Why Mike Evans is a 'match made in heaven' for the 49ers

Mike Evans joining the San Francisco 49ers could be one of the biggest moves of the 2026 free agency period. He's a veteran playmaker with a great skill set as both a red zone threat and contested catch king. While some have questioned the move because of Evans' age and injury history, NBC Sports' Chris Simms loves the move because of how Brock Purdy and Evans can connect all over the field.

“He’s still scary. He can still run by you for big plays," Simms said. "Brock Purdy's throwing something over the middle, and you’re going to see Mike Evans going up and getting it.

That’s where it’s a match made in heaven, because Brock Purdy throws beautiful footballs in that area of the field, and Evans will thrive there. ” Chris Simms calls Mike Evans to the 49ers a match made in heaven “He’s still scary. He can still run by you for big plays.

Brock Purdy—what’s he known for? I picture those 15–20 yard in-cuts, with Purdy throwing over the middle, and you’re going to see Mike Evans going up and… pic. twitter.