Stats Prove Bucs Miss Mike Evans And Chris Godwin
November 22nd, 2024
Short passes hurting offense.
“This Joe” really believes Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen will be looking for a new home in two months. Not because the Bucs are struggling, but because Coen has done such a good job with the offense.
Even though Joe has documented weekly how the offense is dink-and-dunk, it’s working. The Bucs offense is not the problem with this 4-6 team.
In the loss to the 49ers, that was the first time it looked like the Bucs finally missed Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, who were both hurt during the loss to the Crows. Against San Francisco, Baker Mayfield barely threw the ball past the line of scrimmage.
Well, the stats show the Bucs really did miss Evans and Godwin, types Rich Hriber of Sharp Football Analysis.
Over their four-game losing streak, Tampa Bay has averaged 2.3 plays of 20 or more yards per game, 31st in the league.
Well, it’s hard to have a play over 20 yards when you rarely throw to a target 20 yards downfield. While Joe was a bit surprised the Bucs are near the bottom of the league in this category without Evans and Godwin, the fact Coen has pulled back the passing offense with those studs out should have been a tipoff.
Even an 80 percent Mike Evans would be better than the guys the Bucs trying to turn into a WR1.
November 22nd, 2024 at 6:10 am
I don’t think we need any stats to know that.. It’s obvious
November 22nd, 2024 at 6:12 am
Coen stays.
Bowles goes.
November 22nd, 2024 at 8:23 am
Well, yeah.
November 22nd, 2024 at 9:08 am
So, does “this Joe” believe Coen’ sought after new home is in an OC or an HC role? “This Joe” didn’t say.
Bucs should promote Coen and flush the Bowel Movement rather than letting him(Coen) get away.
November 22nd, 2024 at 9:23 am
Wouldn’t any team struggle losing their top 2 guys? Especially when one is a future HOFer and the other is a pro bowler
November 22nd, 2024 at 9:42 am
Head coach somewhere. NFL or college.
November 22nd, 2024 at 10:18 am
Eyes show it too…
November 22nd, 2024 at 10:23 am
Losing 4games in a row demonstrates how devastating the loss of Godwin and Evans has been. None of our other WRs have emerged to even partially fill the hole.
November 22nd, 2024 at 11:04 am
Mike and Chris have definitely been missed. And not just their athleticism, but the entire vibe of having them there. The teams mindset seemed down at times too.
November 22nd, 2024 at 12:47 pm
Don’t need stats to prove it. I can see it with my eyes
November 22nd, 2024 at 2:31 pm
#99 right on point
November 22nd, 2024 at 4:26 pm
Harbaugh knew exactly what he was doing when he called the season ending cheap shot on CG14. Ravens were winning so there was no honest reason for it. I almost quit being a Bucs fan, and I’ve been one for over 40 years. ME13 had to quit cos his hammy gave out, and the game was lost. Bucs have to beat both the refs and the opposing team. It’s been that way for years, even before this site was started. Bucs should win Sunday. The weather will be another story.