Months After Tom Brady Retirement, QB Successor Baker Mayfield May Get To Keep His Best Offensive Weapon

Since 2020, Mr. Consistent and former QB- Tom Brady has formed a formidable partnership that ranks among the best in the NFL. In the red zone, Offensive weapon is the go-to guy for Brady, who can rely on his size, strength, and skill to make tough catches. Brady has nothing but admiration for him, who impresses him with his large frame, wide reach, graceful balance, and keen football IQ.

4x Pro Bowler Mike Evans’ talent is not only valuable for Tampa but also for any potential QB successor like Baker Mayfield. Evans is a dominant receiver who can stretch the field, and create mismatches, and also known for his work ethic and professionalism. As his contract talk arises, some outsiders have suggested that the Buccaneers should trade Evans. However, it is unclear that Tampa Bay has such intentions.

Bucs’ negotiations for Mike Evans’ contract

Although Mike Evans and Baker Mayfield have never shared the same NFL locker room, they will get to do so in 2023. Evans has been a loyal Buccaneer since 2014, while Mayfield has spent his first five seasons with the Browns. This offseason, with Evans on his side, Mayfield could have a special weapon in 2023.

However, the question remains whether keeping Evans in Tampa Bay fits with the team’s long-term goals. According to a recent report by Rick Stroud, a seasoned Bucs beat writer for the Tampa Times, negotiations for Evans’ third contract are underway between his representatives and the Buccaneers.

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These discussions have already begun, with Todd Bowles showing a desire to reach an agreement this summer. Mike Evans showed flexibility by restructuring his deal to provide the Buccaneers additional cap space, as he has a salary cap hit of $23,698,500 in 2023. A suitable reference point for a potential new contract is Davante Adams, who landed a five-year, $140 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, including $65.67 million in guarantees.

10 Seasons of Excellence, What’s Next for Evans?

Mike Evans is about to turn 30 in August, and he is also entering the final year of his current contract. Remarkably, he has been the model of consistency by achieving an unprecedented feat: nine consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons since the start of his career. Unlike Davante Adams, who had Aaron Rodgers for eight seasons, Evans had a less illustrious group of quarterbacks until his recent years with Tom Brady.

However, Evans has embraced sharing the spotlight with talented players like Antonio Brown, and tight end Rob Gronkowski, spreading the wealth on the field. Evans is the franchise’s most accomplished offensive player, remarkably consistent as a wide receiver. Mike Evans is entering his 10th season as a four-time Pro Bowler. But will the Buccaneers continue to value him?

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