i respectfully disagree. This team isn't half the team without Evans. He's a redzone threat and hasn't lost a step as i originally thought. Would think most offensive coaches would welcome the thought of having this WR core led by Evans
Of course this team is better when their true WR1 is in the lineup.
And any potential new OC would welcome him.
I think this ending will leave a sour taste in Evans mouth and he comes back for one final year next year.
If we can get a competent defense, Mauch back, a good TE, and switch Barton/Breadson... Fire the coaching staff.
I think we can get right back on track next year with Bake
I think this ending will leave a sour taste in Evans mouth and he comes back for one final year next year.
This would be great. Much rather see him retire on a high note. That does not happen often though.
The challenge is age and age-related injuries. He overcame them against the Falcons (Game 2) and he was the #2 receiver in the first game against the Falcons.
Its all the stuff in between though because to use DH's troll (true #1 receiver) as the talking point, in 2025 Mike Evans is NOT even the #1 receiver on the Bucs. His production is basically Tez Johnson. ANOTHER hamstring injury and then the collarbone and even when healthy only playing every other snap. Thats NOT a #1 receiver.
To put that into even deeper perspective, if you declare Evans the Bucs #1 receiver then he is the worst #1 receiver by a mile . .. . in the worst division in football. Olave has 100 reception for 1200 yds and 9 TDs, London is 64 receptions for 850 yds and 6 TDs. McMillan has 66 receptions for 900 yds and 7 TDs
(The original "argument" that Evans was not a true #1 compared him to Devante Adams. Davante Adans has 14 TDS on 60 receptions and 800 yards. Much better team and offense and QB, but the point is HE IS OLDER, also suffered a hamstring injury (AGE), but still had that level of production.)
The #1 "ability" is AVAILABILITY. That does NOT mean Evans isn't a THREAT, particularly when healthy. When HEALTHY he is a unique threat. Just look at Falcons game #2. Hope we get something like that from him this week. But, he is a different type of threat now then he was 5 years ago. He STRUGGLED to break free from singular man coverage against the Dolphins and they didn't exactly match him up with an All-Pro.
Hope he finishes strong whenever he decided to call it quits. One of the best Bucs ever, for sure.
Bowles sounds like he thinks Evans is coming back
Bowles sounds like he thinks Evans is coming back
Evans ponders if he thinks Bowles is coming back.
NOT even the #1 receiver on the Bucs. His production is basically Tez Johnson.
On a per games played basis or routes run he is 100% the alpha wr1 even at his age.
He could still play if he wanted to. I think healthy season would still put up really good numbers. With him he doesn't have to at this point but if he still wants to play and compete he totally could continue.
On a per games played basis or routes run he is 100% the alpha wr1 even at his age.
Of course he is.
Even at his age, he's the only WR on this team that DC's have to truly primarily game plan for.
Will definitely be attending his induction to Canton.
NOT even the #1 receiver on the Bucs. His production is basically Tez Johnson.
On a per games played basis or routes run he is 100% the alpha wr1 even at his age.
yes like his Falcons comeback. That's why I said he's still a threat. He's just not a true #1 receiver because "per game basis" should only be "per every other play per game" and even then he's injured a lot and probably more at 33.
I get the reality is upsetting but that is reality at the moment
On a per games played basis or routes run he is 100% the alpha wr1 even at his age.
Of course he is.
Even at his age, he's the only WR on this team that DC's have to truly primarily game plan for.
Will definitely be attending his induction to Canton.
Yeah, only a football simpleton thinks Evans isn’t a WR1 - and that’s exactly what we’re dealing with here.
There isn’t a personnel guy, defensive coach, or offensive coach in the league that doesn’t think Evans is the Buccaneer’s number one.
So, three people respond to the post of actual statistical comparison of Evans. Hire making a fair point and the same point I made (per game=still a threat when healthy).
:-)
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The Buccaneers will reportedly be handing out 13,000 Mike Evans bobbleheads for their winner-take-all NFC South regular-season finale against the Carolina Panthers. It's being described as "a tribute to his legendary career and commitment to Tampa Bay," per the team (h/t ESPN's Jenna Laine).
On a per games played basis or routes run he is 100% the alpha wr1 even at his age.
Of course he is.
Even at his age, he's the only WR on this team that DC's have to truly primarily game plan for.
Will definitely be attending his induction to Canton.
Yeah, only a football simpleton thinks Evans isn’t a WR1 - and that’s exactly what we’re dealing with here.
There isn’t a personnel guy, defensive coach, or offensive coach in the league that doesn’t think Evans is the Buccaneer’s number one.
Justin Jefferson only has 2 TD's this year (less than Evans).
Clearly not a WR1.
He also has as many 100-yard games as he does games with 11 yards or less.
Clearly not a WR1.
On a per games played basis or routes run he is 100% the alpha wr1 even at his age.
Of course he is.
Even at his age, he's the only WR on this team that DC's have to truly primarily game plan for.
Will definitely be attending his induction to Canton.
Yeah, only a football simpleton thinks Evans isn’t a WR1 - and that’s exactly what we’re dealing with here.
There isn’t a personnel guy, defensive coach, or offensive coach in the league that doesn’t think Evans is the Buccaneer’s number one.
Justin Jefferson only has 2 TD's this year (less than Evans).
Clearly not a WR1.
He also has as many 100-yard games as he does games with 11 yards or less.
Clearly not a WR1.
I mean, even a simpleton would say "way to ignore Devante Adams (original comparison) you clowns.
no wonder all you guys do is troll.
