The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> started the 2024 season strong, but things have taken a downturn recently. Fortunately for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baker-mayfield" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Baker Mayfield</a>, he is set to regain a key player for their Week 12 matchup against the New York Giants.



There’s no denying the Buccaneers handled their quarterback transition well. Despite <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a>’s departure in 2023, the NFC South team found a solid replacement in Baker Mayfield, who has been eager to prove himself in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>.



Mayfield dominated the NFC South in his debut season. Unfortunately, this year has been tougher, with the Buccaneers facing multiple losses due to injuries throughout the campaign.



<h2>Baker Mayfield recovers key teammate to face the Giants</h2>



The 2024 NFL season has been challenging for the Buccaneers. While they started the campaign on the right foot, recent struggles have put their playoff hopes in jeopardy.


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Baker Mayfield has managed to hold the offense together despite missing several key players. The quarterback has proven to be a reliable leader, but he could be even more dominant with his full arsenal of weapons.



A major blow came a few weeks ago when Chris Godwin was lost for the season due to an ankle injury. At the same time, Mike Evans suffered a hamstring injury in Week 7 that has kept him sidelined. Fortunately, Evans is expected to make his return this weekend.



The Buccaneers announced that Mike Evans returned to practice this week. The wide receiver aims to play Sunday against the New York Giants, overcoming the hamstring injury that has kept him out of action.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241121_BUS_276876_Mike-Evans-1024x576_6bf5f038.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Mike Evans" class="wp-image-255699" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 03, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.</figcaption></figure>



Through seven games this season, Evans has recorded 26 receptions for 335 yards and six touchdowns. With Chris Godwin sidelined, Evans is now expected to take on an even greater role in the offense.



<h2>What’s next for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?</h2>



The Buccaneers are coming off their bye week. The NFC South club heads into Week 12 to face the New York Giants, with high odds of getting their fifth victory of the year this weekend.


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<ul><li>Week 12 @ New York Giants</li><li>Week 13 @ Carolina Panthers</li><li>Week 14 vs. Las Vegas Raiders</li><li>Week 15 @ Los Angeles Chargers</li></ul>


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The close of Week 7 in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> brings us one of the most intriguing matchups of the day. The Baltimore Ravens, led by Lamar Jackson, will travel to Florida to face Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ahead of this game, the QB is getting a key player back on his roster.



Todd Bowles and his team will be looking for their fifth victory of the season to improve their standing in the NFC South. To do so, they must defeat the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens">Ravens</a>, who are also on a strong upswing after winning four consecutive games following an 0-2 start.



The good news for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers">Bucs</a> is that the player who will finally be able to participate in this crucial game is none other than WR <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-evans">Mike Evans</a>, who was dealing with a hamstring injury.



While there were some indications that this could happen, the news was finally confirmed by journalist Adam Schefter through his X (formerly Twitter) account @AdamSchefter: “Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is off the injury report for Monday night’s game vs. the Ravens and good to go.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241019_BUS_255675_Mike-Evans-1024x576_976b7363.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Mike Evans" class="wp-image-255699" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Mike-Evans.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 03, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.</figcaption></figure>



Coach Bowles spoke to the media about Evans’ situation: “He did some things today that were encouraging,” HC said, via the team’s official website. “We’ll see how the next two guys and we’ll see how he feels Monday. He’s questionable right now.”


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<h2>The goal of staying undefeated</h2>



Both the Buccaneers and the Ravens enter with a positive record of 4-2 and will be looking to extend their winning streak to five on Monday night. Led by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baker-mayfield">Baker Mayfield</a>, the Bucs will have the home crowd on their side, but the strong performance of the Ravens, powered by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lamar-jackson">Lamar Jackson</a> and Derrick Henry, suggests a tightly contested matchup.



Mike Evans’ presence in the Buccaneers’ starting lineup gives a significant boost to Mayfield’s offense in this pivotal game for their aspirations.



