Mike Evans Finished “Smarter” Offseason
September 5th, 2021
When Mike Evans would finish past seasons, he would mow down all kinds of food, gain a bunch of weight and take time off.
Joe calls that “the weekend.”
Evans explained after practice today how his routine has changed over the past two years, especially in 2021.
The greatest receiver in Bucs history said he now hits the gym and his fitness focus sooner, more often and smarter.
Evans said he was getting up to 240 pounds in past offseasons and then would drop 15 pounds to get to his playing weight. Now he’s all about keeping that weight year-round. After the Super Bowl, Evans said he took two weeks off and was right back with his trainer and eating right.
Joe wrote last week about Evans being primed to dominate this season for a variety of reasons. Today’s Evans chatter adds more nugget on the scale.
September 5th, 2021 at 5:16 pm
Brady told him to get in shape or get outta town
September 5th, 2021 at 5:20 pm
Absolutely the Brady effect!
September 5th, 2021 at 5:26 pm
I’ve been a little critical of Mike over the years, mostly for on-field shenanigans, but I really think he is gonna have a monster year.
September 5th, 2021 at 5:41 pm
I think this is a huge plus for the team, watching how Brady takes care of himself. This effect should last a long time. Suh does it as well. We’re seeing all the older great Vets take care of their bodies and perform great.
I bet in prior years it was pizza and beer for jameis and Evans in the off season.
September 5th, 2021 at 6:25 pm
HOF.
September 5th, 2021 at 6:28 pm
TB12 doesn’t need to talk, everybody….. trainers ballboys hell even Pnut vendors know what needs to be done or they won’t have that world Champion feeling again in their lifetime! Goats don’t show up and lead the flock but once in a lifetime. Up your game people!
September 5th, 2021 at 6:31 pm
In limited action in the preseason, Mike looks quicker. I think he gets a lot more YAC this year
September 5th, 2021 at 6:39 pm
WTG MIKE‼️
September 5th, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Buxszntkt Says:
I bet in prior years it was pizza and beer for Jameis and Evans in the off season.
………………. How about the crab legs.
September 5th, 2021 at 8:25 pm
Just shows the maturation of Mike. Saw his conference when he said it…. just trying to improve in every aspect of the game…. even blocking.
September 5th, 2021 at 8:27 pm
He should get with Jerry Rice
September 5th, 2021 at 9:07 pm
Bucyou, yes you are right, cream legs too
September 5th, 2021 at 9:31 pm
Maybe some of that is the early hamstring issues. Hopefully there’s none of them. He does look quicker this preseason, leaner.
I want 1300+ yards 13+ TDs.
September 5th, 2021 at 9:43 pm
David…Press conference on Official Bucs website. He said he used to gain about 15 pounds and had to lose it. And now he drinks water all the time to stay hydrated. Sounds like the weight loss and dehydration was getting him, just from the way he was talking. He seems to think he has figured out how to get better the last couple years to avoid much of the problem. Hope so.
September 5th, 2021 at 10:20 pm
All gronk and Antonio brown
September 5th, 2021 at 11:22 pm
The Tom Brady example plus the Lombardi effect rather. A whole new stratosphere for all of the guys!
September 6th, 2021 at 7:15 am
brady prolly said:
“mike you’re a big receiver, once you lose a step or two your career is over broski…stay on top of sh!t mike, at least while i’m here…when i leave eat all the cheeseburgers and donuts you want”
September 6th, 2021 at 7:17 am
once again, mike will get his 8th 1,000 yard season this year…
even with godwin and AB possibly both getting 1,000 as well
September 6th, 2021 at 7:20 am
Mike Evans!
What a legend!!
Love you bro!!!
September 6th, 2021 at 7:43 am
Brady didn’t have to tell him nothing. Being a Super Bowl champ after years of losing was enough motivation for Evans. Keep the streak going Mike. GO BUCS!
September 6th, 2021 at 8:54 am
1475 yds and 17 TDs
September 6th, 2021 at 9:43 am
Good for him. It’s much easier to keep a routine going than to stop and then start back up again later. I know, it’s not as much fun, but there’s a lot less pain when you just stick with good habits. True about a lot of things in life.