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The 2015 NFL Draft was headlined by Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston, but neither guy has quite lived up to the expectations of going 1-2. It’s always easier to look back at a draft and see where players go wrong, but what would a perfect draft have looked like? Let’s redraft the top 10 of […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen officially has a new running mate as his former teammate in wide receiver Stefon Diggs is now a member of the Buffalo Bills thanks to an offseason trade from a few months back. However, the Vikings didn’t wait long to replace Diggs as Minnesota notably selected former LSU Tigers […]

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Minnesota Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman initially had no intention of trading star wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Spielman noted the Vikings had signed Diggs to a team-friendly contract, and acknowledged he was the kind of playmaker with the ability to help any offense thrive. However, Spielman said the Buffalo Bill’s offer of multiple draft picks […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he does not need to explain the reason for acquiring wide receiver Stefon Diggs from the Minnesota Vikings. McDermott explained Diggs was immensely productive during his time with the Vikings while also having the opportunity to play in the playoffs and experience that kind of pressure (via Nick […]

Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs is now officially a member of the Buffalo Bills after becoming the centerpiece of a massive trade between the two teams earlier this offseason. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman recently commented on his decision to make such a deal. “We had no intention of trading Diggs at the […]

This past season, the Minnesota Vikings had one of the NFL’s best receiving tandems in Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs. Now, one half of that duo is gone. The Vikings traded Diggs to the Buffalo Bills for a haul of draft picks last month, meaning that quarterback Kirk Cousins is now somewhat short on weapons […]

The Minnesota Vikings reluctantly traded Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills this offseason, leaving Dalvin Cook distraught at the move. Just around a month after the trade was completed, Cook shared his thoughts on the Diggs trade. “That one hurt,” Cook said in a telephone interview with the Pioneer Press. “It hurt. That’s my brother. You […]

Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs is now a member of the Buffalo Bills. Not only that, but the Bills gave up quite a bit to receive the services of Diggs from the aforementioned Vikings as Buffalo sent a massive haul of future NFL Draft picks back to Minnesota. One thing is for certain, […]

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen recently made a point to comment on the NFC North franchise’s potentially costly offseason thus far. Despite the fact that the 2020 NFL Draft has yet to officially come and go, the Vikings have already made a slew of noteworthy moves this offseason. It’s a slate that includes […]

The Buffalo Bills have a new top wide receiver in veteran wideout Stefon Diggs, who left the Minnesota Vikings in a trade that, in hindsight, was a long time coming despite the initial, sudden reaction for the split between player and franchise. Bills general manager Brandon Beane, nonetheless, told the media on Monday he knows […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was able to help maneuver his team back to the postseason in 2019, despite not having a wide receiver that many considered a true Pro Bowl talent. Now, in the wake of the acquisition of Stefon Diggs, Allen has his new “best friend.” “It creates separation. As a quarterback the more […]

New England Patriots star cornerback Stephon Gilmore took to Twitter to defend Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper after former NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst Rex Ryan threw shade at Cooper on Friday. Gilmore credited Cooper as being one of the toughest covers in football. Come on Rex he one of the toughest […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen improved a lot in his second year, and so did the Bills as a team as they finished the season with a 10-6 record — their best since 1999. Heading into 2020, the Bills have a chance to take things a step further. The atmosphere around Buffalo is one of […]

Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs were a dynamic duo for the Minnesota Vikings in recent years, but Diggs is no longer with the team. Nearly three weeks after the move was made, Thielen shared his reaction to the Diggs trade. “Obviously, it’s a bummer that he’s not here because it was such a fun duo to be […]

The Buffalo Bills made a splash move at the beginning of free agency, trading a bevy of draft picks for Stefon Diggs. Even though the trade was received well by fans, an NFL executive believes Buffalo gave up too many picks to acquire Diggs: “I wouldn’t have done it for one first-round pick, let alone […]

Tom Brady is no the only player forcing a new teammate to switch numbers. Newly-acquired Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs will indeed retain his No. 14, which he wore with the Minnesota Vikings. This will force Ray-Ray McCloud to switch numbers (via Nick Wojton of USA TODAY): McCloud most recently wore No. 14 for […]

The Buffalo Bills were adamant about securing a No. 1 option in the passing game for their offense this offseason. They were finally able to make the splash they needed by acquiring wide receiver Stefon Diggs from the Minnesota Vikings. However, it seems Diggs was not the only wideout on their radar at the time. […]

In his second year in the league, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen improved on a solid rookie campaign. He also showed that he has what it takes to lead the Bills to the postseason and become a possible star in the league one day. With the offseason trade to acquire former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver […]

