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“I’ll Take Myself Over..”: Tom Brady’s Former WR1 Displays the Ultimate Show of Self-Confidence

Published 08/03/2023, 8:38 AM EDT

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As he enters his tenth year in the NFL, Tampa Bay‘s very own Mike Evans has confidently asserted himself as one of the best wide receivers in the league. With a track record, that includes achievements such as the 2016 Second-team All-Pro and four Pro Bowl victories, Evans has firmly established himself as a top-tier player. Recently, his bold statements have garnered attention, placing him in the spotlight.

Backed by impressive statistics, the veteran’s confidence has left pundits in awe. As the upcoming NFL season approaches, it is evident that this seasoned campaigner is fully prepared to leave his mark once again.

Mike Evans shows immense self-belief

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Mike Evans represents Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL. The wide receiver has gone on to win several trophies and create records over the 9 seasons. When the star with the most consecutive 1000 yards receiving seasons (9) was asked who he regarded as the best in business. Speaking with ESPN, the NFL veteran quickly responded “I know where I’m at, my opinion matters more than anybody else because I watch all of these guys, and there are a lot of f—ing great players. But I’ll take myself over anybody. If people were in my situation, there are only 5-10 guys in history who have done what I’ve done. It’s been a battle, but I enjoy it.”

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Evans strongly believes that he’s been around for a while now in the NFL. He considers himself at par with other legends who’ve played at the wide receiver position. Post Tom Brady’s “retiring for good” remark, the wide receiver has rubbished any rebuilding phase for the side. As per him, the team’s entire focus is on winning the division and setting up achievable milestones.

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Madden Rating Snubs Evans off its list 

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The strong desire to be the best comes after a recent snub. During July 2023 Madden Rating, the Buccaneers star didn’t find any place in the top ten ratings. The list that saw Justin Jefferson, Tyreek Hill, and Davante Adams leading the charts, ignored Mike Evans. Though the competition was cut-throat and despite making a 90 overall rating, the list went ahead with other stars.

The burly star who has the most receiving yards falls short of touchdowns. As the list takes a lot of stats into consideration, Bucs’ wide receiver would be eyeing certain targets. Ahead of the 2023/24 season, Evans would be looking to gather more touchdowns than his previous best of 14.

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With indomitable confidence and the records to justify his credibility. Mike Evans has a lot to prove in the forthcoming season.

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Jyot Singh Bindra is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. Picked in the latest round of ‘ES Draft’, Singh exudes a passion for NFL writing. Jyot is driven by the legacy left by one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks, Tom Brady, "You push your body to the limits, but you have to train your body to deal with the limits".
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