Earlier than longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers huge receiver Mike Evans left the membership to sign a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers in free company, it was revealed that Evans was “prioritizing…quarterback, scheme and acumen of the offensive coordinator/play-caller” whereas contemplating his choices.
Thus, it is comprehensible that among the feedback he made throughout his introductory 49ers information convention on Thursday raised eyebrows amongst Buccaneers reporters and followers.
Leaving Buccaneers for 49ers was a “no-brainer” for Mike Evans?
“I did my analysis on a variety of groups that I used to be taking a look at,” Evans defined, per the JoeBucsFan web site and David Bonilla of 49ers WebZone. “I used to be taking a look at contenders, guys with good quarterbacks, clearly. So I used to be taking a look at right here, the Buffalo Bills, groups that wanted a No. 1 huge receiver. I like this place. This was my No. 1 spot, by myself. After which I talked to [49ers general manager John Lynch] and [head coach Kyle Shanahan], and it solidified it for me. So, I’ve all the time been a fan of Kyle … and he simply talked about how he sees me on this offense, and it simply made me even happier, and it was a no brainer, actually, after I received on the cellphone with them.”
The “good quarterbacks” line may lead one to query what Evans thinks of Baker Mayfield, his full-time QB1 with Tampa Bay over the previous three seasons. It additionally seems like Evans views Shanahan as an improve over the present Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles.
These two gamers offered Mike Evans on 49ers
Evans had a front-row seat when then-49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy made his first regular-season begin in December 2022 and guided San Francisco to a dominant 35-7 win over Tampa Bay.
“He is a real skilled,” Evans mentioned about Purdy. “Actually, actually underrated participant. His first begin was in opposition to my Buccaneers again in 2022, and I noticed proper then and there that if I performed with him, I really feel like I might assist him out so much. And he is already a extremely good participant. I simply hope I may help him get to the place he desires to go in his profession, and that is to be a Tremendous Bowl champion, potential MVP, and simply have an important profession right here in San Francisco.”
Evans added that star tight finish George Kittle offered the 49ers “huge time” and is “a giant purpose why I am right here.”
Evans is not hiding that he feels he joined a group higher than the Buccaneers this offseason. Historical past exhibits Mayfield could have something to say about Evans’ defection later this spring.
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