Jim Jackson on How Much a Threat Diggs Trade Makes Texans to Chiefs in the AFC | The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen Show guest host Jim Jackson and the guys react to the stunning yet "inevitable" trade of 4-Time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs from the Bills to the Texans and if the Texans are now a major threat to the Chiefs' AFC dominance.
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[@Phillip-py7pc]

I love how thus don't affect no other team but the Chiefs, it's the Chiefs vs the NFL at this point😂😂😂😂😂

[@SlamTF2]

given the fact that the Chiefs have won the AFC every single year the past 5 except the one where the Bengals narrowly beat them, it makes sense. Ravens couldn't beat them with the "mvp", Bills can't beat them ever, so on and so on.

[@OkagaCalifornia]

Why wouldn't they? They're the reigning champs and Mahomes is in the GOAT conversation. Each season while he's in his prime, the AFC is gonna go through them.

[@ericparker163]

@@OkagaCaliforniaAbsolutely. Gotta give the Chiefs their flowers and if you're the Texans, to get where you wanna go, you know who you have to go through to get there. I'm sure Caserio is making these moves with that matchup in mind.

[@OkagaCalifornia]

@@ericparker163 I'm a Texans fan, the moves that Caserio has made is making me confident that this could be our year. But there's no denying that the AFC has to always go through the Chiefs whiles Mahomes is their QB.

[@Myloshonee89]

Houston vs KC season opener calling it now

[@kckelly7889]

Ahhh, makes sense.

[@spizzz7221]

Vs bear hof game

[@derekmathews1557]

We will see at the end of the day.

[@4eyedsherpa]

Can’t believe Rich allowed a Buckeye to host . Pure sacrilegious move …

[@felixchavarria8824]

😁😁😂

[@drawkcab9731]

Allen, Diggs and the Bills had 4 years of chances at the Chiefs and failed. Now 30yr old Diggs and the Texans are going to dethrone them? Lets pump the brakes.

[@keenannash2947]

Yea cause it was just Diggs and Allen vs KC... I always found it confusing when those other 9 guys ran out on the field but I'm pretty sure they had nothing to do with the outcome of those games.

[@EverythingNetwork1]

they couldnt do it wiy hopkins i dont think diggs will make much difference

[@enkigil2328]

So true, but that will be the narrative. I don't know if it's because Chiefs are a small market team, but the talking heads want the Chiefs gone.

[@christopherleetrejo]

Texans were already trending up before this trade. Stefon Diggs is a huge bonus. Texans look better than the bills and also ravens lost some good players..

[@derekmathews1557]

@@enkigil2328, the Chiefs are not going anywhere.

[@patrickchartrand122]

This is his third team it gives me that primadonna vibe

[@vanillatornado8390]

Now we're pretending like Diggs didn't choke in the playoffs.

[@TruckCompany53]

thank you, I keep hearing from multiple analyst that Diggs is still a top 3 WR. I dont recall Justin Jefferson, Jamaar Chase, or Tyreek getting locked up for entire games or better yet locked up the entirety of playoffs. Dude had 70 yards combined total vs the Steelers and Chiefs in the playoffs

[@joepermenter7228]

What does it matter, the NFL has been pretending for decades that trading pro bowlers for shitty draft picks is somehow justified due to the salary cap. At least now if Dell, Collins, or Diggs get hurt The Texans are still a playoff team.

[@felixchavarria8824]

Those 2 drop passes in that Chief's game was horrible by a so called #1 receiver. Diggs is good but great nah. Texans becareful he could destroy chemistry plus Texans get a playoff schedule. If they start loosing, watch out.

[@RageDaug]

Can't remember the defender's name, but Diggs talked about being doubled all game for one of the games in 2023, and the defensive back on the other team challenged that saying they never doubled Diggs at any point in the game. Just noted, Diggs could not get open.

[@stevenmorrison5864]

​@@felixchavarria8824 Diggs is great

[@jimmymcfly9822]

How long you think it takes for him to start throwing fits because Dell and Collins are getting more targets than him?

[@mrhomeslice8938]

First day in training camp. Is my guess.

