Bucs WR Mike Evans was ready to step up for the Bucs defense against Commanders

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been riddled with injuries through the first week and a half of the season. The majority of their injuries have come in the secondary, and the team is scrambling to figure out coverage in that area.

On Sunday, Mike Evans was willing to step up if need be.

During media availability on Wednesday, Tavierre Thomas told Jenna Laine of ESPN that Mike Evans had offered to step up and play cornerback for the Bucs against the Commanders. His main argument for making the move? He played cornerback in the Pro Bowl during flag football.

Best part of his time at cornerback? He actually made an interception against Deshaun Watson.

While it isn’t likely we will ever see Mike Evans as a cornerback, we have seen talented wide receivers play other roles. In the preseason a few years ago, we saw Chad Johnson kick a field goal for the Cincinnati Bengals, and he was successful.

Perhaps in another life, Evans could have been a cornerback. He will have to settle for a Hall of Fame career as a wide receiver.