Evans has recorded 25 receptions for 310 yards, leading the league with five touchdown catches this season. He’ll aim to enhance those numbers in prime time against a tough Baltimore squad.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ resounding 26-7 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season prompted head coach Todd Bowles to talk about the performance of wide receiver <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-evans">Mike Evans</a> and indirectly mention the role of quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baker-mayfield">Baker Mayfield</a>.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers">Bucs</a> missed their chance to go 3-0 in the season opener, but the Broncos gave them a reality check. The result shows there is room for improvement, especially on offense.



“We’ve got to get Mike Evans more involved,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/todd-bowles">Bowles</a> said of the wide receiver’s offensive participation. The criticism could be an indirect questioning of Mayfield’s level in the game against the Broncos, where one of the passes was intended to connect with the former Texas A&amp;M Aggies football player but was intercepted.



In a stat provided by NFL Insider Greg Auman, Evans has 15 targets in three games, which is a 38% drop from his receptions last season. He has had at least 100 targets every year of his career. Clearly, the connection between the two Bucs standouts hasn’t been very solid in the early season.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240924_BUS_239590_Mike-Evans-wide-receiver-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-1024x576_5c796588.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Mike Evans, wide receiver of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers" class="wp-image-110041" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Mike-Evans-wide-receiver-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Mike-Evans-wide-receiver-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Mike-Evans-wide-receiver-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Mike-Evans-wide-receiver-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Mike-Evans-wide-receiver-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Mike Evans, wide receiver of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield’s stats vs Denver Broncos</h2>



Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 25 passes of 33 attempts for 163 yards, an interception and a touchdown, his team’s lone of a meager output that saved the Denver Broncos from an 0-3 start to the season.


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<h2>What’s next for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?</h2>



The Buccaneers are in second place in the NFC South with a 2-1 record and are looking to get back to winning ways to keep their playoff hopes alive. These are their next games.



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Any player in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> would love to be on the same team as Patrick Mahomes or CJ Stroud. While the former is making history with the Kansas City Chiefs, the latter got off to a promising start with the Houston Texans.



These two teams are an attractive destination especially for offensive players, considering <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> and Stroud make those around them better. In fact, wide receiver Mike Evans admitted he’d have considered joining the Chiefs or Texans had he hit the open market.



“I mean, in the back of my mind, I’m thinking Houston, Kansas City,” Evans told NFL Media. “I love Pat Mahomes’ game. I’m thinking those two teams. And I’m obviously thinking the Bucs.”



Evans was expected to draw plenty of interest in free agency but he agreed on a two-year, $52 million extension with the Buccaneers before he could even explore his options. Therefore, neither Mahomes or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cj-stroud">Stroud</a> will get to join forces with the star wideout. Instead, Evans will continue to be a key weapon for Baker Mayfield in Tampa Bay.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240729_BUS_151876_Mike-Evans-1024x576_61dc4bb7.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Mike Evans looks on during a game with the Bucs." class="wp-image-99598" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Mike-Evans-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Mike-Evans-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Mike-Evans-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Mike-Evans-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Mike-Evans.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Mike Evans looks on during a game with the Bucs.</figcaption></figure>



“I mean, I’ve been here my whole career,” Evans said. “And that was a goal of mine, obviously. . . . It would’ve been extremely hard, if I hit free agency, to leave here. But this is where my family knows. My kids were born here. My wife’s been here a long time.”


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<h2>Mahomes, Stroud still get help ahead of 2024 NFL season</h2>



Even though having Evans would’ve been fantastic news either for Mahomes or Stroud, both quarterbacks should be satisfied with the offseason moves made by their respective teams.



In an attempt to help Stroud reach new heights, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans">Texans</a> have pulled off one of the biggest moves in the summer by landing star wide receiver Stefon Diggs from the Buffalo Bills. Additionally, Houston managed to get running back Joe Mixon from the Cincinnati Bengals.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> have also made some interesting additions for Mahomes, signing Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown in free agency before trading up in the 2024 NFL Draft to get promising WR Xavier Worthy in the first round.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> are already preparing everything for their 2024 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season. A few days ago, they gave <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-evans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Evans</a> a new contract, and now they have to address the possible continuity of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baker-mayfield" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Baker Mayfield</a>.



