Following an already electrifying free agency period, the Patriots front office made one more big signing, a move many did not see coming. The Patriots signed wide receiver, Stefon Diggs to a three-year deal worth sixty-nine-million-dollar contract. The reason why this deal was a shock to most fans around the league was because of two factors, Stefon Diggs had previously played for New England’s rival, the Buffalo Bills. Twice a season, Diggs would put up big numbers against New England’s defense, and he would often playfully taunt the opposing fans or opposing players. Secondly, last season, Diggs tore his ACL in late October while playing for the Houston Texans- requesting a trade out of Buffalo the previous spring. The deal from New England does pose a big risk, but if New England can get even a fraction of Stefon Diggs at his best, the deal would be worth it tenfold. Despite the seemingly mutual hatred between New England and Stefon Diggs, it seems like everything is patched up, the fans welcomed Stefon in with open arms, and everybody is ready to get to work, contribute to big things next season, and most importantly, everybody gets a clean slate- including Stefon Diggs.
The question on everyone’s mind is which jersey number will Stefon Diggs choose? His previous numbers, 1, & 14 are taken by wide receiver, Ja’Lynn Polk, and newly signed linebacker, Robert Spillane. After longtime defensive captain, Ja’Whaun Bentley was released, the number 8 became available. Regardless of which number Diggs chooses, fans of New England should be excited and ready for a highly anticipated season in September!
Most recently on April 1st, Owner Robert Kraft announced that legendary head coach, Bill Parcells will be joining the Patriots hall of fame this summer.
This announcement came as a surprise to many as for years, the Kraft family & Parcells had a big falling out in 1996 following Super Bowl 31, in a losing effort against the Green Bay Packers. The rift between Kraft & Parcells had been building for a long time, and in the buildup to Super Bowl 31, it became clear that the two would part ways following the Super Bowl, regardless of the outcome. Ultimately it appears that no matter what happened in the past, be it between Kraft & Parcells, or Stefon Diggs & the Patriots, every side has made amends and are looking ahead to the future and beyond.
