Patriots seem happy to spread the ball around in passing game

FOXBORO — Patriots offensive coordinator had a joke loaded in the chamber when asked about veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Thursday.

Diggs made headlines after Sunday’s six-catch, 101-yard performance when he said his comfort level in the offense was just a 5 out of 10. Diggs went on to explain that’s because he never wants to be too comfortable and that the comment was made with some sarcasm and facetiousness.

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That didn’t stop McDaniels from answering a question about Diggs’ versatility in the offense by saying, “It’s probably like a 9 out of 10 in terms of understanding the system and the scheme. Got a little bit of juice left to squeeze out of the orange. Obviously, it’s important. And I think he was being modest when he said that. I heard that little comment.”