Mike Evans, a wide receiver with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, intended to sign a long-term contract with the team before the 2023 regular season began, but that didn’t happen. Mike didn’t talk about a potential deal during or after the season; instead, he played at his typical high level without causing any unwelcome distractions. After the season, Evans will become a free agent, and the Buccaneers’ management will need to make some decisions, even though all indications suggest that both parties are still interested in reaching a mutually beneficial agreement.
Given that Mike Evans’ future in Tampa Bay remains uncertain and free agency is still closed, Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus identified the Carolina Panthers and New York Jets as two possible destinations for the reliable NFL veteran.
“The Panthers’ strategy is rather simple and consists of two parts: First off, Evans had a fantastic season while serving as Tampa Bay’s offensive coordinator under incoming Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales. Second, Carolina is most likely to make a serious play for Evans to take over as Bryce Young’s top wide receiver. Evans would also provide a superb experienced leader to a squad in need of a culture change. Evans endured some terrible times in Tampa but maintained his composure.
The Carolina Panthers and the New York Jets are two potential destinations for the dependable NFL veteran Mike Evans, according to Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus, since free agency is still open. Evans’ future in Tampa Bay is still unclear.
The Panthers’ two-part, rather basic plan is as follows: First off, under new Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, Evans enjoyed an outstanding season as Tampa Bay’s offensive coordinator. Second, Evans is most likely to become Bryce Young’s primary wide receiver if Carolina decides to make a serious move for him. Evans would also give a team in need of a culture shift an excellent, seasoned leader. Evans weathered some very bad times in Tampa, but he never lost his cool.
Is Mike genuinely pursuing a satch? Uncertain. Evans has demonstrated that winning football games is the most important thing to him.
The Jets also seem like a good fit, but will they give Mike what he wants or try to get a younger player to round out their wide out core?
In any case, Evans is probably going to get his wish, whether it comes from Jason Licht and the Glazers in Tampa Bay or from somewhere else. Evans is presently expected by PFF to sign a three-year, $69 million contract this summer, which is comparable to the one that Davante Adams received with the Los Angeles Raiders.