[@buffalobaby7925]

Exactly

[@OkagaCalifornia]

And if he does, the Texans can move on after 1 year. It's a low risk trade for them.

[@stevenmorrison5864]

He won't throw a fit

[@stevenmorrison5864]

Because Cj stroud doesn't play hero ball like Josh Allen

[@dustinchambers5100]

Excellent business decision by the Bills removing the drama

[@matthewmatt5285]

Addition by subtraction~

[@josephgrounds1048]

Not a Bills fan, but I couldn't agree more! I feel bad for the Texans. It looks good a paper, BUT I don't think it's good for a young QB to have to deal with this dudes drama.

[@Echo__plex]

And paying $31 million in dead cap.... 😂

[@devontacosby8593]

@@josephgrounds1048as a buffalo fan I rather take the drama taking with diggs josh Allen still couldn’t get my team over the hump

[@OkagaCalifornia]

@@josephgrounds1048 This dude's drama is meaningless when you have a coach like Demeco Ryans. He's a 1 year rental and Diggs is a better WR3 than any other receivers the team has. No matter how you can spin it, this is a huge upgrade for a position of need for the Texans.

[@FrakintheboX]

Allllll this stuff about Buf and Diggs not getting along, then all the PR crap about them being okay. Where there is smoke, there is fire

[@kyndread71]

Dude..... Houston ain't fkn around this season.

[@farakhhanif]

They have a great young QB on a rookie deal, so you can afford to put expensive veterans around him... Might as well go for it.

[@JennaPitcherTHX1138]

I like these discussions amongst the crew

[@rickhaigwood1079]

CJ was playing last year with just raw talent and a love of the game. You could see him learn and get better every week at reading DBs and LBs trying to jump his passes..... 2024 he will be unstopable with the talent Nick and DeMeco have put around him. GO TEXANS!!! 🤠

[@saunders017]

This literally happened with the Vikings. He started to complain about playing time and not getting the ball as much as he wanted, his performance the last year with us was lackluster compared to previous years, then we traded him. Now we got JJ

[@robs7249]

truedat. Lot's of bad body language on this guy. not a locker room fave.

[@RageDaug]

You tried to warn us. At least we got a few good years from him. I still think it was a win-win for Buffalo as Josh was still a young QB who needed help and Steph gave him that help. JJ was definitely an upgrade over Diggs for MN, so you guys won too.

[@scruffd0g193]

It was time for Bills to move on from him, it’s a loaded WR draft class. Texans are loading up with CJ on his rookie contract.

[@AlucardMM]

The Texans got stomped by the ravens, who then lost to Kansas City. Kansas City barely beat Buffalo. This move makes the Texans better, but the gap is still there as to “dethroning” Kansas City. They are a fearsome team now though.

[@jakewoodisgood1]

They got stomped because they had no running game and only 1 WR. Add back Tank Dell and now Diggs alongside Nico Collins, plus Joe Mixon in the run game and I don't know how all of that gets covered. Plus now arguably the best edge rushing dua or a top 3 in that regard and we should expect a different outcome. Ravens are going to be scary though with Henry in the back field

[@derekmathews1557]

There is no such thing as barely beating someone in the playoffs. It’s survive and advance. In the postseason it’s not about margin of victory. It’s about winning and the Chiefs have done that. 3-0 against the Bills in the postseason.

[@BlacknWhiteBadger88]

I think the Texans played too passive against Baltimore, and it allows Baltimore to play to their strength (get ahead, use the run game, pin their ears back on defense and don’t let up). These moves should allow them to play aggressively against Baltimore now the way KC does, because Baltimore has shown that if you get ahead of them and force Lamar Jackson to pass, they will choke.

[@stevenmorrison5864]

​@@BlacknWhiteBadger88 I agree with you

[@productboy3187]

It's nice to see Diggs get a chance to be unhappy and useless to a new team.

[@RageDaug]

So happy that the Diggs brothers X accounts are Houston's problem this year.

[@stevenmorrison5864]

He will be happy because stroud doesn't play hero ball or throw an interception alot

[@mikeelton3686]

Love rich but it's nice with a guest host when the boys ( especially tj) can get some words in without being trounced

[@TheKindredblades]

Where is Rich?