In recent years, the Buccaneers have asserted their dominance over the NFC South. Since 2020, they have consistently been the top team in the division, even after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady’s</a> retirement last year.



Following Brady’s departure, the Buccaneers faced the daunting task of finding a new quarterback. Amidst a lot of uncertainty, they signed Baker Mayfield, and the former 1st overall pick surprised everyone with his remarkable performances during his first season with the club.



<h2>Mike Evans wants the Bucs to sign Baker Mayfield again</h2>



It is that time of the year where all the 32 teams start moving their pieces to build a competitive roster for the upcoming season. With the free agency market about to start, the Buccaneers have to address a very important matter: Baker Mayfield’s future.


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A few days ago, the Buccaneers gave Mike Evans a new contract. The wide receiver has been a remarkable player for the team since his arrival in 2014, despite all the changes in the quarterback position.



Evans has achieved 10 consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards in each of them. Last year, he caught passes from Baker Mayfield, and the wideout developed a strong connection with the former Rams player.



With Mayfield’s contract about to end, the Bucs must decide whether to offer him a new one or find a new quarterback. However, Evans has sent a clear message to the front office, asking for the quarterback’s continuity.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240309_BUS_110040_Baker-Mayfield-quarterback-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-1024x576_3f597209.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Baker Mayfield, quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers" class="wp-image-98575" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Baker-Mayfield-quarterback-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Baker-Mayfield-quarterback-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Baker-Mayfield-quarterback-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Baker-Mayfield-quarterback-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Baker-Mayfield-quarterback-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Baker Mayfield, quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers</figcaption></figure>



“I’m not 100 percent,” Evans said on Mayfield signing a new contract, per ESPN, “but he played really great for us last year, the city took him in, the players loved him. … Hopefully we get him back. But he should do what’s best for him.



“Me and Baker, we played one season together. I feel like we can build on what we did last year, so hopefully we get him back. He’s a hell of a player. I appreciate him. (He and his agent are) going to handle their process, and I trust (general manager) Jason (Licht) and the front office no matter what happens.”



<h2>Are the Buccaneers interested in parting ways with Baker Mayfield?</h2>



As of today, it appears that Baker Mayfield will return to Tampa Bay this year. The quarterback had an outstanding 2023 NFL season, and the Buccaneers are keen to continue their project with him.


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Nevertheless, the quarterback will have the final say in his next move. He’s free to sign with any team, and reports suggest that several clubs are interested in acquiring Mayfield for the upcoming campaign.


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The 2024 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season is heating up, and rumors about potential moves are slowly emerging. Now, it appears that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> have decided to part ways with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-evans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Evans</a>, making a secret move that may have ended their relationship.



In recent years, the Buccaneers have created a very competitive roster. Even without Tom Brady, Tampa Bay has remained as the best squad in the NFC South, with three consecutive Divisional titles since 2021.



However, they are poised to undergo several changes for the 2024 season. Mike Evans, their star wide receiver, is a pending free agent, and it appears they are willing to part ways with him during this offseason.



<h2>Report: Buccaneers have decided not to extend Mike Evans’ contract</h2>



It seems like an era has come to an end for the Buccaneers. After 10 years in Tampa Bay, it appears that Mike Evans will try his luck with another team, as the club that drafted him in 2014 has reportedly decided not to extend his contract.


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According to The Athletic, Mike Evans and the Buccaneers are set to part ways soon. The player’s contract doesn’t expire until March 11, but a decision made by the team might have ended their relationship.



The Buccaneers could have saved roughly $7.4 million against their salary cap by extending Evans by Monday afternoon. However, as they decided not to offer him a new deal, reports suggest that hey have decided to move on from him.



