The Buffalo Bills surprised the NFL in the midst of the offseason by agreeing to trade Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans on Wednesday.
However, former Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman told Fox News Digital that he wasn’t surprised the Bills traded away their top wide receiver.
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Buffalo Bills’ Shawne Merriman, No. 56, watches from the sideline during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 11, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Jay Biggerstaff/TUSP/Getty Images)
“I wasn’t shocked. I wasn’t shocked at all,” the three-time Pro Bowler said, adding that Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti should have been waiting outside his house to tempt Diggs. he said, pointing to X’s post where he joked. To the AFC North team.
“I say that because there’s a lot of turmoil in the offseason, a lot of back-and-forth, a lot of drama, and at some point the players and the organization felt it was best to part ways. That’s because.
“Now, what I’m confused about is did the Buffalo Bills acquire Stefon Diggs? Stefon Diggs is still the top wide receiver in the league and the Texans definitely won this trade. I’m telling you, the Buffalo Bills didn’t even come close.” “They were supposed to get it for Stefon Diggs, so that part made no sense at all.”
Buffalo Bills No. 14 Stefon Diggs warms up before a game against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Sarah Steer/Getty Images)
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The Bills had a very busy offseason, but saw very few player departures. Dawson Knox is the top receiver remaining in the offense after Gabe Davis left for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Trent Sherfield signed with the Minnesota Vikings.
The team also returns Khalil Shakir and Justin Shorter, who is returning from injury. Buffalo signed Curtis Samuel, KJ Hamler and Mack Hollins in the offseason, but that won’t fill the void left by Stefon Diggs.
“There are two teams that really couldn’t do anything in the offseason. One is the (Dallas) Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills. The only difference with the Buffalo Bills is they waived a lot of players. .And I would say, ‘So you have a three or four year grace period to get that ring before things change…and at the end of that period you’ll see the Buffalo Bills. Maybe.
Josey Jewell, No. 47 of the Denver Broncos, attempts a tackle on Stefon Diggs, No. 14 of the Buffalo Bills, during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, Nov. 13, 2023. (Brian Bennett/Getty Images)
“I don’t know if letting Stefon Diggs go, cutting a lot of players they had and not bringing in new acquisitions in the offseason is the same as a rebuild, but they’re right on the brink of that. ”
Merriman said he thought the Bills were a better team than last year’s Kansas City Chiefs, but said it was “unfortunate” that the Bills didn’t make more moves to overcome the hurdles.
It also raises questions about whether Josh Allen’s status is completely intact with Buffalo. Allen signed a six-year, $258 million contract extension before the start of the 2021 season.
What if a team like the New York Giants comes looking to trade Allen?
“Nothing is off the table. And I don’t care what anybody says about somebody. If you put the right offer, the right opportunity on the table, every GM should consider it.” Merriman told FOX News Digital. “And I don’t care if it’s your best player or your worst player.
Josh Allen, No. 17 of the Buffalo Bills, and Stefon Diggs, No. 14 of the Buffalo Bills, speak before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Lev/Getty Images)
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“If I were the Giants and it was a real opportunity and the Buffalo Bills were willing to talk to me about it instead of just saying no and hanging up, I would give them a first-round pick in a heartbeat.” “That’s a future draft pick and maybe a player or two. If I were the Giants, I’d throw the house if there was a chance. ”
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