So what in the Wide World of Sports is going on with Diggs?

"I've had conversations with everybody at this point. Everybody," Diggs said. When asked if he was being heard, he replied, "I don't know at this point. With where things are going with the trend we're at now, I'm not 100 percent sure. ... I've always been a team guy; put the team before myself."

@"pattersaur" said:

@"MarkSP18" said:

If they did trade Diggs now they would save $9,368,750 (less whatever they paid him thru 4 weeks) and would incur a $9,000,000 dead cap hit in 2020 making it a wash. From a cap perspective it does nothing. And then, who would be the #2 WR?  Bisi Johnson?

This is where I come out. The Vikings have no one to step in and fill his spot, so it's safe to assume they don't want to trade him. If he requests a trade that's another story. Not sure what the Vikings would do in that scenario, or what fair compensation would even be. I like Diggs so I hope whatever is going on gets ironed out.

@"MaroonBells" said: Anyway, I'm just having fun. Who knows what the cap math would be. And this is about as likely as me waking up tomorrow with Alicia Vikander in my bed. 

@"Kentis" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Anyway, I'm just having fun. Who knows what the cap math would be. And this is about as likely as me waking up tomorrow with Alicia Vikander in my bed. 

Miracles have happened before...  ;) B)  

I think there is frustration with Cousins by offensive personnel on the team. Guys are open and he's not seeing them. 

So would it be better if he wasn't frustrated or just not saying anything.  He's a 25 year old, competitive, wants to be better as a player and the team winning, let him vent.   

@"StickyBun" said: I think there is frustration with Cousins by offensive personnel on the team. Guys are open and he's not seeing them. 

There are plenty of people who have never believed in him, but even those people would admit that he was a pretty solid QB "most" of the time who simply didn't have the balls for big games. I just want THAT QB back. We'll deal with the big games as they come, but I just want the guy who was dropping dimes and putting up 700 yards and 7 TDs against the Packers and Rams last year. Where is THAT guy? 

Does he show up against what is a terrible defense in New York? If we get up in this game, I think it would be wise for Stefanski to use it as a sort of "heal Kirk and Stefon" opportunity. 

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"StickyBun" said: I think there is frustration with Cousins by offensive personnel on the team. Guys are open and he's not seeing them. 

That much is obvious. The question is...can he recover? Or does this huge teammate, media and fan backlash do permanent damage to his confidence?

There are plenty of people who have never believed in him, but even those people would admit that he was a pretty solid QB "most" of the time who simply didn't have the balls for big games. I just want THAT QB back. We'll deal with the big games as they come, but I just want the guy who was dropping dimes and putting up 700 yards and 7 TDs against the Packers and Rams last year. Where is THAT guy? 

Does he show up against what is a terrible defense in New York? If we get up in this game, I think it would be wise for Stefanski to use it as a sort of "heal Kirk and Stefon" opportunity. 

@"BigAl99" said: So would it be better if he wasn't frustrated or just not saying anything.  He's a 25 year old, competitive, wants to be better as a player and the team winning, let him vent.   

He can vent all he wants.  Thielen did.  Call out the O coordinator, the QB, hell, the equipment manager.  But don't play the passive/aggressive "trade me" card.  How does that fit the  "I've always been a team guy; put the team before myself" mantra?

I guess Diggs views himself as more of a receiver than a downfield blocker for a run-oriented football team...

"We'll see"

Said Zimmer
Said Stefanski
Said Diggs

The answer when asked will he/you play Sunday. 

This is why I hate sports media.  He said "I didn't ask for a trade, and neither did my agent." Yes, he also said "there is some truth to every rumor," but who knows the context of that.  I think Pat McAfee nailed it.  Cousin's comes out, says sorry to AT about missing him and calls him the best player.  What does that say to Diggs?  I will say I understand the frustration, but this is a stupid scenario. 

My frustration is we know the line sucks.  We know we didn't do a whole lot about it.  Plan around it.  TE to help block, and fast developing routes.  Get the ball in the hands of guys that can make plays.  Yes Cousins needs to  put on the big boy pants and let it rip, but lets actually put ourselves in a position to win. 

I'm officially changing my stance to "Where there's smoke, there's fire"

@"BarrNone55" said:

Stefon Diggs (not injury related) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.Diggs was reportedly catching passes from No. 3 QB Jake Browning.

@"pattersaur" said:

@"BarrNone55" said:

Stefon Diggs (not injury related) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.Diggs was reportedly catching passes from No. 3 QB Jake Browning.

So is it confirmed that he's not even practicing with Cousins? If true... Yikes

Cousins is toast and Diggs knows it. I've seen it before. Ponder was a Heisman contender at FSU setting ACC passing records before he hurt his shoulder. Next season he comes back and the Line is pure shit and he's running for his life. Developed permanent Happy Feet. That's why I warned against drafting him.

While the Skins seemed to have a lot of injuries on their Line they still gave him enough time to sling it. KC got lit up last year and it's in his head now, for good. Statistics so far this season say he's got as much time to throw as any QB and we've all seen the wide open WRs.  But Kirk can't. All he sees are ghosts.

He's toast and Rick especially and Zimmer's 'take no risks' approach are to blame. I don't ever recall seeing a QB get Happy Feet and recover. My dad is 75 and he called it weeks ago. I don't know if Cousins was ever gonna be The One to help this team to a title but that longship has now sailed.

On to the Draft! 

@"purplefaithful" said: Everyone is available at the right price...

I like Diggs a lot as a player. I'd hate to see him go - too much pressure on Thielen.

I'm not convinced we have another WR on the roster that can beat 1:1 coverage besides our 2 starters. 

@"FSUVike" said: Cousins is toast and Diggs knows it. I've seen it before. Ponder was a Heisman contender at FSU setting ACC passing records before he hurt his shoulder. Next season he comes back and the Line is pure shit and he's running for his life. Developed permanent Happy Feet. That's why I warned against drafting him.

While the Skins seemed to have a lot of injuries on their Line they still gave him enough time to sling it. KC got lit up last year and it's in his head now, for good. Statistics so far this season say he's got as much time to throw as any QB and we've all seen the wide open WRs.  But Kirk can't. All he sees are ghosts.

He's toast and Rick especially and Zimmer's 'take no risks' approach are to blame. I don't ever recall seeing a QB get Happy Feet and recover. My dad is 75 and he called it weeks ago. I don't know if Cousins was ever gonna be The One to help this team to a title but that longship has now sailed.

On to the Draft! 

This franchise better draft a f@#$ing QB in round 1 next Spring.