The wide receiver could still receive a contract extension, but offering him a new deal and not taking advantage of that extra incentive they had available wouldn’t make much sense now. Starting on March 11, Evans would be free to sign with any team.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240220_BUS_106109_Mike-Evans-1024x576_4d9dc90c.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Mike Evans looks on during a game with the Bucs." class="wp-image-99598" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Mike-Evans-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Mike-Evans-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Mike-Evans-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Mike-Evans-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Mike-Evans.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Mike Evans looks on during a game with the Bucs.</figcaption></figure>



With Evans’ situation partially resolved, now the Buccaneers need to address <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baker-mayfield" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Baker Mayfield’s</a> contract extension. The quarterback had a remarkable year, and it seems like the team will stick to him for at least one more season.



<h2>Where will Mike Evans play in 2024?</h2>



With the Buccaneers not extending Mike Evans yet, it seems like the wide receiver will play for another team after 10 years with Tampa Bay. Surely, there will be teams interested in the former 7th overall pick.


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Some possible landing spots for Evans are the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bills</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Colts</a>, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chiefs</a>, teams that have struggled with their receiving corps lately. In a few weeks, we will see if the wideout will don a new jersey or if the Bucs will surprise everybody by giving him a new contract.


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Bruce Arians, former head coach of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a>, has stayed close to the team as advisor. Now, he has shared some insight on the future of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baker-mayfield" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Baker Mayfield</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-evans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Evans</a>, who are set to hit the free agency soon.



The Buccaneers have been a competitive team in recent years. Following <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady’s</a> successful tenure with the NFC South team, doubts arose about the team’s momentum, but they have proven that they can thrive without the legendary quarterback.



Once Brady announced his retirement, the Bucs needed to find his replacement. In the free agency market, they found Baker Mayfield, and he has certainly exceeded all expectations, guiding the team to the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year.



<h2>Bruce Arians thinks Mayfield and Evans will be back with the Bucs this year</h2>



The Buccaneers face two significant challenges this offseason. Not only will Baker Mayfield hit free agency, but Mike Evans’ contract has also expired; these are two of the team’s top offensive weapons.


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In the need of a veteran quarterback, the Buccaneers decided to sign Baker Mayfield for the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season. The former 1st overall pick arrived with low expectations, and he even struggled to secure the starting job prior to the start of the campaign.



However, Mayfield silenced all his critics. He ended the season with a completion rate of 64.3 (the highest in his career), 4,044 passing yards, 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, numbers that may have convinced the Buccaneers to extend his contract.



“I think he loves it here,” Arians said, per The Tampa Bay Times, about Mayfield’s continuity. “The job he did, I mean, the job Todd (Bowles) did with the new coordinator (Dave Canales), new play-caller, new quarterback and the ups and downs. To be the only NFC team to go to the playoffs four years in a row? That’s very satisfying, for me especially.“



Regarding Mike Evans, whos contract has also ended, Arians is confident that he’ll return this year with the Bucs. He had his third best year since he entered the league in 2024, with 1,255 yards in 79 receptions and 13 touchdowns.



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“Nothing at all,” Arians said when asked if there is any sign of Evans slowing down due to his age. “I don’t think there’s going to be any doubt that he’ll continue, especially if we’re fortunate enough to keep him and Baker together, because they’ve got that good rapport already. I don’t see that there’s any downside to Mike at all. He might even get better.“



<h2>How much should the Buccaneers pay to Baker Mayfield?</h2>



Last year, the Buccaneers offered Baker Mayfield a one-year, $4 million contract to play the 2023 season. They were hesitant to offer him a longer and more lucrative deal, but now circumstances might change.


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Following a remarkable campaign, Baker Mayfield is set to receive a better deal than the one mentioned. The 28-year-old has proven his value, and retaining the experienced quarterback could be crucial in the Buccaneers’ quest to win the NFC South title again.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baker-mayfield">Baker Mayfield</a>‘s first season with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> exceeded expectations. Even if his final play of the year was an intercepted pass that ended their playoff run, the 28-year-old quarterback has won the job.