[@thebourg]

Vacation

[@nobonesaboutit7639]

Diggs has been relegated to a 31 yr old slot receiver at this point

[@Sky_Blaze]

Plus the drops he has in big moments..dudes on the decline bills were smart get some type of value even if you still do have that dead cap space hit..a good 2nd pick can make up for that just surprised the pick is for Next year.

[@nobonesaboutit7639]

@@Sky_Blaze only 290 yards and ZERO tds in his last 6 playoff games. He's washed✌

[@Sky_Blaze]

@nobonesaboutit7639 I'd like to have him on my team but he ain't what he thinks he is at his age.

[@gwakamoley]

@@Sky_Blaze win-win on both sides. Texans get a receiver with high upside that they can easily get rid of if he is bad or messes with the locker room chemistry Bills get rid of someone who doesn’t want to be there and get at least something in return

[@Sky_Blaze]

@gwakamoley well yea..still feel the bills could've gotten slightly more but understanble..players come and go.

[@gmo4719]

Any player to get trade in the AFC they always have to say it’s gonna affect the Kansas City Chiefs

[@gsand2892]

I enjoy this host a lot. 2nd to Rich

[@ccoste328]

Diggs family will be happy with the boys in Texas

[@jameskellyii4425]

None! Not a threat for the Chiefs period. 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@stevenmorrison5864]

The Texans a threat to the chiefs with addition of Danielle hunter and Joe Mixon and also Azeez AL shaair and with the addition of stefon Diggs too an denico aurty too

[@dgsmith9969]

Can't believe Diggs will be a greater threat than when he was catching from Josh.

[@boominszn]

They’re definitely a threat. Josh Allen and Lamar already showed they crumble to Patrick Mahomes, but CJ hasn’t got his chance yet. I feel like the Texans are loaded and if CJ doesn’t crumble like Lamar against the Chiefs they could knock them off. Bills window is gone tho.

[@vorhees2093]

I wouldn’t call it Lamar crumbling but more the coaching staff went away from their identity that gave them success all season.

[@boominszn]

@@vorhees2093 well yeah I mean the Ravens as a team crumbled and choked against Mahomes and stopped running the ball and Lamar just chucked it into triple coverage to lose the game. Teams just play scared against the Chiefs but there’s always that one team that can get you. For the Pats it was the Broncos with Peyton maybe CJ can be that guy

[@jeremytaft8247]

Crumble? You consuming drugs? Allen has played just as good as Mahomes head to head. The Coaching and defense are not Allen’s responsibilities. I dont know how it’s so hard for ppl to comprehend 😂😂

[@boominszn]

@@jeremytaft8247 they had their chances against Mahomes and failed lol it’s ok tho the Bills are irrelevant now

[@derekmathews1557]

You know what I laugh so much😂😂😂😂😂😂It’s amazing how teams like the Niners, Bills, and Ravens have to create super teams to beat one team and neither of them can do it in the postseason. The last 2 years the Chiefs are 7-0 in the playoffs with 2 SB wins without Tyreek Hill. The Chiefs have mastered the arts of gelling in the postseason.

[@vambo13257]

Stefon Diggs is not that guy!

[@taylorlee8243]

As a colts fan this isn't fair

[@SonofStormblessed]

As a Bills fan myself, im glad this is finally over. Diggs was great early. But hes been a constant big game choker. Hes been terrible in the playoffs. And he's over 30 now. And while these guys who get paid to talk specifically about the NFL dont actually pay attention to the NFL, i do. And Diggs was bad the 2nd half of last year. I think the Texans are gonna find they made a bad trade. The kind of money they will owe Diggs after this year is way too much for a guy that old. But to finish, let's be real, whatever the media says, is completely irrelevant.

[@minnesotamomma836]

Diggs has talent for sure and something left in the tank. I think the Bills just got sick of Diggs yearly tantrums concerning not getting targets.

[@kingofthedots3835]

The actual bad news is that this move was made so late into the trade and free agent season ......sounds slick ...as a Bengals fan ....we need to answer ...NOW 😮

[@KCJaguar8-6]

They traded him for some Pappadeauxs 😂😂😂 Bills are done

[@Frosty_tha_Snowman]

If we had Sneed, it would be absolutely 0 threat 😂 I'm still not worried, though.

