A clip from “Get to the Point Podcast” has turned into a quick-fire back-and-forth involving Terrell Owens, Mike Evans, and one 49ers defender who wasn’t letting the Hall of Famer’s comments slide.
Owens said he watched Evans during a game and came away thinking he could do the same thing. He pointed to Evans’ route running and downplayed what he saw, saying, “We were watching the game.
Mike Evans was playing, and I was like, 'Look at his routes. I can do that.'
It’s not like he’s blazing speed; he just knows how to run routes, knows where to go, and then the quarterback can save you. He was really like just catching some, like, average plays,” Owens said.
He doubled down by saying he believes he could “absolutely” do what he saw from Evans, a take that set off plenty of reaction online and drew the attention of 49ers defensive back Deommodore Lenoir.
Lenoir responded directly to Owens on social media, writing, “Mannnn noo you can't Mike 1 of 1 Stop it Every WR know where they going Bad Take,” along with multiple crying laughing emojis at the start of the comment.
Owens, now 52 and long retired, has spent years as one of the NFL’s most recognizable receivers. He starred with the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and 49ers, led the league in receiving touchdowns three times, and made six Pro Bowls.
The comments also landed in the middle of an injury-hit stretch for Evans. He left his team’s “Monday Night Football” game against the Washington Commanders with a non-contact right Achilles injury and fractured ribs, and he has already been ruled out for this Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Through six games this season, Evans has 27 receptions for 420 yards and three touchdowns for the 49ers. Owens said Evans also has a quarterback who “saves” him with Brock Purdy.
Evans’ previous stops included the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he played with Tom Brady and Baker Mayfield. He was the receiving touchdown co-leader in 2023 and has also earned six Pro Bowl selections.
The one major thing Evans has that Owens never did is a Super Bowl ring, though Owens could argue Brady had something to do with that. And in San Francisco, the bigger picture still looks strong: the 49ers started 6-0, and Purdy is already in the early MVP conversation.
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