The 2018 first-overall pick now is about to enter free agency as the Bucs offered him just a one-year deal back in March 2023. The team looks ready to give him the raise he deserves to bring him back, but Mayfield made it clear that he also wants the Bucs to re-sign wide receiver <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-evans">Mike Evans</a>.



“He makes my life easy. He did all year. He did it today, over and over,” Mayfield said about Evans, via Sports Illustrated. “To get everybody back, there have to be sacrifices made. This team’s about winning. We have a group of guys who are all about that. If I’m back, I want Mike back.”



Evans has been the perfect partner for Mayfield in his redemption year, but the wideout has also found in Mayfield a great quarterback to showcase his talent. The Bucs were unwilling to hand Evans an extension during the season, but thanks to the chemistry he found with Mayfield, the wideout now might be in a position to get what he wants.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240122_BUS_99586_Mike-Evans-1024x576_46e742b5.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Mike Evans looks on during a game with the Bucs." class="wp-image-99598" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Mike-Evans-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Mike-Evans-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Mike-Evans-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Mike-Evans-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Mike-Evans.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Mike Evans looks on during a game with the Bucs.</figcaption></figure>



“Baker’s a hell of a player and he showed everybody that he’s criminally underrated,” Evans said. “I was happy when we signed, knew he would be a great player for us. He played his way into a big contract I believe.“


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<h2>Mayfield, Evans suggest they want to come back to Tampa</h2>



Both Mayfield and Evans were too hurt about the elimination to be talking about their future after the loss in Detroit, but they still made sure to let the Bucs know they’d be glad to return in 2024.



“I love this group,” said Mayfield. “I said that all year. And it’s authentic. I mean that. It would mean a lot for me, to bring back a lot of key pieces, to get this back together, to get it to Year 2 in the system, you can make huge strides. I would love that. Obviously, who knows how it’s going to play out, but I can’t say enough about this organization and the opportunity they gave me this year. Just thankful, and I hope it works out.“



Evans, meanwhile, has also said he would love to continue playing for the Buccaneers despite not receiving the extension he seeked during the campaign.



“I’ve been on record saying how much I love this place and how much I want to be here,” Evans said, via the Tampa Bay Times. “Not a lot of guys finish with one team so that will be amazing if I get to do that but, you know, we’ll see. I’m still trying to get over this loss.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240122_BUS_99586_Baker-Mayfield-6-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-looks-on-against-the-Philadelphia-Eagles-during-the-se-1024x576_850a6125.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida." class="wp-image-98821" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Baker-Mayfield-6-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-looks-on-against-the-Philadelphia-Eagles-during-the-se-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Baker-Mayfield-6-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-looks-on-against-the-Philadelphia-Eagles-during-the-se-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Baker-Mayfield-6-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-looks-on-against-the-Philadelphia-Eagles-during-the-se-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Baker-Mayfield-6-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-looks-on-against-the-Philadelphia-Eagles-during-the-se-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Baker-Mayfield-6-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-looks-on-against-the-Philadelphia-Eagles-during-the-se.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Bucs HC wants both Mayfield, Evans back</h2>



The questions surrounding Mayfield and Evans also got to Todd Bowles, whose job is safer thanks to the duo’s chemistry throughout 2023. Unsurprisingly, the Bucs head coach stressed how much he wants both of them to come back.





“I don’t even think about it. I don’t like to be asked about it. I don’t want to know about it and I hope to hell that does not happen,” Bowles said about Evans’ future, via Greg Auman of Fox Sports.



In regard to Mayfield, Bowles claimed he “most definitely has” earned an extension after taking the team to the NFC Divisonal Round. The coach understands the business part of the situation, but he emphasized on how much the team appreciates Mayfield and how important it is for the Bucs to keep him with them.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets">New York Jets</a> were one of the teams that didn’t make any moves at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> trade deadline. But it looks like general manager Joe Douglas tried to improve the team. According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, the Jets asked about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/davante-adams">Davante Adams</a> and Mike Evans.



