“We love Coach Bowles,” receiver Mike Evans said. “That’s another reason we’re trying to win it. I don’t think he gets the respect he deserves. Just because he’s too calm? No, he ain’t ... calm. They don’t see everything.

Mike Evans streaked into the secondary, cut outside and leaped to catch a perfect post-corner toss from Baker Mayfield

Dec 31, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) in the fourth quarter against the Duke Blue Devils in the 2013 Chick-fil-a Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images / John David Mercer-Imagn Images

But as he enters his 12th NFL season, Evans made headlines with a revealing comment about his future.

The Bucs will rest All-Pros Mike Evans and Lavonte David vs. the Steelers, giving others more chances ahead of Week 1.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver Mike Evans will not play in the team's second preseason game this Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after Bucs-Steelers Joint Practice. HC Bowles discussed QB Baker Mayfield taking care of business, player availability and the continued greatness of WR Mike Evans.

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