Jason Licht: No Receiving Duo A More Complete Package Than Mike Evans And Chris Godwin
March 11th, 2025
Bucs GM Jason Licht.
Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was both jovial and a little emotional today when meeting with the local press in the wake of Chris Godwin agreeing to a three-year contract for some $66 million.
Licht joked with Godwin that he only wears sportscoats for special occasions and he wore one this afternoon because bringing Godwin back on a third contract was special.
Then Licht noted he was stressed out early this week trying to re-sign Godwin and he had to be very careful not to text Godwin too much as he might chase Godwin away.
In fact, Licht said his wife had to persuade him to put the phone down, saying, “Don’t push him.”
So why was Licht nervous and emotional? Licht said the more he respects a player, the more nervous and stressed he gets come contract time.
Then Licht made a bold statement that isn’t too far off. Licht said when you combine the talents of Mike Evans and Godwin, and factor in their character, production and “selflessness,” there has been no better receiving duo in the history of the game.
As Licht was saying this, Joe could probably think of one one-two punch that could top Evans and Godwin: Lynn Swann and John Stallworth.
Both are Hall of Fame players with four rings each. And both were class gentlemen on and off the field.
Other than those two Steelers legends who were last together 43 years ago, Joe thinks Licht might be accurate.
Name a better duo in the past four decades that combined class with talent and production (and a championship) like Evans and Godwin.