Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs had a phenomenal season, pacing the NFL in receptions and receiving yards, and he doesn’t want people … So, it hurt me to watch it and I felt like I needed to watch it to further my motivation. Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs is already recruiting recently released defensive end J.J. Watt to sign with the AFC East champions and conference runner-up: With Buffalo playing as hot as anyone in the NFL, Diggs' acquisition looks to be exactly what quarterback Josh Allen needed. The best, worst and most underrated moves of the 2020 NFL offseason, Buffalo Bills made jump, but Chiefs remain their 'measuring stick' in AFC. Stefon Diggs wanted a new start. Diggs saw himself smiling more and just having fun on the football field. By: unknownvikingfan Among his latest is a song inspired by Bills receiver Stefon Diggs, who led the NFL in receptions and receiving yards in his first season in Buffalo. © 2021 The Buffalo Bills. It’s only fitting that on the day Stefon Diggs was traded to the Bills, a more famous receiver gobbled up most of the headlines. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He shared strong feelings about being part of the Bills family and explained why he is so happy to have found a home in Buffalo.Â. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs and quarterback Josh Allen have looked like a match made in football heaven throughout the 2020 season. Photo by Craig Melvin. This deal makes a ton of sense for both sides. With the Bills season in the rear-view mirror, Diggs is looking ahead at what this offseason will bring. Stefon Diggs is at home and at peace. Stefon Diggs, Dion Dawkins, Jerry Hughes and others share their thoughts on the civil rights legend and continuing the fight for racial justice. Now the Bills are one step closer to accomplishing the ultimate goal. Thurman Thomas, Steve Tasker, London Fletcher, Fred Jackson and others talk about why they love this Bills team and have high hopes for this weekend. Players, fans and community supporters share how the Bills made a difference both on and off the field during a very trying year for the region. Bills notebook: Stefon Diggs doesn't practice, but says he's good to face Colts Jay Skurski Jan 6, 2021 Jan 6, 2021 Updated Jan 7, 2021; 0; Support this work for $1 a month. Stefon Diggs has been terrific for Buffalo and is averaging 92.5 yards receiving per game. It’s only fitting that on the day Stefon Diggs was traded to the Bills, a more famous receiver gobbled up most of the headlines. Diggs had himself a career year, leading the NFL in receptions (127) and receiving yards (1,535) and being the first Bills player ever to lead in both categories.Â. Now the NFL is on notice. Just earning my keep, earning my stripes, earning respect from my teammates. Now in Buffalo, he’s among the NFL’s best wide receivers. BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Stefon Diggs has a new beginning with the Buffalo Bills. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Stefon Diggs has proved a lot in his first season in Buffalo. The Pro Bowl receiver told Mike Florio and Chris Simms that being at home makes a difference and that he wants Bills Mafia behind him all the way.Â, "It makes a huge difference, Diggs said. With Buffalo playing as hot as anyone in the NFL, Diggs' acquisition looks to be exactly what quarterback Josh Allen needed. Last Thursday, Diggs made his customary media tour during Super Bowl week and was able to reflect on … Super Bowl Live Stream; How to Watch Super Bowl LV ; Bills' Stefon Diggs: Eight catches in Buffalo debut. He is excited to get back with his guys and get a head start on fixing the mistakes that held them back in 2020. Stefon Diggs is Buffalo’s miracle man How a trade and the most unusual offseason in NFL history turned Diggs into the league's top receiver. The easiest way for Vikings fans to assess the Stefon Diggs trade is to point out that Minnesota selected Justin Jefferson with the first-round pick they got from Buffalo and say both teams should be happy with their return. Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll had a big role in getting the two playmakers in sync on the field. And in the game, he doesn't get too high or doesn't get too low. In 2018, there wasn’t a better set of receivers in the NFL than Stefon Diggs and Adam Theilen. With J.J. Watt becoming a free agent, Stefon Diggs began recruiting him to the Buffalo Bills. And then this year, brought me back to those times. But it definitely makes a huge difference and it's something that I look forward to.". The better team won, give them that credit and they're a good ass football team. This deal makes a ton of sense for both sides. Drew Bledsoe, Kurt Warner, and Phil Simms discuss their experiences in championship games and what advice they would offer to Josh Allen. “Especially with a Black player. In his first NFL season not wearing a Minnesota Vikings uniform, Stefon Diggs took his performance to an extremely high level. In his first NFL season not wearing a Minnesota Vikings uniform, Stefon Diggs took his performance to an extremely high level. And then things kind of just fell out in front of me. ", Diggs just doesn't want to play to the AFC Championship Game next season, his goal is to have Buffalo host the AFC title game.Â, A championship game in Buffalo would mean so much for the city and for all the Bills fans who missed out on being at home games to see their team play this season due to the pandemic. Sean McDermott set a vision for the franchise when he arrived in 2017. Last Thursday, Diggs made his customary media tour during Super Bowl week and was able to reflect on his career season. There’s good news on the injury front in Buffalo, as neither Stefon Diggs nor Cole Beasley have an injury status for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game. Stefon Diggs talks with Charlotte Wilder about his memorable season with the Buffalo Bills and how lucky he is to be a part of Bills Mafia. In “Stefon Diggs is Buffalo’s Miracle Man,” ESPN.com global correspondent and senior writer Sam Borden profiles the wide receiver focusing on self-direction, self-evaluation, and waiting to have his full experience with the Bills Mafia. "In Buffalo with Coach Daboll, probably one of my favorite coaches ever, just getting to know him, learning him and him learning me," Diggs said. His new opportunity in Buffalo. ", Diggs helped this Bills team reach new heights and helped lead the team to a 13-3 record and a trip to the AFC Championship Game – a place Buffalo hasn't been since 1994. Speaking with Buffalo reporters for the first time since his blockbuster trade in March, Diggs repeatedly expressed excitement over his new surroundings while also downplaying his role in leaving Minnesota. [Allen's] a guy that's serious but he's also a jokester so it's somebody that I can hang around on a daily basis. The Bills (10-3) still have three games left.