Per NFL analyst, it would make a lot of sense for the Bucs to trade Mike Evans, and potential landing spots have been identified.
The upcoming NFL offseason will be intriguing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as they must decide whether to rebuild, retool or continue their win-now strategy. With Tom Brady announcing his retirement for the second time on Feb. 1, the team is left without a reliable starting quarterback for the 2023 season. Additionally, star linebacker Lavonte David and top cornerback Jamel Dean are free agents, and GM Jason Licht must make crucial decisions about their futures. Should the Buccaneers choose to rebuild, they have several veteran players who could bring significant returns in a trade. NFL analyst Adam Rank argued that the team should trade their franchise player, star wide receiver Mike Evans, in the last year of his contract:
"With Tom Brady's retirement, I'm not sure how close the Buccaneers are to being competitive. Even if they were to acquire an established veteran quarterback, like Derek Carr, I'm not sure how high their ceiling would be. Winning the NFC South again? Sure, that's possible. But actually competing for a championship? It's hard to see. Thus, moving on from the 29-year-old Evans in the last year of his contract makes too much sense.
Many might think I'm suggesting this just because I want him to go to Chicago... But Evans would actually be a great acquisition for several teams, including those seriously looking to make a Super Bowl run. Like the Dallas Cowboys, who are eager to advance beyond the Divisional Round for the first time since Bill Clinton's first term. It turns out Jerry Jones and Co. may have erred in trading Amari Cooper last year. Dak Prescott needs more firepower on the outside, and I imagine Evans, a Texas native who shone at Texas A&M, wouldn't mind playing for the 'Boys. If the Rams wanted to make another attempt, that's another possibility. How about the Chiefs? Would that even be fair?"
Evans has been incredibly consistent since his NFL rookie season in 2014, racking up over 1,000 receiving yards in each of his nine seasons and recording six seasons of eight or more touchdown receptions. With Brady gone, he is now the Buccaneers' top player. However, the question is whether Licht would be willing to part ways with a fan favorite who is still in his prime. Ultimately, the decision could come down to the quality of the offers that the Buccaneers receive. As of yet, the team has not indicated that they're looking to trade Evans.
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26 FEVRIER | 71 ANSWERS Per NFL analyst, it would make a lot of sense for the Bucs to trade Mike Evans, and potential landing spots have been identified. Do you expect the Bears to be involved in potential Mike Evans' trade talks? | ||
| Yes | 31 | 43.7 % |
| No | 40 | 56.3 % |
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