WR Mike Evans, TB (3 Viewers)

[OrganizedChaos]

What are Evans owners doing with him? I was seeing he might be back weeks 14 to 16 but is that even realistic? In a 10 team league, I have benson on IR now with a projected week 10 return. BTJ is my next receiver (who also may be hurting). After him is Quintin Johnston so I have to go wr hunting now. Will be swapping Bourne for one as I think his time as a star in sf has come to an end. My only other options for wr help is dropping Evans or dropping Corum or Brian Robinson who I have backing up Kyren and CMC. I may drop Evans and hope I can pick him backup once benson comes off IR (or I may just go with BTJ, Johnston, and the wr dart throw for the week).

 

[Grahamburn]

Goodnight, Sweet Prince.

I think that's it for Mike.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

What are Evans owners doing with him? I was seeing he might be back weeks 14 to 16 but is that even realistic? In a 10 team league, I have benson on IR now with a projected week 10 return. BTJ is my next receiver (who also may be hurting). After him is Quintin Johnston so I have to go wr hunting now. Will be swapping Bourne for one as I think his time as a star in sf has come to an end. My only other options for wr help is dropping Evans or dropping Corum or Brian Robinson who I have backing up Kyren and CMC. I may drop Evans and hope I can pick him backup once benson comes off IR (or I may just go with BTJ, Johnston, and the wr dart throw for the week).

I have him in a keep-4 auction league where his price didn't really justify him being kept next year anyway, so I'm cutting him.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Broken collarbone from what I see online, I doubt he comes back this season
Bucs might be deep at WR however Evans-OUT, Godwin-OUT, Egbuka was a little off last night but I think he will be a lot better next week, McMillan is OUT
Shep, Tez and the rest are all down the depth chart

Goodnight, Sweet Prince.

I think that's it for Mike.

 

[LawFitz]

Man, just watched the replay of this injury for the first time and the thought that came to mind is whether or not a grass field would have made a difference. I think it would have. Dude got KO'd by the ground just before his busted his shoulder. :( :( :(

 

[JohnnyU]

Will he go on IR today before waivers run tonight? If he doesn't, that is a bummer for me. I need the roster spot before I can add anyone and that requires being able to put Evans on my league IR.

 

[ffmail4me]

Will he go on IR today before waivers run tonight? If he doesn't, that is a bummer for me. I need the roster spot before I can add anyone and that requires being able to put Evans on my league IR.

Same hurry up and put him on IR dang it

 

[Jewell]

Man, just watched the replay of this injury for the first time and the thought that came to mind is whether or not a grass field would have made a difference. I think it would have. Dude got KO'd by the ground just before his busted his shoulder. :( :( :(

You make a great point, and, yes, I think that natural grass would have lessened the blow to Evans head and shoulder.

I listen to Chris Simms’ podcast. Last week, Simms and co-host Connor Rogers were going off about how the NFL is a multi-billion dollar industry which emphasizes player safety, yet they continue to allow players to play on artificial surfaces which likely increase the risk of injury.

Simms and Rogers were further annoyed by the fact that some NFL stadiums with artificial turf do, in fact, bring in grass when they host soccer games. So if grass can be used in those stadiums then why can’t it be used for NFL games if player safety is supposedly the NFL’s priority?

 

[JohnnyU]

I wouldn't be surprised if he retired. I don't think he will, but I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[Grahamburn]

I wouldn't be surprised if he retired. I don't think he will, but I wouldn't be surprised.

I think it's tough for a competitive athlete to go out like that. However, Mike has dealt with multiple lower body injuries over the last few years. This is the first time he's had a significant upper body injury, and it looked like he also suffered a concussion.

He hinted at retirement prior to the season. I hope he comes back, but with the streak over I also expect he'll retire.

 

[JohnnyU]

I wouldn't be surprised if he retired. I don't think he will, but I wouldn't be surprised.

I think it's tough for a competitive athlete to go out like that. However, Mike has dealt with multiple lower body injuries over the last few years. This is the first time he's had a significant upper body injury, and it looked like he also suffered a concussion.

He hinted at retirement prior to the season. I hope he comes back, but with the streak over I also expect he'll retire.

I know it's just a play on words, but I didn't say I expect him to retire, I said I wouldn't be surprised if he retired.

 

[Grahamburn]

I wouldn't be surprised if he retired. I don't think he will, but I wouldn't be surprised.

I think it's tough for a competitive athlete to go out like that. However, Mike has dealt with multiple lower body injuries over the last few years. This is the first time he's had a significant upper body injury, and it looked like he also suffered a concussion.

He hinted at retirement prior to the season. I hope he comes back, but with the streak over I also expect he'll retire.

I know it's just a play on words, but I didn't say I expect him to retire, I said I wouldn't be surprised if he retired.

Ok. My bad.

