Mike Evans Joins 49ers
After 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons with the Bucs, Mike Evans signed a three-year, $60.4 million deal with the 49ers [https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/mike-evans-signs-3-year-604m-deal-with-49ers-marking-end-of-an-era-for-former-bucs-wr-183239379.html]. Evans declared himself "that piece" missing from the 49ers' Super Bowl pursuit, crediting Brock Purdy and George Kittle as key influences [https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/mike-evans-says-hell-be-the-difference-in-49ers-pursuit-of-a-super-bowl-im-that-piece-193314484.html, https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/mike-evans-contract-brock-purdy/1923633/]. Will Evans be enough to get them over the hump?
Evans said that conversations with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch made joining the 49ers a "no-brainer". He also credited George Kittle as being the "biggest salesman" in his decision. Evans, a six-time Pro Bowler, spent his first 12 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The contract is structured as a three-year deal, but it functions more like a one-year commitment for $16.5 million guaranteed. The total value could reach $60.4 million with incentives. The base value of the contract is $42.4 million. Evans' arrival comes amid uncertainty in the 49ers' wide receiver corps. With Jauan Jennings likely departing in free agency and Brandon Aiyuk potentially on the way out, the team needed a reliable target for Brock Purdy. The 49ers also have Ricky Pearsall and drafted Jacob Cowing.
