Bucs' Godwin thought Evans' exit news was AI
Key takeaways
- I was like, 'Yo, is this for real?' And he was like, 'Sad face [emoji]."
- Evans and Godwin played together for nine seasons in Tampa, with Evans serving as a mentor to the 2017 third-round draft pick -- the first year of Evans' captaincy.
- Chris Godwin says it's "going to be difficult" without Mike Evans but he's confident about the young receivers behind him on the Buccaneers' roster.
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So I didn't really believe it. And then I texted Bake. I was like, 'Yo, is this for real?' And he was like, 'Sad face [emoji]."
Evans and Godwin played together for nine seasons in Tampa, with Evans serving as a mentor to the 2017 third-round draft pick -- the first year of Evans' captaincy. They sit 1-2 in the franchise's record book for receiving yards, receptions and receiving touchdowns. Evans is also the franchise's all-time leading scorer.
Chris Godwin says it's "going to be difficult" without Mike Evans but he's confident about the young receivers behind him on the Buccaneers' roster. Julio Aguilar/Getty Images"I think it's part of the game, unfortunately," Godwin said of Evans leaving. "Mike is -- I mean, we all know what Mike has been to this community and this organization. That's my brother and I wish him the best and his time in San Fran. I'm sure that they know what kind of player that they're getting."