Patriots coach Mike Vrabel shares update on WR Stefon Diggs
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel shared an update on wide receiver Stefon Diggs when speaking with media members ahead of mandatory minicamp.
The four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver has been working through the offseason program as a limited participant due to the ACL injury he suffered with the Houston Texans last season. He was seen at OTAs running drills and helping to coach up his teammates from the sideline.
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Along with contributing on the stat sheet, the Patriots are hoping Diggs can help bring the younger receivers along in their development. Vrabel is pleased with how Diggs has remained engaged despite being limited with the ACL injury.
"He's trying to figure out where everything is and what his role is and making sure that as we add those situations—the third down, the no-huddle and red zone—that he's staying up on it, working hard in his rehab," said Vrabel, via NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. "Certain drills he can be out there and there's certain drills that he won't be, but I think he's engaged and I like his energy."
Diggs stepping in and contributing right away as a locker room leader is a great sign for the Patriots. There are currently 12 receivers on the roster with plenty of untapped talent. It could be a game-changer if Diggs could get some of those players going, including second-year wideouts Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker.
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Sure, the Patriots needed a top receiving weapon, but they also needed a leader in that room with the resume of a true No. 1 receiver.
They might have found both with Diggs.
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