FOXBOROUGH – Kyle Williams has learned that when Stefon Diggs talks, he should listen.
This offseason, the Patriots third-round pick has paid close attention to how the veteran receiver approaches the game. He also listens closely. Williams revealed that Diggs is often talking to his receiver group and giving them pieces of advice – or as the rookie calls it, “gems.”
“He’s been a great guy. Honestly, a great mentor. Dropping a lot of gems,” Williams said. “He’s been in the league for what? A decade? That’s pretty long, so all the gems and the knowledge that he’s dropped on us has been very useful. Just a great dude and a great teammate overall.”
This season marks Year 11 for the 4-time Pro Bowler. Last year, Diggs was a captain in his only season in Houston, and since arriving in Ne