Stefon Diggs Remains the Most Predictable Diva
When the Minnesota Vikings sent Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills it was out of necessity, but the result became arguably the best thing to happen to the franchise in decades. A diva wide receiver that thought the grass was greener elsewhere, he pulled the same shenanigans this offseason and now lands in Houston.
At the time of his trade, Minnesota was left searching for answers. Diggs vacated the top wide receiver spot, and Mike Zimmer’s offense was suddenly without a significant playmaker. The come up resulted in Justin Jefferson being selected with the pick Minnesota acquired, and the outcome could not have played out more perfectly.
Former Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills WR Stefon Diggs compliments Houston Texans organization and new teammates while throwing shade at old ones
Once Stefon Diggs got sick of Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, he began his patented charade of cryptic tweets and social media pettiness. His former employer was forced to move on from a clearly dissolving situation, and Diggs landed with the Houston Texans. In his first news conference following the trade, Diggs called the Texans a “breath of fresh air”, but that wasn’t all.
Diggs’ new teammates may be all of the things he says above, and the Houston organization may be offering milkshakes everyday when he walks in. But it’s quite clear, in the above quote, that not only was Stefon using the opportunity to praise his new teammates and new team, but also to throw shade at everyone back with the Bills.
As has always been the case with Diggs, he is saying all of the right things while the situation is new and fresh. His talent is undeniable, but this cycle and personality trait has repeated itself too many times to be taken for face value.
Justin Jefferson Took Anti-Diva Route to New Contract and it Paid Dividends
On Monday, the Justin Jefferson saga finally came to an end. The Minnesota Vikings signed their superstar wide receiver to a deal that made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. But the greatest part of it may have been how he went about the entire thing.
In an offseason that saw a former Vikings wide receiver force his way out of another football town the same way he did Minneapolis, at a position often defined by diva personalities, Justin Jefferson breaks that generic mold.
In signing with the Minnesota Vikings, Justin Jefferson was able to remain with the organization that drafted him, and still collect his record-setting payday. And without relating to classic “diva” wide receiver tactics to get it done.
Justin Jefferson was the anti-diva during contract negotiations with Minnesota Vikings
Before, during and after negotiations, J.J. made it clear he’s always wanted to play for the Minnesota Vikings and that he is not the person to talk to about his contract negotiations. That is his agent’s job.
So, Jefferson focused in on football and being a superstar. He did both so well that he landed at the top of the NFL food chain. That meant, when it came time for his agent to do his job, JJ was deserving of the biggest non-quarterback contract in NFL history. And that type of negotiating process can take time.
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