Diggs soft play was shocking

[Kingofholland]

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.

He seemed very aware of other players around him and just stepped out of the way so someone else could make a tackle.

 

[GMO415]

He clearly made some business decisions today.

 

[Aven8]

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.

Shades of Deion without the Deion coverage……can’t tackle for squat!

 

[john van brocklin]

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.

Hope this gets corrected!

 

[Staubacher]

He clearly made some business decisions today.

I have to wonder if those business decisions were in fact actually business decisions. The coaching staff knows if Diggs goes down the already thin cornerback position becomes a fatal flaw. Or maybe instructions for him to make sure he doesn't get himself hurt. Because even though he isn't getting the interceptions this year he is still our most important person in the secondary and a shutdown corner

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

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.

Of course bro, I’m a big fan of Diggs. It wasn’t because he couldn’t hit stick anyone, there were routine opportunities that he just ducked. It was just strange.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

I have to wonder if those business decisions were in fact actually business decisions. The coaching staff knows if Diggs goes down the already thin cornerback position becomes a fatal flaw. Or maybe instructions for him to make sure he doesn't get himself hurt. Because even though he isn't getting the interceptions this year he is still our most important person in the secondary and a shutdown corner

I thought about that myself as well.

 

[RFABR]

He started the season with a visible improvement in tackling - remember the crunch time play vs Bengals week 2?

But yesterday was so bad that it just became head scratching. Almost as embarrassing as Maher

 

[Cmac]

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.

49ers are definitely coming his way.....Deebo and McCaffery all day.

 

[noshame]

May have told him to protect himself, maybe has a small Injury already. He didn't look right

 

[zeroburrito]

being a soft player is fine, but you have to try.

 

[visionary]

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?

If he continues to play this way in the playoffs we should trade him this off season for a first rd pick and pick up a CB with that pick

If he improves, then great

 

[Cmac]

Shades of Deion without the Deion coverage……can’t tackle for squat!

Deion was never that bad.....never.

 

[visionary]

May have told him to protect himself, maybe has a small Injury already. He didn't look right

You know that’s not true

This is who he is

 

[Cmac]

I have to wonder if those business decisions were in fact actually business decisions. The coaching staff knows if Diggs goes down the already thin cornerback position becomes a fatal flaw. Or maybe instructions for him to make sure he doesn't get himself hurt. Because even though he isn't getting the interceptions this year he is still our most important person in the secondary and a shutdown corner

.....this has been going on all year.

 

[Cmac]

He started the season with a visible improvement in tackling - remember the crunch time play vs Bengals week 2?

But yesterday was so bad that it just became head scratching. Almost as embarrassing as Maher

Remember the Sam Howell meeting at the goaline, last week?

 

[Beast_from_East]

Dude was making some business decisions for sure, but that aint gonna cut it against the 49ers.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Dude was making some business decisions for sure, but that aint gonna cut it against the 49ers.

Yup, part of the business at CB is tackling.

 

[phildadon86]

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

Does that help?

I believe he is top 5 in coverage this season according to PFF. I may be wrong

 

[Rayman70]

Diggs is making 2 many business decisions. DQ better have a heart to heart with him.