FOXBOROUGH - During his introductory press conference, Stefon Diggs talked about the reasons he was drawn to sign a free agent deal with the Patriots.
Of course, money (3 years, $69 million, $26 million guaranteed) was a huge factor. But there was more to it.
Diggs talked about Patriots coach Mike Vrabel being part of the impetus to sign with New England. He had met Vrabel during a Pro Bowl and was impressed.
The wide receiver recited chapter and verse about Vrabel, and the importance of him being a former player.
“Player to coach relationship kind of meshes really well with coaches that have played at one time.