Mike Evans of the Buccaneers receives a huge honor from the governor of Florida

Positive injury news boosted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers start their game against the commander. But Washington also received good news. Also, Buccaneers VR Mike Evans received a huge honor from the governor of Florida, according to a post on X by Ari Meirov.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed January 10, 2025 as statewide Mike Evans Day to honor the Buccaneers wide receiver and future Hall of Famer.

DeSantis highlighted Evans’ 11-year career with the Buccaneers and his career accomplishments. Included in that mix were 12,684 receiving yards and 105 touchdowns. Also listed in the proclamation were his 11 consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Moreover, Walter Payton’s nomination for Man of the Year received a highlight.

Buccaneers VR Mike Evans ready for playoffs

Marshawn Lattimore may be able to take on Evans in Sunday’s Wild Card game. But Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said he knows what his team is about is against.

“Yeah, I think (he’s) just an outstanding competitor,” Quinn said of Evans. “I mean, if I’m not mistaken when I even coached in college, my first game coaching at Florida might have been against him in the SEC. And I’ve just followed his career, it’s not just the length, there’s a lot of guys that are taller or longer, but it’s the competitive will, the routes, the discipline, the competitiveness, all those things. When you’re looking at lasting success, you better have the whole thing, and he certainly has that.”

Another problem Evans presents for the Commanders is their stellar playoff history. In nine postseason games, Evans has 45 catches for 709 yards and five touchdowns.

Lattimore and Evans have a history. Their physical battles sometimes exceeded the boundaries of structured play. Heavy fines, expulsions and suspensions are thrown into the mix. And Lattimore said yes ready for another round or two, according to nitimes.com.

“I’m going out there to try to help my team,” Lattimore said. “All other things, if they come, they come.” I want to be physical. I want to be physical with anyone. An extra level because of the past — it’s not really about the mental game. You’ll know I’m here.”