Mixed Messages On Mike Evans’ Health Continue

November 27th, 2024

So head coach Todd Bowles, playcaller Liam Coen and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht have said different things about Mike Evans in the last 72 hours.

Today at One Buc Palace, Coen said he can’t say how close Evans’ hamstring is to 100 percent.

“I couldn’t tell you the number, I just know he’s feeling better,” Coen said. “We obviously wanted to get him as involved as we could without, you know, putting him in any sort of danger. So he felt good. He felt solid. I’m hoping that will continue to grow and get better week after week. So we just got to be smart with him, though.”

Interesting take from Coen considering Licht said before Sunday’s game that Evans is “100 percent.”

Yesterday on the Buccaneers Radio Network, Bowles was asked if Evans was on any kind of pitch count or restrictions.

“No. We let him go. It was a green light,” Bowles said. “And he felt good afterwards.”

Bowles added that Evans looked good, handled double teams and helped open up the offense.

So which is it? Does Evans have a “green light” or are the Bucs following a “yellow light,” as Coen implied when he talked about avoiding putting Evans in “danger” and being smart with him.

Yeah, Joe’s obsessed. That Evans hamstring is the key to the Bucs accomplishing anything meaningful in the postseason, and possibly essential to them reaching the postseason.

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14 Responses to “Mixed Messages On Mike Evans’ Health Continue”

  1. Beeej Says:

    Any word on JTS ankle?

  2. Buchen61 Says:

    Bowles is lost

  3. Saskbucs Says:

    Typical from the Bucswith injured guys. They usually play their cards so tight to the chest that I am not even sure they know what they are sitting on!

    I hope they just want to keep their opponent guessing when to comes to Mikes effectivness out there on Sunday. I also hope Mike is truly full go otherwise I am going to lose money Sunday when I bet him for 75+ and a TD.

  4. ModHairKen Says:

    Nothing inconsistent.

  5. adam from ny Says:

    If you mix yellow and green, you get a shade of green often called lime green or chartreuse…essentially a yellow-green color mixture…

    so basically mike could be feeling quite chartreuse…not obtuse, but chartreuse 🙂

  6. Mike Johnson Says:

    There is no starting receiver in the NFl who is not banged up this time of the year. Some more than others. Mikes been catching passes for a long time. He’s getting long in the tooth. So I’m sure he is hurting.

  7. PSL Bob Says:

    The last thing anyone needs is for Mike to reinjure his hamstring. I like Coens’ cautious approach. And since he’s the guy calling plays, what Licht and Bowles think is largely inconsequential. Probably just a smokescreen to keep opponents guessing.

  8. Big Red Says:

    Mike’s great but we need Mike to get on that Lebron James diet, supplements, and workout regimen. Unlike 99% of receivers at this stage of the career, Mike still has the potential to improve – technically and athletically. With the gold jacket within reach and a little luck, it would be awesome to see his career extend another 4-5 years.

  9. ThatAintRight! Says:

    He’s a big guy and he’s aging, but he’s not slowing down imo. He’s still got a lot of football left in him and a lot of energy.

    I just think he’s lost speed and mobility for some of these younger faster corners and it’s starting to show. He’s always had hamstring injuries 6-5 guys with that kind of athleticism and size are somewhat prone to that specific injury.

    More leg presses, not more weight but just more steady slow leg presses. Light running , cardio , stairmaster , uhm diet is a lot of it also. I’d suggest lemon water and honey. Seems to be a great remedy for many people. Stretching. And yoga is also a huge benefit for many pro athletes. Cycling and swimming more. Staying hydrated. Drinking plenty of fluids.

  10. Bucs Bucs Bucs! Says:

    You’re making a mountain out of a molehill.. ikr is working his way back. What’s the point of dissecting coachspeak? SMH

  11. Woodenman Says:

    You are obsessed Joe. Is it really necessary to always be conspiracy theorist

  12. Dave Pear Says:

    We don’t need Mike anymore. The defense is back! Todd proved the long game is working. So lucky to have Todd.

    Jason, hopefully extends Todd tomorrow.

  13. heyjude Says:

    Dave, is that you? You have changed since Ira’s upbeat podcast. Liking it!

    We do need Mike though. I wonder about his hamstring too and worry because the quicker you come back from it, the odds are to having another hamstring injury. This time around, I think he rehabbed it in adequate time. He may not be 100% but is a lot better than he was.

  14. Yar Says:

    Maybe Licht and Bowles want the other teams to think Evans is 1000% so they have to game plan for him. Can’t believe much from the team, it’s a game they play.

 

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