 

[calcinorjones]

This was an odd game for Mike. He was throwing his body all over the field. I knew it wasn’t going to end well. There was a play in which he collided with a Tampa receiver and a defender. Then the catch ruled a bobble on the sideline where he came down hard on his tailbone. Another leap full strech where he crashed out of bounds and then the inevitable injury play. Dude plays hard and went all out but the injury concerns and age are real. Healing is slower. Maybe he comes back but watching him on MNF was painful. I think he can still get after the ball but not the violent collisions on field turf.

 

[FarFromHome]

One thing to factor in all of this is money. This is the last year of his contract. You gotta think that he believes he has another shot at one more NFL contract before he hangs it up. Just 31. He won't get top 20 wr money, but one more 2 year payday with some guaranteed money before his NFL salary journey is complete. Imo

 

[JohnnyU]

This was an odd game for Mike. He was throwing his body all over the field. I knew it wasn’t going to end well. There was a play in which he collided with a Tampa receiver and a defender. Then the catch ruled a bobble on the sideline where he came down hard on his tailbone. Another leap full strech where he crashed out of bounds and then the inevitable injury play. Dude plays hard and went all out but the injury concerns and age are real. Healing is slower. Maybe he comes back but watching him on MNF was painful. I think he can still get after the ball but not the violent collisions on field turf.

I have nothing to base this on, but I wonder if Evan's mind was into this game and perhaps he should have sat out until after their week 9 bye? I know this injury has nothing to do with the hamstring issue, but I do think players are more susciptible to injuries if they are not mentally prepared. I'm not so sure Evans was mentally prepared for this game. Again, I have absolutely nothing to base that on.

 

[Grahamburn]

One thing to factor in all of this is money. This is the last year of his contract. You gotta think that he believes he has another shot at one more NFL contract before he hangs it up. Just 31. He won't get top 20 wr money, but one more 2 year payday with some guaranteed money before his NFL salary journey is complete. Imo

I'm not going to say you're wrong, BUT he has made over $155M in his career just in salary. He left money on the table when he re-signed with the Bucs after 2023. I don't think money is motivating him anymore. IF he comes back it'll be because he still wants to play and thinks he can perform at a high level.

The injuries have got to be taking their toll.

 

[warpig33]

Man, just watched the replay of this injury for the first time and the thought that came to mind is whether or not a grass field would have made a difference. I think it would have. Dude got KO'd by the ground just before his busted his shoulder. :( :( :(

You make a great point, and, yes, I think that natural grass would have lessened the blow to Evans head and shoulder.

I listen to Chris Simms’ podcast. Last week, Simms and co-host Connor Rogers were going off about how the NFL is a multi-billion dollar industry which emphasizes player safety, yet they continue to allow players to play on artificial surfaces which likely increase the risk of injury.

Simms and Rogers were further annoyed by the fact that some NFL stadiums with artificial turf do, in fact, bring in grass when they host soccer games. So if grass can be used in those stadiums then why can’t it be used for NFL games if player safety is supposedly the NFL’s priority?

Because these rich, miserly old guys don't want to spend the money on bringing in sod grass every week. It's all about the Benjamins.

 

[Guss]

Not sure where the break is in the collarbone and the specific dynamics of the injury as there are different situations depending
on where and what exactly happened to him. Did he hurt his A/C also?

 

[FarFromHome]

One thing to factor in all of this is money. This is the last year of his contract. You gotta think that he believes he has another shot at one more NFL contract before he hangs it up. Just 31. He won't get top 20 wr money, but one more 2 year payday with some guaranteed money before his NFL salary journey is complete. Imo

I'm not going to say you're wrong, BUT he has made over $155M in his career just in salary. He left money on the table when he re-signed with the Bucs after 2023. I don't think money is motivating him anymore. IF he comes back it'll be because he still wants to play and thinks he can perform at a high level.

The injuries have got to be taking their toll.

Good points. I will say, never underestimate the money. In our world we have this idea that players should just play for the love of the game. Or they have already made enough money. Sure, it's a big part of it, but let's not forget their skillset allows them to set up their family and their family's family for life. Also, not every player is as good as Gronk with finances. I have no idea how Evans is from a spending standpoint. Heck, after they take 40 plus percent of that 150 right out of the gate he could be broke. Ha ha

 

[Buckna]

One thing to factor in all of this is money. This is the last year of his contract. You gotta think that he believes he has another shot at one more NFL contract before he hangs it up. Just 31. He won't get top 20 wr money, but one more 2 year payday with some guaranteed money before his NFL salary journey is complete. Imo

Off on his age, he's 32 (born Aug 21, 1993) and will be 33 next year. I could see him signing a 1 year deal maybe and still being fantasy viable but there's not a lot of guys still in the NFL these days at the WR position at that age that are contributors. I believe Hopkins & Keenan Allen are 33, and Thielen is 35. I'm sure I'm missing someone and there are a few guys Evans age that will probably still play at a high level next year like Davante Adams, but not many

 

[FarFromHome]

I could see him signing a 1 year deal maybe and still being fantasy viable but there's not a lot of guys still in the NFL these days at the WR position at that age that are contributors.

