The Houston Texans, whose passing attack is already explosive, might try to increase its potential. Is Mike Evans, a receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the best free agent choice to make?
The Houston Texans made significant roster changes during the previous season, and their passing offence saw amazing results.
Houston’s offence reached heights few predicted as quarterback C.J. Stroud had one of the best rookie seasons in QB history. Receivers Tank Dell and Nico Collins’ rise to prominence gave Stroud the playmakers he needed to hurt NFL defences.
Reaching Stroud’s ceiling, however, demonstrates that the Texans must defeat the best teams in the AFC, which Houston cannot claim to have a quarterbacking advantage over. This offseason, how will the offence advance?
Wide receiver Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be the most well-known player to hit the open market in March. Even if it means returning to Tampa, Evans will look to all 32 clubs for a new deal after ten years of erratic quarterback play and remarkably consistent output.
The Texans appear to be a team that wants to target Evans from the outside, as they have the cap capacity to go big and the motivation to go after the greatest players in the league. But the truth might not be as fulfilling.
Aaron Wilson tweeted, “Multiple NFL sources predict an outside market for #Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans.” Additionally, it is not anticipated that the #Texans, who have talented, youthful wide receivers Nico Collins and Tank Dell, will sign Evans in free agency.
Although Houston could be able to give the Texas native Evans a huge deal, it seems sense that they might want to spend their money somewhere else.
The Texans may rest easy knowing that their top two receivers are catching a lot of passes. Collins and Dell, who both outperformed in 2023, are after-the-catch threats. He might take the shape of a Robert Woods upgrade when upgrading the receiving corps, particularly for his kind of target share. It could be more beneficial to aim for a minor upgrade from his 81 targets rather than making a large investment that would draw attention away from Collins and Dell.
Another notion is that Houston’s next big playmaking opportunity may come from the NFL Draft. This class of receivers is deep, and the Combine is demonstrating just how explosive these players can be. There is a tonne of talent available, even if the Texans don’t choose one in the first round.
A contract involving Evans would seem too costly to general manager Nick Caserio, particularly if the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets engage in a reported bidding war. To create a more enduring rival, they should consider adding a Day 2 receiver and allocating their cap space and first-round pick to defensive players.
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