In the world of sports media, it's not uncommon for analysts to miss the mark, but keeping the facts straight is usually a must. Recently, FS1 analyst Jason McIntyre found himself under fire from NFL fans after a slip-up about Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Mike Evans.
During a segment on The Herd, McIntyre talked about the future of the star wide receiver, who announced his return for the 2026 NFL season instead of retiring. While praising Evans’ remarkable career, McIntyre suggested Evans might leave Tampa to “chase a Super Bowl,” bizarrely claiming Evans “hasn't sniffed one in Tampa.”
Here's the kicker: Mike Evans didn't just come close to a Super Bowl; he won one with the Buccaneers five years ago.
In February 2021, Evans was instrumental in the Buccaneers' commanding 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. While Rob Gronkowski and Leonard Fournette grabbed the spotlight, Evans was a constant threat on the field.
He contributed with a crucial 31-yard reception that set up a touchdown and drew four penalties, including key defensive pass interference calls that kept Tampa Bay's scoring drives alive.
This oversight is particularly glaring given that Evans is arguably the greatest offensive player in Buccaneers history. He's spent his entire 12-year career in Tampa, racking up 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, matching the legendary Jerry Rice. Even in an injury-hit 2025 season, Evans managed 368 yards and three touchdowns in just eight games.
"Mike Evans, unbelievable career in Tampa…he’s gonna be motivated to chase a Super Bowl, hasn’t sniffed one in Tampa" – Jason McIntyre 🤔 pic.twitter.com/vzfbA6AX5A
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 18, 2026
McIntyre’s blunder quickly went viral, with fans and analysts highlighting the mistake of erasing a championship from a future Hall of Famer's resume. As Evans enters free agency for 2026, he might be on the hunt for another ring, but he certainly knows what a Lombardi Trophy looks like.