Mike Vrabel targeted a certain type of player during his first offseason as head coach of the New England Patriots.
And Stefon Diggs, who signed a three-year, $69 million deal to join the Patriots, fits the mold.
Vrabel certainly doesn’t sees Diggs as a diva receiver, a perception that has started to follow the 10-year NFL veteran. So how does Vrabel view Diggs? In short, the receiver is a passionate football guy that Vrabel feels will serve the Patriots well.
“Stefon brings an energy to him,” Vrabel told reporters Monday from the annual NFL owners’ meetings, per team-provided video.