Mike Evans Gets A New Mentor
January 30th, 2017
Educated
Bucs fans know how America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, made the Pro Bowl last year and left deeply inspired to make radical upgrades to his body after observing Russell Wilson and Julio Jones, in addition to learning from the greats.
Naturally, a trained reporter like Joe sought to learn whether Mike Evans had a similar experience this year.
Evans sure did — and it should make Bucs fans salivate on this Monday morning.
Before last night’s Pro Bowl game in Orlando, Evans talked to Joe about how much guidance he got last week from Richard Sherman and Patrick Peterson, particularly Peterson, the six-time Pro Bowler.
“Talking to Drew Brees, Richard Sherman and all those guys [at Pro Bowl practices], the vets, it’s been crazy,” Evans said. “Patrick Peterson giving me tips on cornerbacks and how they play; it’s crazy. It’s very insightful stuff and I think it’ll be very helpful.”
Joe asked Evans he thought he was being set up, getting played by the great ballhawks of the game.
“I don’t know. We’ll see. I don’t think so. But I thought of that. We’ll see,” Evans said.
Peterson laughed off the notion that he wasn’t real with Evans. His guidance, he said, was born from respect and a new bond.
“It was definitely real tips,” Peterson said of the knowledge he shared with Evans. “Mike has the ability to be something very special in this league, coming off a great year last year. Definitely looking forward to seeing him to continue to grow in the NFL as a young superstar. I can’t tell you what tips I gave him, but I did give him a little insight on how to get open and get away with a couple of penalties against the DBs.”
Is that something you usually do for a receiver or you just took a liking to him? Joe asked.
“I don’t know, not really, there’s just something about Mike. He seemed like a very cool guy. We could relate to one another. Very chill, he reminded me a lot of myself, definitely wanted to give out a helping hand.”
Way cool stuff right there. And people say the Pro Bowl is a waste of time.
Not for young, hungry Bucs.
January 30th, 2017 at 8:41 am
Awesome post and all…but how about the fact Evans had 0 targets!
I was stoked when brees went in and was lined up with Evans, Zeke, most of that cowboys o line and Olsen. Yet, he went to olsen and Odell nearly the entire game.
Besides McCoy’s sack (early in the game, surprise surprise), there was nothing else.
January 30th, 2017 at 8:51 am
Pro Bowl SUCKS! Even when I tune in and watch the whole game, jeez I mean I even recorded it. It’s sad when the most exciting part is when I see the current lineup post of who is actually on the field drop down on the screen. Oh yeah awesome EVANS IS IN THE GAME. Oh waow I think I saw him run half a route up at the top of the screen! F$&/; Drew Brees and watching the triplets 2.0 made me wanna throw up my burger. Giant Block head Elliot.
January 30th, 2017 at 8:52 am
One could even say that these Bucs are…
Yungry.
January 30th, 2017 at 8:54 am
Real recognize Real.
January 30th, 2017 at 9:03 am
Real recognize real, indeed.
#respect
January 30th, 2017 at 9:17 am
Just wish Evans would have got one target. I don’t think they were double teaming him. Noticed Brees forced it to Graham several times and Dak’s first read was Dez, and they were all trying to hit Odell. One target would have been nice. Even Gruden commented that he couldn’t wait to see Mike in action.
January 30th, 2017 at 9:26 am
Evans did not get targeted because it was the Dallas Cowboys versus the AFC.
January 30th, 2017 at 9:36 am
Not surprising. After the Seahawks game the camera found Evans and Sherman laughing together with Sherm showing Evans a ton of respect and admiration. Thought that was a cool moment after that game. It’s great to see he’s earned respect of the star corners around the league
January 30th, 2017 at 10:10 am
Way cool stuff indeed Joe.
It’s BS that Evans got so disrespected in the Pro Bowl game with little playing time and zero targets.
I’m already sick of the Dak and Zeke show…. Both are overrated if you ask me. Not hard for either to look good behind that Oline.
January 30th, 2017 at 10:12 am
Evans said in an interview last night that he was banged up and only wanted a few plays to get the experience of the pro bowl. Trust me, I was HEATED last night with the lack of playing time
January 30th, 2017 at 10:57 am
“Sick of the Dak and Zeke show”.
Hence why, if we want to beat those punks, we need to sign Dontari Poe to take away their run game a bit and prevent their o line from mowing us down. Why do you think the Giants signed Damon Harris last spring? To counter that o line! Sure enough 2 of the ‘Boys 3 losses came to the Gmen, and Dak and Zeke played like the rookies they were w/o that o line.
January 30th, 2017 at 11:02 am
Youngry!
January 30th, 2017 at 11:27 am
too bad the great new bucs jameis, kwon, mike evans, marpet have to look outside the team for mentors and leaders to emulate… Too bad they did not have a veteran super start to look up to on bucs…. Oh wait they do…. The leader of the losing culture. Fortunately the team is in good hands going forward and this should be the last group of guys who have to go outside the organization for mentors. the future is bright… Licht still has some house cleaning to do to change the losing culture…
January 30th, 2017 at 12:27 pm
Tmax….blah…blah…blah…GMC sucks! Do you EVER FREAKING HAVE AN ORIGINAL THOUGHT?
January 30th, 2017 at 2:37 pm
Some people just want to build any kind of divisive wall! Dumb Ass!!!
January 30th, 2017 at 4:51 pm
@Joe you should ask Mikey whether or not he feels kinda dissed about barely being used in the Pro-Bowl.
January 30th, 2017 at 6:03 pm
Awsome. Now get Peterson in Tampa!! 🙂
January 30th, 2017 at 8:57 pm
That’ll be kwon next year getting insight at the pro bowl. Should’ve been there this year
January 31st, 2017 at 4:04 am
Poor Tmax,
His mancrush is all consuming.
Being turned down has left him in shambles.
nothing worse that a . . Poster scorned
February 9th, 2017 at 1:49 am
I’m starting to think gmac hooked up with tmaxipads lady. It’s the only thing I can think of. I mean, your hatred for him is ridiculous. You’re such a boring dude!