However, neither the Las Vegas Raiders nor the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looked interested in dealing their stars. It makes sense, since losing them would have practically ended with any aspirations these teams may have this year.



Adams boasts 47 receptions for 539 yards along with three touchdowns, whereas Evans has so far made 33 catches for 507 yards and five scores. Either of them would have been a major boost for the Jets, who aim to challenge for a playoff spot.



<h2>Jets could have used an upgrade at WR</h2>



Following a weak start to the season, the Jets find themselves with a 4-3 record thanks to three consecutive wins. Even with Aaron Rodgers injured and many question marks around Zach Wilson, the team managed to get results lately.



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With the Buffalo Bills at 5-3, a playoff berth seems to be a real possibility for New York. That’s why the front office may have explored ways to improve its wide receiver room.


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Even though Garrett Wilson (469 yards, two TDs) and Allen Lazard (255 yards, 1 TD) have been doing just fine, the team seems to lack reliable targets beyond them. In fact, the rest of their wideouts have so far failed to put up more than 20 yards.



Besides, the possibility of having Rodgers back late in the season may have been an extra reason to try and improve at the position. It wasn’t meant to be, but the Jets’ intention to improve reflects how ambitious they are this year.



<h2>The Jets rely on current roster to save the season</h2>



The Jets’ lack of moves before the deadline didn’t sit well with fans, but the general manager explained that they tried. “There need to be buyers, there need to be sellers,” Douglas said.


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Apart from wide receivers, New York reportedly considered the prospect of making a deal for an offensive line, but didn’t find many options in the market. Douglas said he actually had a lot of talks with a lot of teams for players at different positions. But in the end, he says to be happy with the current roster.



The Jets have done better than predicted for a team that started 1-3. However, there’s still a long way to go this season, which is why it will be interesting to see whether they can extend this winning streak without any extra help.

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The&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-evans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a>&nbsp;are ready to face the unknown after&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a>&nbsp;finally announced his&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Tom-Bradys-alleged-girlfriend-Veronika-Rajek-reacts-to-his-retirement-from-the-NFL-20230201-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">retirement from the NFL</a>. As a consequence, the franchise will definitely go into a massive rebuilding process.



Of course, the big question for them is at the quarterback position. Baker Mayfield&nbsp;has been named the starter, but the truth is there are many questions around this offense.


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Now, in a shocking turn of events, the Buccaneers might let walk way their biggest star on the roster even with nine straight 1000-yard seasons in the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. First, Brady is gone. Then, it could be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-evans">Mike Evans</a>. 



<h2>Buccaneers won’t give a contract extension to Mike Evans</h2>



The Buccaneers have officially decided not to extend the contract of Mike Evans. The wide receiver publicly said September 9th was the deadline to reach a deal and that won’t happen.


 

 


As a consequence, the star will play the last year on the agreement and then will become a free agent in 2024. Undoubtedly, he’ll be one of the most desired players on that date. 



Evans signed a&nbsp;five-year, $82.5 million&nbsp;agreement in 2018. That’s why, entering the final stage of the deal, many experts thought the Bucs had to retain their star player.


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Furthermore, even in this situation, general manager Jason Licht doesn’t plan to trade Mike Evans. Maybe, by the end of the season, the Bucs will make a final push depending on how things evolve in 2023.

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Mike Evans and the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-evans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a>&nbsp;are ready to face the unknown after&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a>&nbsp;finally announced his&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Tom-Bradys-alleged-girlfriend-Veronika-Rajek-reacts-to-his-retirement-from-the-NFL-20230201-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">retirement from the NFL</a>. As a consequence, the franchise starts a massive rebuilding process.