Yep. Even if he does return to Bucs next year it won't be his team any longer. It will transition to the talented rookie. His days of being top dog are over. Sad. Was a good run though. A one year deal at 10-15 million to return to a more complimentary role seems like a nice option.

 

[-OZ-]

I could see him signing a 1 year deal maybe and still being fantasy viable but there's not a lot of guys still in the NFL these days at the WR position at that age that are contributors.

Yep. Even if he does return to Bucs next year it won't be his team any longer. It will transition to the talented rookie. His days of being top dog are over. Sad. Was a good run though. A one year deal at 10-15 million to return to a more complimentary role seems like a nice option.

Bucs are contending so it makes sense for him to stay, but seeing him in a place like Buffalo for a year could be fun.
Most likely he’s a Buc for life, which is pretty great too.

 

[FarFromHome]

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Mike Evans underwent surgery to repair his broken collarbone and is expected to return in “eight weeks or fewer.”

 

[-OZ-]

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Mike Evans underwent surgery to repair his broken collarbone and is expected to return in “eight weeks or fewer.”

Basically he’ll be ready for the playoffs and we might get a couple usable weeks in FF.
If your league doesn’t have IR would you hold?

 

[joey]

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Mike Evans underwent surgery to repair his broken collarbone and is expected to return in “eight weeks or fewer.”

Basically he’ll be ready for the playoffs and we might get a couple usable weeks in FF.
If your league doesn’t have IR would you hold?

Who’s on the wire that’s better than holding him?
That said, I know with huge # of injuries plus bye weeks have us starting the likes of Thornton KC, so hard to say.

I roster him in only 1 dynasty league and I’m holding.

 

[calcinorjones]

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Mike Evans underwent surgery to repair his broken collarbone and is expected to return in “eight weeks or fewer.”

Basically he’ll be ready for the playoffs and we might get a couple usable weeks in FF.
If your league doesn’t have IR would you hold?

Redraft League has IR spot but not holding. Extraordinary injury year and after holding a roster spot for the hamstring recovery only to take a zero in a crucial FF game I cannot justify. Sunken cost. Plugging him into a playoff race is incredibly risky esp after what we saw on MNF

 

[FarFromHome]

I've been playing this nerdy sport for a long time. Only thing i know for sure is the regular season means nothing once u make the playoffs. You could go 14-0 and get killed in the first round. It's how your producing come playoff time. We have a chance for him to be healthy for week 17 and 18? I'm holding.

 

[-OZ-]

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Mike Evans underwent surgery to repair his broken collarbone and is expected to return in “eight weeks or fewer.”

Basically he’ll be ready for the playoffs and we might get a couple usable weeks in FF.
If your league doesn’t have IR would you hold?

Who’s on the wire that’s better than holding him?
That said, I know with huge # of injuries plus bye weeks have us starting the likes of Thornton KC, so hard to say.

I roster him in only 1 dynasty league and I’m holding.

Obviously depends on the league. I only have him in one dynasty, with 7 IR slots so he’s an easy hold for me.
Fwiw, I’m going to start two kickers and Troy Franklin this week.

 

[FarFromHome]

Obviously depends on the league. I only have him in one dynasty, with 7 IR slots so he’s an easy hold for me.
Fwiw, I’m going to start two kickers and Troy Franklin this week.

I don't know what's more awesome. That you have 7 IR slots or you can actually start two kickers. Ha ha

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Just saw that he’s expected back in ~8 Weeks, which is a somewhat bold proclamation for the nature of the injury.

Sure, standard recovery time is 6-8 weeks. But are we really expecting him to be in football shape right off the bat?

Color me skeptical.

 

[JohnnyU]

Why hasn’t he gone on IR already?

 

[BoltNlava]

Why hasn’t he gone on IR already?

If I could...that's IF...I'd put him on IR for you.

 

[FarFromHome]

Why hasn’t he gone on IR already?

If I could...that's IF...I'd put him on IR for you.

Quit enabling him. You must not want any pesky kids to walk on his lawn. Ha ha

 

[JohnnyU]

Why hasn’t he gone on IR already?

If I could...that's IF...I'd put him on IR for you.

Screws up my waivers tonight forcing me to drop a player if I make a waiver claim. Thanks for your thoughtfulness however

 

[-OZ-]

Obviously depends on the league. I only have him in one dynasty, with 7 IR slots so he’s an easy hold for me.
Fwiw, I’m going to start two kickers and Troy Franklin this week.

I don't know what's more awesome. That you have 7 IR slots or you can actually start two kickers. Ha ha

Different leagues but yeah.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Why hasn’t he gone on IR already?

If I could...that's IF...I'd put him on IR for you.

Screws up my waivers tonight forcing me to drop a player if I make a waiver claim. Thanks for your thoughtfulness however

He's on Injured Reserve