Historic Day, Historic Season For Mike Evans
December 3rd, 2023
Joe wonders how much more money Mike Evans made today.
Outrunning a defensive back and diving into the end zone after 55 yards after the catch shows general managers everywhere that you still have big-time game speed — in December on a wet field. That’s what Evans did today with his big third-quarter score (video below).
Head coach Todd Bowles said after the game that Evans is getting faster with age.
Evans, 30, finished with 7 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown. Entering the game, he needed 150 yards to bust the 1,000-yard receiving mark for the 10th consecutive season. Mission accomplished. Only legendary Jerry Rice has more, and Evans can tie him next year.
That touchdown was Evans’ 10th of the season. At this rate, Evans will challenge his career-best season in 2018 (86 catches and 1,524 yards, 8 touchdowns).
“I’ve said it a bunch. Mike’s a dog,” Tristan Wirfs told the Buccaneers Radio Network in the happy Bucs locker room. He added that Evans “busts his butt” all week and balls out on Sundays.
What a day by Evans. He said after the game that it was a dream play for any receiver because of the chance for all that YAC and a dive at the pylon.
Mike Evans goes 75 yards to get the lead back!
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December 3rd, 2023 at 7:48 pm
I hope on Monday they finally announce his extension.
December 3rd, 2023 at 7:49 pm
Mike had 162 yds and Baker had 202…smh. Without Mike the Bucs are the Panthers lol
December 3rd, 2023 at 7:53 pm
Joe, how much did you make off your bet on the Evans bet today? Between it and the win it’s a pretty good day!
December 3rd, 2023 at 7:54 pm
I’ll be honest. Canales has been hit-or-miss with his playcalling. But, I’ve never seen Mike get more YAC than he has this year. That’s on Canales.
December 3rd, 2023 at 7:57 pm
80% of Baker Mayfield’s lousy 202 passing yards today came from Mike Evans (162) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Mike Evans the GOAT!
December 3rd, 2023 at 7:58 pm
The whole game seem to be last year’s left which plan which was run the ball up the cut with white and then throw it to Evans.
Thankfully we played a significantly inferior team but wasn’t until late in the game where I saw some innovative play calling such as the touchdown to Godwin.
If they don’t get more creative will be lucky to sniff seven wins
December 3rd, 2023 at 7:59 pm
This man needs to retire a buc! 5 years 135 million with 80 guaranteed over the first three years. I think he will be like Jerry Rice in that he plays into his mid-30’s at a high level. Pay him now. Please and thank you!
December 3rd, 2023 at 8:01 pm
He ain’t worth more than 20 million a year if that ! He has had a lot of dropped balls this year … he is the only real weapon we have so naturally ….. to all you Chris Godwin and his two TD’s , save it !
December 3rd, 2023 at 8:09 pm
Congrats to one of the all time greats. Mike Evans you have earned it and then some!
December 3rd, 2023 at 8:18 pm
Please extend this man already.
SMFH. WHY DID THEY WAIT!?!?
December 3rd, 2023 at 8:19 pm
And the throw was behind him
December 3rd, 2023 at 8:20 pm
He looks better than he has been in a while, and I still feel like we need to get him the ball more. That TD will be on his highlight reel for the HOF.
December 3rd, 2023 at 8:21 pm
One of the best receivers who have ever played. Start measuring him for that gold jacket.
December 3rd, 2023 at 8:23 pm
Bee Says:
December 3rd, 2023 at 7:49 pm
Mike had 162 yds and Baker had 202…smh. Without Mike the Bucs are the Panthers lol
Seen this a bit from Traskies and ita such another dumb take from them. Everyone was aware of the numbers with Mike coming in and during this game SO obviously the QB would especially endeavor to feed Mike the ball in this game.
There are herbs and Nutrients you can take to increase your IQ. It won’t do miracles but it will help a bit.
December 3rd, 2023 at 8:29 pm
THIS GAME IS FOR THE HATERS ON THIS SITE WHO CALL HIM WASHED UP AND PAST HIS PRIME. OH TRADE HIM HES NOT WORTH THE MONEY. 😂😂😂 y’all have no clue what talent looks like. Congrats ME13. I really hope you retire a buc.
December 3rd, 2023 at 8:43 pm
There are a lot of players on this team getting contracts that are not living up to them. Shaq, Devin White, Jamel Dean to name a few. Evans bust his tail every year and produces. The guy plays hurt and always shows up. He is a superstar and his contract should have already been extended. He needs to retire a Buc.
December 3rd, 2023 at 8:48 pm
Not sure how the HOF works, but he better be recognized in the first round of voting.
December 3rd, 2023 at 9:04 pm
Licht, you F’d up. Now own it and pay the man.
December 3rd, 2023 at 9:10 pm
If there was ever a doubt number 13 is a first ballot Hall of Famer. How about we find a way to trade Davis and Dean and give Mike his extension. He needs to retire a Buccaneer. If we can find someone dumb enough to take our two overpaid corners I’m all in favor . They’re both injury prone and I’m sorry, I don’t see it (talent).
December 3rd, 2023 at 9:19 pm
Tonya Marks how do you operate with 2 phallus on your mind, Fakerboi’s and Trask’s??? Everything is always Trask fans this Trask fans that just because they say derogatory things about a qb who doesn’t play any better than someone who’s never started? Funny thing some aren’t Trask fans or UF fans just we know and have seen what Fakerboi has to offer and all its going to do is hurt the Bucs in the future. It’s better to see what our 2nd round draft pick can do especially since Fakerboi didn’t beat him in the off season. You and the Bakettes can’t see properly because your faces are pushed so far up his private place you taste his food before he does.
December 3rd, 2023 at 10:13 pm
realistic-optimistic Says:
I’ll be honest. Canales has been hit-or-miss with his playcalling. But, I’ve never seen Mike get more YAC than he has this year. That’s on Canales.
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Hmm? No. That’s on a contract year.
December 4th, 2023 at 1:07 am
Trask? ROTFLMAO
December 4th, 2023 at 9:09 am
Look y’all. The Bucs could NOT “Pay the Man” because of the Cap situation, a lot of dead money gonna drop off come the new fiscal year, and then (if Buc management does not forget) He will get a nice 3 year contract. Any longer than 3 he’ll need a walker with wheels. (He’ll still get open).
December 4th, 2023 at 1:27 pm
Bee Says:
December 3rd, 2023 at 7:49 pm
Mike had 162 yds and Baker had 202…smh. Without Mike the Bucs are the Panthers lol
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At one point in the 3rd quarter, Evans had 75 receiving yards, yet the entire Bucs offense only had 71 yards total…
LMAO, the run game is so, so, so bad.