Of course, the big question for the&nbsp;Buccaneers&nbsp;is at the quarterback position. Baker Mayfield has been named as the starter in a depth chart which, at the moment, he only shares with Kyles Trask after John Wolford’s injury. 


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The challenge will be huge in a totally different NFC South.&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/derek-carr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Derek Carr</a>&nbsp;is the new leader of the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-orleans-saints" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saints</a>, Bryce Young was the No.1 overall pick for the Panthers&nbsp;and the Falcons could be revamped with Desmond Ridder. Now, the Buccaneers face another tremendous problem.



<h2>Will Mike Evans play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?</h2>



This Friday, Mike Evans sent a shocking message to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If there’s not a contract offer in the next few days, the star wide receiver might be gone. This was the official release from his agents.







“Mike Evans wants the next phase of his career to be with an organization who wants him and wants him to help win a Super Bowl. Which is why we have informed the Buccaneers organization that we will discontinue contract discussions as of September 9, 2023.”



Mike Evans’ team made clear the player wants to stay with the Buccaneers, but he wants to be paid accordingly considering he has surpassed 1000 yards in each of his nine seasons in the NFL. 



“We have been working on extending Mike’s career with the Bucs for over a year, and we want the fans to know this is not a tactic and the ball is in the owner’s court.”



So, the situation is very clear. If Mike Evans doesn’t get a new contract as a top player in his position, the wide receiver will become a free agent in 2024. There’s no tuning back.


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“That said, we are giving the Bucs until the start of the regular season to make him a Buc for Life, and if that cannot happen, 100 percent of Mike’s focus will be on football and his future and where he can continue to make an impact.”

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-evans">Mike Evans</a> was born on August 21, 1993 in the coastal city of Galveston in the state of Texas. His real name is Michael Lynn Evans III, but he is known as Mike.



He started playing football at Ball High School in Galveston, where he also played basketball and ran track. He was a standout basketball player in high school, but he ultimately chose to play college football as a wide receiver at Texas A&amp;M University.



In just two seasons at Texas A&amp;M, Evans showed his hidden talent as a football player. He recorded 2,499 yards, 151 receptions, and 17 touchdowns from 2012 to 2013.



<h2>When did Mike Evans’ career start?</h2>



Evans was drafted by the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers"> Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. He started all 16 games as a rookie and caught 66 passes for 1,051 yards and 12 touchdowns.



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<h2>How good is his contract?</h2>



Evans has a 5-year, $82.5 million contract with the Buccaneers that runs through the 2024 season. He is an unrestricted free agent after the 2024 season, but it is likely that he will sign a new contract with the Bucs.



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<h2>Will Evans win a Super Bowl again?</h2>



Even though Mike Evans has played 9 seasons in the NFL since 2014, he has only played in three postseasons, considering that he has multiple NFL and franchise records that amount of postseason appearances is low for a wide receiver like him.



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After three seasons with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a> as quarterback, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> will have a new player leading their offense. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-evans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Evans</a>, star wide receiver, has shared his honest take on who should replace the legend between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baker-mayfield" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Baker Mayfield</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-trask" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyle Trask</a>.



Tom Brady arrived at the Buccaneers for the 2020 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season. The team had high expectations for him, and he lived up to them by winning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Super Bowl</a> LV against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a>.


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Unfortunately, his next two years with Tampa Bay were not the best. At the end of the 2022 campaign, the legendary player decided to retire, leaving the Buccaneers without a starting quarterback for the 2023 season.



<h2>Baker Mayfield or Kyle Trask? Mike Evans picks his preferred replacement for Tom Brady</h2>



Once Tom Brady announced his retirement, the Buccaneers knew it wouldn’t be easy to replace him. They found Baker Mayfield available as a free agent, and financially speaking, it was the best option.



Mayfield is not the only quarterback the Buccaneers have nowadays in the locker room. Kyle Trask, who spent the 2022 season as Brady’s backup, will fight against Baker to be the team’s starter this year.



