Jason Licht on Mike Evans: I think he wanted a new challenge
Evans signed with the 49ers after 12 seasons in Tampa.
Mike Evans's long run with the Buccaneers ended when he signed with the 49ers as a free agent last week and Bucs General Manager Jason Licht shared his thoughts on the wideout's departure on Wednesday. In terms of Tampa's interest in having Evans return for a 13th season, Licht said, via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times , that "we had a verbal agreement that [Evans] could be here as long as he wants. " Licht added that there were no hard feelings about Evans deciding to move on and that he is "happy for Mike and happy he found a place he wants to be.
" “I don’t feel betrayed," Licht said. "He earned the right to make the decision . .
. he loves this team. He loves everything about it .
. . I think he wanted a new challenge.