"Teams weren't exactly clamoring to sign Diggs, which ultimately proved to be good news for a New England team that lacked an actual number one wide receiver for the last several years. Diggs often tormented the Patriots when he faced them as a member of the Bills, so the organization was certainly familiar with what he can do on the field."
"Diggs not only gives the Patriots a viable outside threat but also opens up opportunities for other wide receivers. Look for big years from the likes of DeMario Douglas and Hunter Henry. Even if that does happen, Diggs needs to have a quality season if the Patriots are going to be successful on offense. They didn't bring him in to be a decoy. They brought him in to be the number one wide receiver the Patriots haven't had since Julian Edelman."
The Patriots signed Stefon Diggs as a high-risk, high-reward addition despite his recent ACL tear and questions about fit after previous exits. Teams did not aggressively pursue Diggs, allowing New England to add an established top receiver and a veteran mentor for younger pass-catchers. Diggs’ contract includes performance incentives that make a bounce-back season important for a longer-term stay. His presence creates a legitimate outside threat, opens opportunities for DeMario Douglas and Hunter Henry, and provides supporting weapons for second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Diggs must perform as a clear number-one target for the offense to improve.
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