Stefon Diggs says there only 3 cornerbacks that can follow an elite receiver - Howard is one of them

[The Beatles]

“Stefon Diggs also said there are only three NFL corners as “the only ones that really follow” No. 1 receivers week in and week out: Xavien Howard, Marshon Lattimore and Trevon (Diggs).”

Stefon Diggs told his brother: NFL only has 7-8 "spicy receivers," most are easy to check

Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs thinks he and his brother, Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs, are among the NFL's elite players at their positions -- and he thinks the truly elite are a pretty small group.

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[The Ghost]

How many teams have one of those spicy WRs and one of those elite CBs besides us?

The Rams?

Now how many teams have two spicy WRs and said elite CB?

I can only think of one although the Eagles come close.

I said the same thing on PFT and the commenters didn’t like it. I flamed them a bit by suggestion this is the catalyst for all the Tua hate. Jealousy.

 

[DOLFAN_51]

How many teams have one of those spicy WRs and one of those elite CBs besides us?

The Rams?

Now how many teams have two spicy WRs and said elite CB?

I can only think of one although the Eagles come close.

I said the same thing on PFT and the commenters didn’t like it. I flamed them a bit by suggestion this is the catalyst for all the Tua hate. Jealousy.

If Holland can become that Ed Reed type of playmaker he showed flashes of last season, we are going to be legitimate Super Bowl contenders. That’s how I feel about the way this team is constructed right now. All we need is for our line to be able to hold up against solid fronts. Not dominate, just not get blown off the ball. We finally have a complete team.

 

[The Ghost]

If Holland can become that Ed Reed type of playmaker he showed flashes of last season, we are going to be legitimate Super Bowl contenders. That’s how I feel about the way this team is constructed right now. All we need is for our line to be able to hold up against solid fronts. Not dominate, just not get blown off the ball. We finally have a complete team.

I hear ya. My expectations are sky high for Holland. I’ll refrain from throwing out names like ER just yet but The Dutchman is elite.

Could you imagine if we had two of him?

Covid was/is a very, very, very, very horrible thing. However, if not for Covid, Jevon Holland is never a Dolphin. If he plays his junior year he’s a top 20 pick. Gotta find the positives in anything.

 

[rafael]

If Holland can become that Ed Reed type of playmaker he showed flashes of last season, we are going to be legitimate Super Bowl contenders. That’s how I feel about the way this team is constructed right now. All we need is for our line to be able to hold up against solid fronts. Not dominate, just not get blown off the ball. We finally have a complete team.

I have believed for a long time that having an elite S is a huge key to having an elite defense. IMO the NFL under-values the importance of the S position. I feel that trusting Holland with more responsibility (and him proving worthy of that trust) was the biggest difference between our defense last year in the first half of the season vs the second half of the season.

 

[utahphinsfan]

I hear ya. My expectations are sky high for Holland. I’ll refrain from throwing out names like ER just yet but The Dutchman is elite.

Could you imagine if we had two of him?

Covid was/is a very, very, very, very horrible thing. However, if not for Covid, Jevon Holland is never a Dolphin. If he plays his junior year he’s a top 20 pick. Gotta find the positives in anything.

Agree. So few positives that came out of the sh**show that was pandemic.

 

[The Ghost]

I have believed for a long time that having an elite S is a huge key to having an elite defense. IMO the NFL under-values the importance of the S position. I feel that trusting Holland with more responsibility (and him proving worthy of that trust) was the biggest difference between our defense last year in the first half of the season vs the second half of the season.

Yup. That’s why I was clamoring for a Safety last year when everyone thought we’d take a RB.

I absolutely love this kid.

 

[Schleprock]

LOL at the Diggs brothers.

Other than gambling and getting the INTS....look at Trevon's stats. Literally one of if not the worst cover corners last year.

 

[Fin-Loco]

“Stefon Diggs also said there are only three NFL corners as “the only ones that really follow” No. 1 receivers week in and week out: Xavien Howard, Marshon Lattimore and Trevon (Diggs).”

Stefon Diggs told his brother: NFL only has 7-8 "spicy receivers," most are easy to check

Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs thinks he and his brother, Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs, are among the NFL's elite players at their positions -- and he thinks the truly elite are a pretty small group.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

 

[jimthefin]

He says only 7 or 8 are really good and that 70% are not so we know he did not study math in college.

 

[MrChadRico]

I always liked Diggs..... sucks he plays for Canada's Landfill

 

[cltchperf]

“Stefon Diggs also said there are only three NFL corners as “the only ones that really follow” No. 1 receivers week in and week out: Xavien Howard, Marshon Lattimore and Trevon (Diggs).”

Stefon Diggs told his brother: NFL only has 7-8 "spicy receivers," most are easy to check

Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs thinks he and his brother, Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs, are among the NFL's elite players at their positions -- and he thinks the truly elite are a pretty small group.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

I guess it's understandable for him to add his brother. His brother was a playmaker with big picks, but I thought he got burnt deep a lot too. He was a boom or bust corner, meaning he'll get interceptions but I thought he allowed a lot of yards from good wrs too. He's gotten better, he's young. I think it's one of those things where he'll get to that point with more development where he is more consistent with his coverage.

 

[royalshank]

Note: the great Pharoh Ramsey is not in his top 3.

 

[BennySwella]

Both the Diggs brothers need a slice of humble pie. Not sure if we will be the team serving it up, but I would love to be.

Anyone saying this Dolphins team is ready to win a Superbowl is overestimating our oline and linebackers. This team is not equipped to sustain injuries on the offensive line. One TA injury and we are str8 garbage again.

 

[Michael Scott]

Nonetheless, FTB