The Buffalo Bills made a big splash in the early stages of free agency, swinging a deal with the Minnesota Vikings to acquire wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Yes, the Bills had to part with a first-rounder and three other draft picks to pry Diggs away from the Vikings, but Diggs provides Buffalo with a much-needed […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen could not be happier to have the opportunity to throw deep balls to Stefon Diggs next season. Allen said he cannot wait to get to work with Diggs while also complimenting the former Minnesota Vikings receiver on his explosiveness (via Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk): “I’m still pumped about […]

Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs had been disgruntled with his role for the better part of the 2019 season, and it seemed like a matter of time before the Vikings found an avenue for a trade. However, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that was not the case. Fowler said the Vikings had actually […]

The Buffalo Bills gave up a load of draft picks to the Minnesota Vikings to get Stefon Diggs and with the haul comes big expectations. The Bills sent the Vikings a first-round pick, fifth-round pick, sixth-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round pick. So what should the expectations look like for Diggs in Buffalo? Let’s breakdown […]

Buffalo Bills legend and Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly led one of the most potent offenses in the NFL in the 1990s. With Kelly under center, Thurman Thomas in the backfield, and Andre Reed and James Lofton out wide, the Bills put up points in bunches during a stretch in which they made four […]

The Buffalo Bills’ trade for former Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Stefon Diggs remains one of the biggest moves of the 2020 offseason so far. Curious on a Tuesday night, Diggs took to Twitter to ask his over 292,000 followers one simple question: What makes a good receiver. Top receivers in the NFL usually have […]

The Buffalo Bills made one of this offseason’s biggest splashes by acquiring prolific wide receiver Stefon Diggs from the Minnesota Vikings. Despite being forced to give up a slew of future NFL Draft picks in exchange for Diggs’ services, the Bills are no doubt better off for making such a move — at least for […]

Stefon Diggs will be wearing a new uniform for the 2020 NFL season. The Minnesota Vikings traded the star wide receiver to the Buffalo Bills last week. Why was the 26-year-old wideout dealt? Apparently it all goes back to a tweet the former Vikings receiver shared. “It’s time for a new beginning,” Diggs wrote on […]

Adam Thielen and Kirk Cousins know this: The Minnesota Vikings traded one of their top offensive weapons last week, sending wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills for four draft picks, including a first-rounder. You can’t blame the Vikings for making the move. That is quite a haul for Diggs, who probably isn’t even […]

The Buffalo Bills made one of the big splash moves of the offseason trading with the Minnesota Vikings for Stefon Diggs. There were many options this offseason for wide receivers who could make sense for the Bills either in free agency or the draft. But they decided trading for Diggs was the best option. According […]

Stefon Diggs could have been a member of the New England Patriots. Prior to being traded to the Buffalo Bills, the Minnesota Vikings had shopped the star receiver on the trade market. The Patriots were actually one of the suitors for Diggs. However, the lack of certainty surrounding Tom Brady’s future put a damper on […]

The Buffalo Bills began free agency with a bang earlier this week, acquiring wide receiver Stefon Diggs in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings. Yes, the Bills paid a hefty price, trading four draft picks (including a first rounder), but it was something that had to be done. Buffalo didn’t make any other major moves […]

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In a working environment that is as unpredictable as the NFL, it’s hard to build relationships. Friendships like the one built by Minnesota Vikings wide receivers Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs can easily be uprooted by trade — and that’s exactly what happened. The Vikings confirmed that they’re sending Diggs to the Buffalo Bills in […]

The Buffalo Bills pulled off a monster trade earlier in the week while providing up-and-coming quarterback Josh Allen with a major weapon at the wide receiver position. With the Bills shipping a slew of future NFL Draft picks to the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo managed to acquire Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who will no […]

After a tumultuous final season as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, superstar wide receiver Stefon Diggs is now part of the Buffalo Bills organization. On Monday evening, the Vikings agreed to trade Diggs to the Bills in exchange for a slew of future NFL Draft picks with the Pro Bowl wide receiver finally getting […]

The Buffalo Bills struck a deal to land wide receiver Stefon Diggs in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, resulting in quarterback Josh Allen taking to Twitter and perfectly summarizing the move: Ya Digg? — Josh Allen (@JoshAllenQB) March 17, 2020 Buffalo paid a hefty price to acquire Diggs, sending four draft […]

The Vikings shipped off Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills, but the New England Patriots and Washington Redskins were also involved in trade discussions. According to Albert Breer of NBC Boston, the Redskins had the most interest, but they weren’t willing to part with the second overall pick. In turn, it made it hard to […]

With the offseason in full swing, the Buffalo Bills were among the teams looking to make a splash. It appears they may have found their man in Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs. According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, the Bills have reportedly pulled off a trade with the Vikings for Diggs: Bills have […]

The NFC North already saw one superstar caliber player change teams while staying inside the division on Monday. After veteran tight end Jimmy Graham signed with the arch rival Chicago Bears following a two-year stint as a member of the Green Bay Packers, it was then Bears special teamer Cordarrelle Patterson who attempted to turn […]