FOXBOROUGH - To no surprise, Josh McDaniels caught wind of Stefon Diggs saying his comfort level with the Patriots offense was a “five out of 10.”

In recent days, the comment has made the rounds through various media outlets.

Diggs made the remark following Sunday’s blowout win over the Carolina Panthers, a game where he caught six passes for a season-high 101 yards in the 42-12 win.

Even though Diggs clarified what he meant Wednesday, saying he was being facetious, McDaniels couldn’t help but chime in during his media session Thursday.

McDaniels was asked about Diggs’ versatility to play any spot in the formation, and the Patriots offensive coordinator seized the moment.

“It’s probably like a nine out of 10,” McDaniels said, flashing a smile on cue. “In terms of understanding the

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