[@RageDaug]

Bills aren't drafting a WR at 28. They are bundling that pick, another pick this year, and that 2nd round pick they got from Houston next year to move up in the first round and draft Diggs' replacement.

[@svenjorgensenn8418]

That's dumb, draft Troy Franklin and Malachai Corley in the 2nd and 3rd and you'll be set

[@svenjorgensenn8418]

Diggs had less than 10 targets in two different playoff games. Of course he was mad

[@bullzeyez3236]

Sorry but although Diggs was flashy, I liked Gabe Davis more. Take a look at their stats for 2023. Diggs had more twice as many targets and receptions but only one more TD than Gabe.

[@michaelbayha5557]

Well, we just found out the TNF opener.... Texans@Chiefs

[@motoxtim34]

Please dude. Mahomes isn’t worried about any team in the league. Especially a new qb with a whopping 1 playoff wins.

[@harmon7896]

U have to buy players while your qb is on a rookie contract. I'm a chiefs fan we ain't scurd. Chiefs kingdom baby

[@knytrix]

Every Chiefs fan is super STOKED that the Texans have a lock room disaster waiting to happen that's SO BAD that the Bills are willing to PAY 30 MILLION to be rid of him.

[@corumhayes8178]

Just a reminder that the Texans only played 3 playoff teams during the regular season and got blown up by 2 of them. They're up and coming but still a year or two off from real contention.

[@BlacknWhiteBadger88]

They played Baltimore in the 1st game of the year, literally trying to figure out what they had in Stroud and as a team. Even then, it was a one point game going into halftime They came back and beat Tampa with literally under a minute left to try a comeback They beat the Bengals ON THE ROAD when they were on a hot streak and still had Burrow fully healthy They lost to the Browns because they were starting a 3rd String Case Keenum with literally only Nico Collins as the only viable target healthy and their ENTIRE defensive line was out that game. When they got Stroud back healthy in the playoff game with both Collins and Schultz healthy, and the entire D-line played…spoiler alert…they fucking REKT Cleveland in the playoff game They now have a fully loaded offense, and I can guarantee you they’ll smoke Baltimore and Buffalo, and challenge Kansas City.

[@d8l835]

The only threat is in their own locker room. Introducing the drama that follows this guy to that young developing team could be a major problem. Talented no doubt, but is the drama worth it?

[@Calculon_]

Ppl talk down on Diggs but he had the "C" on his chest for szns even over Josh Allen til recently. That 💩 means something in the niffle

[@702TifosiGambler]

Hou was better before the trade given their off season now they’re clearly better, thankfully they play this year and we can all let our pockets and our wagers do the talking

[@dutchflats]

The Bills will be taking another D lineman with their 1st draft pick this season cuz that's how they roll!

[@cjbrown420]

Texans and Diggs gonna ball out he’s gonna love the culture Demeco gone keep him in line Texans takes out KC and Ravens

[@robmiller2221]

Diggs won’t even see as many targets w Nico & Tank there! Can’t wait for the fireworks 🎇 😊 Happy for Josh! Not tolerating his BS anymore

[@bigwigglystyleyadigg]

Definitely drafting dalton kinkaid in fantasy lol

[@damedash4242]

Idk if stephons makes a threat bc wasnt he supposed to be a threat to mahomes when he went to buffalo?

[@zimmyp]

I look forward to this Diva turning the young WRs into problems as well

[@richardthompson7216]

How many times have we listened to these so called "experts" and they've been dead wrong! If Diggs was such a superb weapon, why hasn't Buffalo made the Superbowl? Think about that and remember Diggs played when he wanted to. If he thinks he's not getting his targets, throws, or plays, he gives up and throws a tantrum!

[@Kainteeka]

Houston could be ok. They don't get enough heat for scoring 3 points at baltimore after blowing out cleveland.

