Evans would never say it publicly (I don't think) but Bowles and the lack of defensive discipline this team exhibited last season that directly contributed to losses in games the offense did enough to actually win 100% had something to do with his decision. He knows going to SF with established veteran players and a serious head coach that type of thing will not happen. This team will be lucky to be a 6 win team next year.
The other interesting thing to me about Evans going to SF with all those players Knees mentioned is none of them seem to be able to stay on the field for an entire season. It's like a team of part-timers. If all of those dudes stay on the field next season, SF has to be a favorite. That is very doubtful given history.
Correct. If Evans can stay healthy, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him close to career highs in receptions and yards.
Shanahan is better than McVay, Reid, Coen from a scheme perspective and adjusting to the strengths of the skill he has available to him.
Tampa on offense last season played well below its potential. And oddly played better when Evans, Godwin, and Wirfs, Mauch, and Kieft were on the sidelines.
SF would be the #1 destination for anyone in Mike’s shoes looking to go out with some production. If he had left Tampa for say, the Browns, you’d have a much better argument for him leaving due to Bowles. He wants to eat, Shanahan has a glowing history of stacking yards and TDs.
If posters want to take time to shit all over Bowles based on this, please do it. And maybe 10 short months from now you will all be vindicated as Tampa finishes 6-11 and Bowles is fired but I tend to think Robinson, health, and a player from this upcoming draft will put us in position to win more than we lose.