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Correct. Confirmation is always appreciated.
I’ve pointed out the lack of top level talent on this roster before and all the Licht apologists told me I was wrong. Bowles is definitely the main problem, but Licht isn’t exactly doing a great job since the Super Bowl run either. He needs to do better for this team.
Yeah, the talent gap is shrinking between Tampa Bay and the other three teams in the division. Not getting much from first picks in JTS, Hall, & Kancey exacerbate that problem, and those guys are on Licht/Bowles.
Evans left for a variety of reasons ONE being the Bucs prospects in 2026 (and that falls ultimately on Bowles, Licht and the Glazers), especially compared to the prospects for the 49ers.
But its equally true that the rest of the NFL did NOT perceive 2026 Evans to be anything like 2016 Evans. That is the TRUTH born out by free agency and the contract negotiations and even the contract he ultimately signed and that was the point of Prisco.
Evans may have his best season yet (in recent years) with the huge chip that is undoubtedly on his shoulder. Not to mention much better offense and team. He should be the go to RZ target and the go to crunch time chain mover, contested catch, bail out receiver for Purdy. Maybe splitting some of that with Kittle, if Kittle is healthy So, to his credit, maybe closer to the the way he played in 2024 with Godwin out.
Sucks, but good for him.