[@KWCline91]

10 points

[@Kainteeka]

Incorrect. 3 points. Offense does not get credit for a punt return. Even if your trolling was accurate - still bad.@@KWCline91

[@LorenzoRogers-of7is]

Ppl don’t understand tank dell was hurt and ravens n Texans was tied at halftime

[@AndyTN64]

Diggs will filled in the blank wr3.

[@TomCarberry413]

Standing in for the absent Jets fan Rich Eisen, the Jets will beat out the Chiefs for AFC champs and go to the Super Bowl. I think the Bills won this trade.

[@samallardyce2522]

if only diggs catched that, he will be still a bills

[@smasher50]

Antonio Brown part deux Goes to show what a growing cancer this guy was in locker room ( also in Minnesota) that they would trade him and still have his huge cap hit and only a 2nd rd. Pick in next yrs. Draft .I’m sure there is a huge relief in the locker rm. also I’m sure that Beane will address the issue in draft or trade. He will not let his Prized possession QB high and dry. What Josh wants he will get mark my words

[@edscott2433]

My beloved Bucks were supposed to run away with the NBA after trading for Dame. Didn't happen. If you are a Texans fan, all four of you, calm down. You'll never win a Super Bowl as long as Patrick QBs the Chiefs.

[@khalilscott3921]

Let’s pump the brake all I know is now I think the Texans will win the division and be at 3 seed or 2 seed but I have them below Cheifs and Bengals , they have to prove if their even better than the ravens but idk will see but overall I do got them being in 3 seed

[@jakewoodisgood1]

Fair enough. I think It's a crap shoot among the Bengals, Ravens, and the Texans for the second best team in the AFC. But I think it's safe to say the Texans can be trusted based on last year plus all the talent that they added this off season so far. They got way better on Defense and Offense

[@BlacknWhiteBadger88]

If they attack Baltimore they way KC does, they’ll smoke the Ravens. Lamar has proven yet again when they ask him to pass, he can’t do it. I thought the Texans played way too passive and right into Baltimore’s hands. If they’re aggressive and don’t let them settle, they’ll force Lamar Jackson to play from behind (which they’ve proven they can not do).

[@mrhomeslice8938]

That guy is poison. Just wait and see. Buffalo needed cap help and got the better of this trade.

[@redkingdom2390]

Bro. 💀 Smfh. Already picking a team to beat Kansas City off of ONE TRADES, THESE COMMENTATORS DUMB ASF

[@PrinceAmac]

Not a dumb take at all. They will be an issue.

[@evanfumoso9773]

The Texans may have been more active in free agency than any team in the NFL this offseason. It's not just one trade. If you want to see "DUMB ASF" you might want to look in a mirror.

[@robbyjtyler4379]

Wtf you mean have you not seen wtf Houston has done in free agency one of the greatest ever we will blow out kc

[@twizzy6760]

Right…I know Bengals and Ravens fans are like what about us?

[@vanillatornado8390]

​@PrinceAmac As a Chiefs fan I love it. I don't fear Diggs at all. He's the reason the Chiefs beat the Bills in the playoffs. He's never had a good playoff game against KC.

[@seanbeck3042]

Call Brandon Beane, "The Oncologist." He just cut out the cancer in the locker room.

[@jameskellyii4425]

Let’s talk how the Bill won’t make the post playoffs 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@camiamproducer]

🤘🏾

[@iamalan4221]

Over thirty being ejected everywhere

[@sudukemsn]

THE! 🌰

[@peterlinaris3990]

Bye Bye Buffalo 😂

[@pcr5539]

Lmaooo! Bills screwed up!

[@Nomad5980]

000.000% is how much of a threat the texans are

[@numbmind120]

That is a terrible trade.

