The hubbub surrounding the trade of former Minnesota Vikings wideout Stefon Diggs to Buffalo is predominantly rooted in the subsequent selection of Justin Jefferson in the 2020 NFL Draft. Pundits debate the merits of the trade in a “who won” capacity as if the transaction was a tit-for-tat swap. It wasn’t.
First, the Vikings received rookie merchandise as the first installment of compensation in Jefferson. His achievements as a rookie should be compared to Stefon Diggs’ rookie accolades in 2015 rather than the “who’s better right now” dialogue that circulates. Vikings faithful ought to be excited if Jefferson ever procured the production he found in 2020.