The Facts: Last year as the Buccaneers were signing big-name free agents like wide receiver DeSean Jackson, GM Jason Licht still operated with the awareness that a few of their young guys were going to be hitting their own big contracts soon. One of those players was Evans. As the time draws near, the question centers on when that pay day will happen. Evans' agent, Deryk Gilmore, told PewterReport.com that he and his client are in no rush. "We're not doing any negotiating (right now). We're just going to wait and play it out," Gilmore said.

Diehards Line: Last year, the Bucs picked up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract and he is set to play the 2018 season making $13.2 million. Evans has been a focal point of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive identity since the team drafted him No. 7 overall in the 2014 NFL Draft. Since day one, Evans has ruled the aerial attack of those who have tried to stop him. He’s recorded over 1,000 yards receiving in each of his first four seasons, and is already No. 3 all-time in the franchise’s record book for most receiving yards by a Buccaneer – with health on his side, he’ll be the franchise’s best receiver of all-time as he closes out his rookie deal. Beyond the yards, Evans has plenty of other Buccaneer records under his belt in just four seasons of play – and just 24 years of age. Evans holds the franchise record for most receiving touchdowns in a season (12 – twice), most receiving touchdowns by a rookie in a season (12), currently has the most receiving yards per game in a career (75.4) and most consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons with four. “He’s under contract so what we like to do is let him finish up,” Gilmore said. “We think [Evans’ stats and records] will speak for itself, and when it comes time to do the deal I think his deal will be in-line with what we plan. ...” We'll keep an eye out to see if the Bucs get proactive with this.