[@matthewmatt5285]

For who?,..lol~

[@Matt4star]

I’m a bills fan. They didn’t win a chip with him and the biggest spot we needed him in he dropped the ball. Keep it moving buff. Thanks diggs, great stats

[@enragedfurbie128]

Vikings fan here, Diggs is a diva

[@captainspartan04]

No one wants him to date their sister

[@CertifiedHarlem]

He makes them a threat to the Bills and Ravens not the Chiefs

[@darnejackson1]

Texans better than ravens and bills im sorry . And more talented than chiefs

[@DreamChaser1252]

The Kansas City Swifties won't be in the AFC championship again for a couple years, I saw the pre draft for the script for the next 3 seasons, it's gonna be Ravens vs Lions then Packers Browns and then Lions abd Browns cuzz Reid is gonna retire after this season

[@middleagedgamers7750]

@@DreamChaser1252 lol. I know Reid in real life. He isn't retiring next season... he is in contract extension talks and expected to become highest paid coach in football. Going to be around until at least through 2028 season. Also, Mahomes has never not been in AFC championship as a starter. AFC is always welcome to come to the Mahomes vs. sad crushed fans of other teams Championship game.

[@derekmathews1557]

@@darnejackson1, too bad it’s not true, just because you have a super team doesn’t mean you are going to win something. Super teams don’t win Super Bowls. Teams who have that championship dna and who are experienced do.

[@derekmathews1557]

⁠@@DreamChaser1252, LMMFAO your comment is just like your screen name. The Chiefs absolutely will be in the AFC Championship because they have that championship dna experience. Why? Because Andy Reid just got a new contract extension. The rumors that Andy Reid is retiring is next season are absolutely false. He will coach at least five more years and that’s it. Mahomes will play 10 more years at least. Overall, Spags got a contract extension too. Nice try man. Season hasn’t even started and you already are talking about stupid scripts. Again Reid is the highest paid football coach in the game right now.

[@joshneal7857]

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[@LaRuta-sk8rr]

Ever notice how most of the problematic divas in the NFL are receivers?

[@Tony525_]

Diggs was cancer....kick rocks

[@orphy6869]

ONE MORE TIME FOR EVERYONE IN THE BACK….THE TEXANS ARE GOING TO COME CRASHING BACK TO EARTH

[@paulLawrence-ud9vn]

Sorry Bills fans but nof Sorry Texans SWARM GO TEXANS

[@D.Z.A.-kp8lf]

Crybaby Diggs....bye

[@chrisreinhart6421]

As a Cincinnati fan, I was actually kind of happy to see him go to the Texans. He's going to be poison for Stroud's development.

[@svenjorgensenn8418]

Stroud isn't a baby face like Josh Allen. Diggs had 8 targets in the playoffs lol.....

[@chrisreinhart6421]

@@svenjorgensenn8418 I didn't analyze every playoff game but my guess is the defense tried to take away their best best receiver. Stroud won't force the ball to him any more than Allen.

[@jonathansantiago6234]

Who ever the host was on this clip. He’s terrible. He does not stay on topic

[@paulrpoulosky]

It's a salary cap move. Bills are so over the cap they need to move players at any cost..

[@25jessieg]

He still $31m in dead cap space next year.

[@michaelosborne3378]

Yea this makes no sense, we’re still paying his 31 million dead cap

[@trogdor20X6]

He's costing them a higher cap hit off the roster than on it lol

[@user-ki9um4ju9d]

@@trogdor20X6 Clearly, the Bills are just giving up on 2024. Take all the poison at once.

[@BlacknWhiteBadger88]

Chiefs fans in here fake not worried is hilarious. 🤣

[@krismason4092]

As a Chiefs fan and I’m not going to say I’m worried. The reality is any team going on the field can either play elite or stink up the joint and I’ve seen the Chiefs do it both frequently no matter who they are playing! So no I’m not worried about the Texans, Bills, Bengals or any other NFL team because it totally depends on which version of the Chiefs show up! 😂🤣

[@derekmathews1557]

We aren’t. We have our own team to worry about. I love how people just feel they have to build super teams to beat the Chiefs. The Chiefs will draft two WRs in the draft and keep building their team. They have a legit defense, their offense will be much improved this year and they have the best set of coaches in the game. Chiefs not worried about the Texans. The Chiefs are an NFL dynasty.

[@pcr5539]

Bills won’t make the playoffs this year.

[@SecondHSProductions]

Diggs is a 🤡

[@coopmuzzy75]

Diggs wasn't a game changer.

[@johndcornell6341]

50 year Bills fan...my reaction is...Yawn..........good riddance

[@justinerickson282]

Diggs will ruin that locker room like he did in Buffalo