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.
hey DH let's give you a chance to show how smart you are.
You said in another thread that you were excited about the idea that Bowles might stay because, being Mr Vegas and all, you'd make a bunch of money betting against him. Lmao. Right after that you laid out your bets for the week.
why don't you bump them up and show us all how you did?
I can do it for you but thought I should give you the first chance.
:-)
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).
:-)
Hey I'm not trying to flame you or anything. I just think you underestimate Evans as the true wr1 who draws the double team, the high safety over the top, and the best coverage DB every game.
That's what makes players like Otton so frustrating... You have 4 really good WRs drawing attention and all Otton can do is hand the ball to the other team.
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).
:-)
Hey I'm not trying to flame you or anything. I just think you underestimate Evans as the true wr1 who draws the double team, the high safety over the top, and the best coverage DB every game.
That's what makes players like Otton so frustrating... You have 4 really good WRs drawing attention and all Otton can do is hand the ball to the other team.
No no didnt take it that way and actually think you make a good point. Thats why I mentioned the Falcons game.
He is just NOT a true #1 anymore in the sense that the Bucs are not goin to build a 2026 offense around him as a 33 year old, play on/play off receiver who is very likely to miss 4 or more games in the season. Play to play, sure. But even there he is often more a decoy these days. In that Falcons game, even as well as he was playing, the Bucs go to Egbuka and Godwin on both critical plays late.
Time always wins. Just ask LVD
And I really agree with you on Otton. Our TE should be sweeping it up with all the receiver talent
who draws the double team, the high safety over the top, and the best coverage DB every game.
If you watch the Falcons game as an example, because he played incredibly well. The Falcons are repeatedly playing him man, often with the CB where we he was pre-snap, and without any shifting of the safety over the top. Watch the Egbuka pass. Evans is the decoy. I think he has one of the two top CBs on him, but that is it.
So, yes he is drawing often a good CB, but no teams are not modifying their defense to account for the fact that he could take off at any moment and go deep, LIKE HE USED TO. In fact, that is one thing the Bucs offense is MISSING so if he was a huge threat there still, we would run it.
Just offering a little realism. The guy is soon to be 33, back to back hamstring injuries.
Game circumstances playing a part, but if you compare the "true #1"
Evans - 2 receptions for 34 yards on 2 targets with a long of 21 yards. He is tied with White as the 2nd receiver for the Bucs.
Tet -- 4 receptions for 85 yards on 6 targets with a long of 40 yards, and thats with 1 called back for OPI. He is the Panthers top receiver.
The mind of a simpleton: Cade Otton is WR1
And I really agree with you on Otton. Our TE should be sweeping it up with all the receiver talent
Then he finally has a good game... What a guy
I hope not. He was hurt almost all season long and was even playing hurt when he came back. He was not the problem. His ball tracking, ball security, and route running were still very much on point when he was in there. I think he has one or two season left if he wants to play.
Until last year, Mike has been solid and hardly missed a game due to injuries. However, since last year he has missed 1/3 of the games due to injury. That's a little less than 6 games a year without your #1 WR. A team has to consider that, no?
Until last year, Mike has been solid and hardly missed a game due to injuries. However, since last year he has missed 1/3 of the games due to injury. That's a little less than 6 games a year without your #1 WR. A team has to consider that, no?
I doubt anyone would ever question the guy's fire and desire. Hell, the Falcons game performance was the stuff of legends.
But, in terms of him being the "true #1 receiver" for the team in 2026, at age 33 you'd have to assume that his age/stature injuries (hamstring) are at best equal in terms of games missed, but statistically probably worse in 2026 with one more year of age. And since 2024 hes been pretty much one play off one play on. No problem for him in the role of the TD-scoring finisher or even chain mover, BUT a #1 receiver on a good team is the focal point of the offense all the time.
Devante Adams is not even the #1 for the Rams and he had DOUBLE the targets and almost FIVE TIMES the TDs. He's older than Evans.
NOT IN ANY WAY KNOCKING THE GUY. Just a dose of realism. The same physical attributes that/make him a HOFer (combo of length and speed) works against him a bit as he gets older
i mean, Mike either plays for us or retires
unless he wants to go out with a whimper like Hopkins and Julio Jones
Hopefully the Bucs dont do that to him and offer him a deal to come back
Even though father time is catching up with Mike, (given struggles on offense overall), might not even have had 1,000 yards even if healthy for 17 games; he is still our best WR and weapon. Need him back if this team wants to actually contend next year.
I sincerely hope he's smart enough to leave this team. He's too good for it, we have an ownership group that couldn't care less about winning and a coach who saw the league pass him by years ago. I hope he leaves for a contender and gets another ring, his remaining years here would be a complete waste.
Hopefully the Bucs dont do that to him and offer him a deal to come back
Bowles said today that both Evans and LVD have earned the right to out on their own terms. I think he referred to Evans as one of the most important Bucs ever
The Bucs fire Bowles. You are the candidate interviewing for the HC job. The Glazers say to you that LVD just said he wants to come back so you have to agree he is your starting MLB in 2026.
How do you respond?