As of today, there’s no clear winner of this competition. Mike Evans, Brady’s favorite target, has weighed in on the matter, talking about the qualities of both quarterbacks.


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“Kyle’s improved a lot. I’m really impressed with what I’ve seen from Baker,” Evans told reporters. “Whoever the quarterback will be, I’m positive they’re going to make the right choice and we’re going to win some games.”

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Mike Evans' honest take on who should replace Tom Brady

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> are facing a new era after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Tom-Bradys-alleged-girlfriend-Veronika-Rajek-reacts-to-his-retirement-from-the-NFL-20230201-0019.html">Tom Brady announced his retirement</a>. The franchise will definitely go into a massive rebuilding process and no one knew for sure if Mike Evans would be a part of it.



Evans has played nine years for the Bucs racking more than 10 000 yards during his illustrious career. He’s been called four times to the Pro Bowl and won Super LV against the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes. 


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However, considering the salary cap, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-star-wide-receiver-would-come-out-of-retirement-to-play-with-aaron-rodgers-20230516-BUS-1373.html">star wide receiver</a> wasn’t a lock to remain with the Buccaneers even with nine straight 1000-yard seasons in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>. Now, Tampa have made a final decision.



<h2>Mike Evans will get contract extension to stay with Buccaneers</h2>



According to many reports, Mike Evans will stay at Tampa with the Buccaneers and he’s going to get a massive extension. It would be a three-year, $63 million contract.


 

 


It’s important to remember that Evans signed a five-year, $82.5 million agreement in 2018. That’s why, entering the final stage of the deal, the Bucs had to retain their star player.


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Of course, the big issue for the Buccaneers is at quarterback. With the greatest player of all time enjoying retirement, Baker Mayfield seems to be the near future’s choice for the franchise. That’s why Mike Evans is crucial to help on offense.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/gisele-bundchen-gives-tom-brady-an-ultimatum-to-save-their-marriage-and-avoid-divorce-20221026-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tom Brady</a> has earned his stripes in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/tom-brady-sets-a-new-and-nothing-honorable-nfl-record-with-the-buccaneers-20221027-0056.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Football League</a>. Referees let him get away with stuff, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/tom-brady-distractions-are-hurting-the-buccaneers-former-super-bowl-mvp-says-20221027-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> give him some special treatment, and his teammates just won’t hold him accountable.
We’re just stating facts,not dissing him or saying that there’s anything wrong with that. If anything, one would expect a seven-time Super Bowl champion and 45-year-old star to stand out from the rest of the pack.
That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-buccaneers-tom-brady-shuts-down-speculation-about-his-future-20221025-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buccaneers teammate</a> Mike Evans simply won’t tolerate any Tom Brady slander. The Bucs have dropped three straight games and are now 3-5, yet he claims no one thinks he’s to blame for their shortcomings.
<h2>NFL News: Mike Evans Defends Tom Brady After Third Straight Loss</h2>
“He’s the best to ever do it,” Evans said, as quoted by Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. “I mean, he hates losing. That’s all he knows is winning and being 3-5 is not good enough. So we’ve got to turn it around and soon. Nobody is pointing the finger at Tom Brady. It’s the whole team. It’s a team game.”
 
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<h2>Brady Admits He’s Not Having A Good Time</h2>
In all honesty, Brady looks miserable out there, and we’re not talking about his performances. While his numbers are far from what we’re used to, his body language and temper tantums on the sidelines have fueled multiple narratives around him:
“I think any time you lose, it’s not very fun for any of us,” Brady told the media. “I think we’ve just got to go play better. That’s the reality to solving a lot of issues, to play better and to win. Yeah, I’ve definitely been a part of seasons where we have not played as well as we’re capable, and I don’t think it’s as enjoyable for anyone. I think everyone is working hard to get it right.”
Even the biggest Tom Brady hater should be displeased with what we’ve seen thus far. I mean, it’s kind of sad to watch arguably the greatest to ever do it go out like this. Maybe, he should’ve stayed at home instead.

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