big AMEN to the bolded?

[buffaloboyinATL]

25 minutes ago, FireChans said:

It all hurts eventually. With the cap being able to roll over, the after effects aren’t just yearly.

 

If Diggs walks, his $16M hit next year is another $16M that can’t be rolled over or spent. With Nico set to make $18M that’s $34M down on two players who aren’t even playing right now. 
 

They will manage, but it always comes due. Our own Bills correctly played fast and loose with the cap when Allen was making peanuts but it comes due.

Does he have a $16 million hit next year? I thought he reworked his deal with them to make himself a free agent. Which means he will get less next year because a team will have to sign him and let him rehab on their dime.

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

bummer for him.

 

34 minutes ago, Mat68 said:

When the time comes I think he will be a beloved member of Bills Mafia.  Similar to Fitz.    

 

Nah, don't think so.