Update On Justin Evans
August 21st, 2018
Looks were deceiving.
The Bucs are being very tight-lipped about injuries today suffered by Bucs safety Justin Evans and left tackle Donovan Smith. But preliminary information on Evans suggests his injury may not be as severe as it first appeared.
Again, the Bucs are not releasing information. But Joe did some digging and found out the report that Evans was carted into the building was sort of misleading.
Yes, Evans was carted back to One Buc Palace early in practice, but it was sort of as a passenger in one of the many golf carts the Bucs use at practices. Evans walked off the field after his (unknown) injury and as a courtesy, the Bucs training staff brought him back to the building in a golf cart. It was sizzling hot out there today.
For a lot of fans, the phrase “carted off” conjures up an image of a guy being dragged off the field on a miniature flatbed truck because he is unable to get off the field under his own power, often reserved for serious injuries.
That was not the case with Evans.
August 21st, 2018 at 4:11 pm
Clap clap clap
August 21st, 2018 at 4:13 pm
He might needed an IV for fluids, who knows. Again, it wasn’t like Smith’s injury where players were standing around wondering if he was OK. Likely just a courtesy ride.
August 21st, 2018 at 4:14 pm
“I-aint-playin-nickle-itis?”
Kobe Faker MD
August 21st, 2018 at 4:21 pm
that’s good news but this “d.smith has an ACL tear” rumor is taking flight….folks seems to have info that confirms he’s out for the year…..
im waiting on you joe…..please give us good news!!!!!!
#NOEXCUSESIN2018!!!!…#PRESSURESONTHECOACHES!!!!…GO BUCS!!!!
August 21st, 2018 at 4:29 pm
You didn’t do any digging Joe. I posted that same thing a few hours ago on another one of your articles. If you need a #2 Joe, I’m your guy.
August 21st, 2018 at 4:37 pm
One of the mainstream papers mentioned Marpet didn’t finish practice either.
Thanks for the update on Evans. What a garbage day
August 21st, 2018 at 4:48 pm
I dunno about Evans, but there’s probably a good chance that a player used all of his body weight to put Smith on the ground. Can’t have that kinda thing in the National Flag Football League. Just lean back as far as you can and try to scratch at his eyes a bit.
August 21st, 2018 at 4:52 pm
This is all I can find on Marpet and an injury today
“Ali Marpet was at trainers table on the sideline to get his left ankle wrapped. Looks to be alright. Thank goodness, the #Bucs can’t afford to lose another guy on the O-lline”
Not seeing anything about D Smith & ACL… other than JBF commentors talking about it and Jason Seahorn or Carson Wentz scenarios lol but nothing on twitter / from any actual source
August 21st, 2018 at 5:07 pm
Good find Cornelius, clearly I’m not the only one scouring every site for updates from today
August 21st, 2018 at 5:18 pm
doesn’t really change anything could still be a significant injury if he NEEDED to be carted off or not.
August 21st, 2018 at 6:10 pm
Good news. Thank you Joe.
August 21st, 2018 at 6:16 pm
“Walk softly with a boot and carry a big MF first aid kit”
August 21st, 2018 at 6:26 pm
That’s funny Kobe Faker!
August 21st, 2018 at 6:31 pm
#silverlining
August 21st, 2018 at 6:59 pm
Rick Stroud reported Buccs are optimistic both Evans and Smith are ready for opening day! I hope Evans doesn’t have turf-toe….as that can linger, but that is great news!!
August 21st, 2018 at 7:07 pm
I’m looking everywhere as well but glad to hear about Evans an marpet need them both for the season really hope D Smith is ok idk if it says much but around 230 I saw D Smith Tweeting ME13 happy bday so I’m hoping he’s not to injuried he was still in good enough spirits to congrat his boy idk if that says anything maybe I’m just over analyzing but I do hope he just sprained his ankle An he can get some treatment next cpl weeks I’d feel better if both coles An Wester weren’t out already I like Wester as a back up An think he could take over for Dot when time being but we deff need to draft a O linemen or 2 next year
August 21st, 2018 at 7:17 pm
Buchead5588 Says:
August 21st, 2018 at 7:07 pm
I’m looking everywhere as well but glad to hear about Evans an marpet need them both for the season really hope D Smith is ok idk if it says much but around 230 I saw D Smith Tweeting ME13 happy bday so I’m hoping he’s not to injuried he was still in good enough spirits to congrat his boy idk if that says anything maybe I’m just over analyzing but I do hope he just sprained his ankle An he can get some treatment next cpl weeks I’d feel better if both coles An Wester weren’t out already I like Wester as a back up An think he could take over for Dot when time being but we deff need to draft a O linemen or 2 next year
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I mentioned that earlier about the tweet and thought the same. That he was in good enough spirits to mention HB to ME13. Smith is going to be OK, and may be ready for the opening day per Stroud.
August 21st, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Joe didn’t text you.
August 21st, 2018 at 8:28 pm
Joe,
With MRSA in the prior medical team’s time, and a rash of injuries now, are the Bucs training and medical team on just as hot of a seat as the triumvirate of Licht, Koetter, and Winston? it just seems like there is something missing. I hope the team can be healthy for the season.