Haza for Stef Diggs

Written By Rich McPhee

Intro:

  • The Patriots made a splash with Stefon Diggs. Should we be excited, or are we setting ourselves up for disappointment?

Opening Takes:

  • Rich’s take

  • Bobby’s take

  • Ray’s take

Show Rundown:

  1. Haza for Stefon Diggs

  • Breaking down the contract: 3 years, $69M ($26M guaranteed)

  • Diggs’ declining production and ACL recovery timeline

  • History of WRs returning from ACL injuries—what’s realistic for Diggs?

  • Patriots’ WR struggles and why they overpaid

  • The franchise’s reluctance to change its outdated team-building strategy

  • Other WRs who turned down the Patriots

  • Is Diggs a game-changer or just a decent addition?

  • The Patriots’ spending problem: Cash spending vs. league average

  • Potential veteran WR additions (Tyler Lockett, Keenan Allen) and the need for a LT

  1. Red Sox Opening Day

  • Early impressions, expectations, and potential surprises

  1. Celtics Escape Tragedy

  • On and off the court—how we saved the day

  1. 10 Questions from a Guy Named Rob

  • The most ridiculous, thought-provoking, and unnecessary questions we’ve received

  1. Simplest Minds of the Week

  • Who outdid themselves in stupidity this week?

The Draft:

  • Giants’ wild QB room—what it means for the Patriots

  • Worst-case scenario at #4 overall

  • Best-case scenario: Trade down, trade back into Round 1, secure a WR and LT

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