Mike Evans is a 'game changer' in his 1st season with the 49ers
(AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have put together some dynamic offenses under Kyle Shanahan even without the prototypical No.They've had gadget players like Deebo Samuel that excel after the catch, strong route runners like Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall who can create separation but haven't had that big-bodied outside receiver who can win one-on-one matchups even when he isn't open.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy hailed Mike Evans as a "game changer" in the first season with the team. The 49ers found a missing piece in Evans, who provided the big-bodied outside receiver they had been lacking even without a prototypical No. 1 outside receiver. Evans, despite breaking two ribs earlier in the season, led the way in a critical division showdown against the Seattle Seahawks, catching four passes for 75 yards on the go-ahead drive.
His performance was praised by teammates such as Christian McCaffrey, who called him "a spark, he's everything you'd ever want in a receiver." Evans signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the 49ers, and has already exceeded expectations, leading all qualified receivers in first down or touchdown conversions and tying for the league lead in that category.
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