"The presence of wide receiver Stefon Diggs is one Maye highlighted late Sunday night in the aftermath of a postseason-clinching win over the Baltimore Ravens. "People have no idea what he means to this team," Maye said. Diggs' "passion, fire and competitiveness" have resonated throughout the Patriots, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. The 32-year-old is usually at the center of the huddle before games, firing up teammates, and Vrabel turned to him late Sunday night to break the team down in the joyous victorious locker room."
"Diggs expressed his love for the team before calling out the start of what has become a team rallying point this season: "We all we got!" The rest of the team then says, "We all we need!" That's the type of edge that Diggs has brought to the Patriots, and it is reflected in his comeback from a torn right ACL sustained in October of 2024 while playing for the Houston Texans."
""I know all those other guys they were thinking about signing," Diggs said, acknowledging that most NFL teams wouldn't have an older veteran coming off injury as their No. 1 choice. "[But] I'm where I'm supposed to be. I'm more thankful that Mr. Kraft, Vrabes, Coach Todd [Downing], [Josh] McDaniels - those guys took a chance on me. I"
Quarterback Drake Maye and the 12-3 New England Patriots clinched a playoff berth after a rapid turnaround this season. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs has supplied leadership, energy and on-field production, serving as a vocal pregame presence and locker-room catalyst. Head coach Mike Vrabel credited Diggs' "passion, fire and competitiveness" with resonating across the roster. Diggs returned from a torn right ACL sustained in October 2024 and acknowledged he was not the team's initial offseason target but expressed gratitude to ownership and coaches for taking a chance on him. The team rally cry emphasizes collective trust and belief.
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