What has impressed Mike Vrabel about the most about Stefon Diggs? Patriots coach weighs in

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What has impressed Mike Vrabel about the most about Stefon Diggs? Patriots coach weighs in

Lauren Campbell · MassLive

Tue, Dec 2, 2025 ·

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Stefon Diggs has been having a successful first year in New England , and it isn't going unnoticed by Mike Vrabel.

But it's more than the Patriots wide receiver being strong on the field that the coach appreciates.

"He has an energy and a spirit that I think draws others in. But I'd say the most important thing, what probably impresses me the most, is his ability to laugh at himself," Vrabel said Tuesday during his weekly appearance on WEEI .

"These days, sometimes it's hard. He's in the public eye and you don't have the ability to laugh at yourself, and you take yourself too seriously," he continued . "I appreciate that in everyone, and especially in Stef. Whether the guys are messing with Drake ( Maye ) or messing with Stef, I think that's probably what I'm most proud of.

"If they make fun of me, I have to laugh," Vrabel concluded . "I think all of that is part of it. Everything is part of being a team."

The fun Diggs has with his teammates was on display during the Patriots' 33-15 win over the New York Giants on Monday night when Marcus Jones returned a punt 94 yards for a touchdown.

"We had a joke on the sideline saying like, 'Damn, we want to play too Marcus. Give us a little bit of love,'" Diggs said after the game .

Diggs tore his ACL in 2024 while with the Houston Texans . It was unclear if he'd be ready for Week 1 when he signed with the Patriots. But he worked hard during his rehab and remained ahead of schedule and hasn't missed any time in 2025.

The four-time Pro Bowler has added a veteran presence to the locker room during New England 's rebuild and has helped the franchise to an AFC-best 11-2 record .

Diggs has also continued to build chemistry with Maye week in and week out and has given the second-year quarterback a reliable option in the field.

In 13 games for the Patriots, Diggs has caught 64 passes for 705 yards and three touchdowns and is on pace to have another 1,000 receiving yard season.

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