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Stefon Diggs is not happy. After rumors have swirled about him wanting out of Minnesota and with the frustration fellow star receiver Adam Thielen showed after last weeks loss, it seems like the Vikings are imploding.
Although the frustration and tension is unmistakably present, Diggs was a full go at Thursday's practice as they prepare for a better showing against the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday.
Stefon Diggs was listed as a FULL participant today. Josh Kline is out of the concussion protocol as he practiced in FULL for the first time in 2 weeks. Mackensie Alexander was downgraded to DNP, though Mike Zimmer said he's "not really worried…we’re being cautious with him.”
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) October 3, 2019
It seems Diggs decided not to take the same route as Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who is also seeking a trade and is likely to sit out again this week. While Diggs had a solid game last week against the Bears, the rest of the season has been nothing but annoyance and anger. Diggs had just six catches for less than 100 yards in the previous three games.
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Minnesota's timidness to throw the ball is obvious as it seems they do not trust their recent signee Kirk Cousins to air it out. The Vikings have two of the most dynamic receivers in the league in Diggs and Thielen and not being able to get them the ball to make plays hurts the team as well as their chemistry.
The Vikings will need to turn things around very very soon to prevent a situation similar to the one in Jacksonville. The pressure sits on the shoulders of Cousins and head coach Mike Zimmer to get their disgruntled receivers the ball and call the appropriate amount of run and pass plays.
This is the same team that is just 2 seasons removed from a magical play that sent them to the NFC championship game, but will have to do a lot of work if they want to get back there.
