Quandre Diggs knows how valuable Golden Tate is for the Detroit Lions, even as a defensive player.

So it was no surprise that Diggs hopped on Twitter and extolled the virtues of Tate once again. In fact, according to the cornerback and safety, the Lions need to step up to the plate and pay the man.

Tate's contract doesn't end until after next year, but it's clear both fans and players alike want him to stick around. Tate himself has even said he wants to remain with the Lions into the future on a new deal.

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Bob Quinn has said that a deal with Tate isn't a priority right now, but that might only be because he's got more important issues to worry about, what with Ezekiel Ansah possibly needing a new contract as well as needing a new coach.

We'll have to see how big a priority he becomes, but for now, the players want the vocal leader to stay.