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"I don't know if I could (make a 28-point difference),Wholesale NHL Jerseys, but it was hard to watch my team,Jerseys Cheap," Evans said. "I was capable of playing. Hopefully this week I will get the go-ahead."
The receiver said the same thing last week after practicing for the first time since aggravating the injury during Tampa Bay's second preseason game.
Winston struggled in his NFL debut, completing less than 50 percent of his passes for 210 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.
The second-year pro who's one of Jameis Winston's top targets has been sidelined since the middle of August with a sore right hamstring. He sat out the Buccaneers' 42-14 season-opening loss to Tennessee, but practiced on a limited basis for the third straight day Friday and is listed as questionable to play against the Saints.
"If it's not broken, I think I could play," Evans added. "That's my mentality, but we'll see what happens."
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Injured Tampa Bay receiver Mike Evans hopes to return to the lineup Sunday against NFC South rival New Orleans.
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Evans said it was "extremely tough" to watch the opener and not be able to help the team.
The coach smiled when told Evans feels he's healthy enough to play.
Smith repeatedly has stressed over the past month, though, that the Bucs take a cautious approach to bringing any player back from a hamstring injury.
"He wants that, and you want them to say they're ready to go," Smith said. "Mike wasn't ready to go last week. He's closer this week."
Although Lovie Smith would not say whether he expects the receiver to play,Jerseys From China, the coach did note Evans "has been able to do more and more each day, which is a good thing."
"They haven't given an official ruling, but hopefully I'll be out there,Wholesale NHL Jerseys," Evans said.
"I feel real good. The training staff did a real good job on my hammies. They feel better than they ever have. Hopefully, I'll get to go this week," Evans said.
"It's going to help us. We all know that," Jackson said. "We just want him to make sure he's smart and going to be healthy for the majority of the season."
Jackson is pulling for Evans to return to the lineup as soon as possible. At the same time, the veteran receiver reiterated the importance of being careful with the decision. |
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