Big Picture: Buccaneers Forced to Forge New Identity Without Mike Evans, Lavonte David

Big Picture: Buccaneers Must Create New Identity Without Mike Evans and Lavonte David The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face significant changes as iconic players Mike Evans and Lavonte David depart. Evans left for the San Francisco 49ers in free agency, while David announced his retirement after 14 seasons with Tampa Bay. Together, they played 411 games, … Read more

Buccaneers offered Mike Evans ‘significantly’ more money before he bolted for 49ers

“Buccaneers Presented Mike Evans with a Substantial Offer Before His Move to the 49ers” Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht confirmed that the team offered Mike Evans a contract significantly higher than the three-year, $42.5 million deal he signed with the 49ers. Despite aggressive efforts to retain him, Evans departed after 12 years in Tampa Bay. … Read more

Will Buccaneers franchise tag Mike Evans before he can reach free agency?

Will the Buccaneers Place a Franchise Tag on Mike Evans Before He Hits Free Agency? Mike Evans, the star wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is set to explore free agency as he approaches the end of his contract. His agents indicated he plans to play next season and will evaluate options once the … Read more