Eagan, MN — Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman says the offer for wide receiver Stefon Diggs was too good to pass up.
Spielman spoke yesterday for the first time since trading the star wide receiver to the Buffalo Bills. He says he never intended on trading the disgruntled Diggs, but Buffalo’s deal was too lucrative, so he made a “business opportunity.” The Vikes landed the 22nd overall pick as well as fifth and sixth round picks this year and a fourth-rounder next year.
Vikings general manager Rick Spielman says they weren’t planning to trade WR Stefon Diggs until a good offer came about from Buffalo
He says trading Diggs was a result of the deal they could swing, not necessarily because they felt Diggs wanted out of Minnesota
Spielman says the new contract they inked QB Kirk Cousins to this offseason is friendly for both player and team to add the extra years
The Vikings GM says getting ready for the draft has happened mostly on line and in virtual meetings and it has been smooth
Rick says at the end of the draft, all players will need to be ready to “distance learn” immediately
Spielman says they will likely have to use the free agent and trade market to build their roster
Spielman says with some of the uncertainty of the virtual draft, teams may want to commence trades prior to the start of the draft
He says they will try to maximize having 12 picks to get as much talent as they can
Spielman says they will likely field a lot of calls right up to the draft regarding their two first round picks
