Diggs soft play was shocking

[DallasDW00ds0n]

We all know Diggs and know tackling was not his strength.

But it was shocking at times to see him seemingly do as much as he can to avoid it in a game that’s win or go home.

I know it wasn’t a secret about Diggs but man, a guy like Deebo is gonna work him if he’s planning on playing defense just the same.

Love Diggs, we can’t do this without him.

 

[ChronicCowboy]

Yeah he’s been off most of the year but teams haven’t tried attacking him. The post that discusses him making business decision is highly accurate imo.

 

[Dallasfann]

Yeah he’s been off most of the year but teams haven’t tried attacking him. The post that discusses him making business decision is highly accurate imo.

Off all year. Teams haven't tried attacking him. So confused.

 

[ChronicCowboy]

Off all year. Teams haven't tried attacking him. So confused.

Teams have given him respect because of his dominance last season but when tested this season he’s been largely ineffective.

Does that help?

 

[nightrain]

You better play behind your pads against the 49ers. They watch tape, too. That dodge he made on the fumble that was later ruled a catch was embarrasing.

 

[SlammedZero]

Yeah tonight was really bad for him. Some of his tackling (or lack thereof) was downright embarrassing.

I like Diggs, and we need him on this defense, but he needs to bring it all against SF next weekend.

 

[texbumthelife]

You better play behind your pads against the 49ers. They watch tape, too. That dodge he made on the fumble that was later ruled a catch was embarrasing.

He had a really bad one down in the redzone too on the play where Kearse was injured. If he fills and tackles properly Kearse probably isn’t even involved.

 

[Tangle_Foot]

McCarthy needs to call him into the office and show him some game footage, his effort in tackling was pathetic. Accountability! You can't have preseason effort in playoff football.

 

[Mannix]

I thought his worst effort was with about 3 minutes left…simply pathetic!!!

 

[zrinkill]

I wonder if Quinn has told him to be extra careful after losing Brown and Lewis for the year?

 

[Mannix]

McCarthy needs to call him into the office and show him some game footage, his effort was pathetic. Accountability!

NO…that kind of thing needs to be shown in front of the entire team

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

He had a really bad one down in the redzone too on the play where Kearse was injured. If he fills and tackles properly Kearse probably isn’t even involved.

It’s strange as heck. It’s not as if Diggs is a small dude. The guy is terrified to get in there

 

[Captain43Crash]

Teams have given him respect because of his dominance last season but when tested this season he’s been largely ineffective.

Does that help?

Not true at all! He has played excellent in long stretches and mediocre at times.

I was disappointed he was playing so far off Evans at times. Diggs just gave him a couple 1st downs, he was playing so soft. He definitely has the ability to cover any SF receiver! SF will watch the film of this game and think they can take advantage of Diggs. He may bait pretty little Purdy, early in the game, and take him to the house!!!!!

 

[Pass2Run]

They just shut down Tom Brady...

 

[lukemartin79]

We all know Diggs and know tackling was not his strength.

But it was shocking at times to see him seemingly do as much as he can to avoid it in a game that’s win or go home.

I know it wasn’t a secret about Diggs but man, a guy like Deebo is gonna work him if he’s planning on playing defense just the same.

Love Diggs, we can’t do this without him.

Yeah, it was so obvious he wanted nothing to do with tackling anybody- period. I can't remember seeing any cornerback making it look so obvious. Neon Deion wasn't a tackler himself, but never saw him try so hard to avoid making any, lol

 

[KJJ]

The most troubling thing I saw with Diggs during the game was his lack of desire making a tackle. He wanted no part of wrapping his arms around someone and tackling them.

 

[Creeper]

His teammates should be more angry than us. They all put their bodies on the line every play only to watch him step aside from a tackle.

If he plays this way next year, when his contract is up I would let him walk. He needs to step up his game in a big way. Imagine giving him a big contract and watching him play like he did tonight?

 

[Croomraider]

He's not a tackler and never has been and there are many corners the same. We need him healthy covering not on a stretcher because ya'll want some tough play.

 

[TwistedL0g1k]

He's kinda been playing like a p***y. Afraid to step into a big hit.

 

[Mr_437]

Tell me you don't know football without tell me you don't....say "a CB doesn't need to tackle".

Did you see Daron Bland? He is the best CB on the team. I've been a Diggs fan before he was drafted by Dallas and was elated when they got him, but one thing I can't stand is sissy on the field playing defense.

AL Harris has to call him out in front of everybody, that was trash.