Diggs fancies himself as a leader. He enjoys mentoring young receivers, and offering them advice. He’s been a cheerleader watching good plays, and he’s hooked up with Josh McDaniels if something doesn’t seem quite click with the offense.

In March, the New England Patriots made it apparent that they were recalibrating when they signed four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a three-year, $63.5 million contract. But what started as a high-upside contract for an experienced playmaker turned into something far more murkier.