Theres been a lot of talk this offseason and rightly so about Mike Evans departure from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the San Francisco 49ers.Evans leaves behind a legendary legacy in Tampa Bay.WATCH: Chris Godwin ready to repla ce Mike Evans as the leader of the wide receiver room Chris Godwin ready to replace Mike Evans as the leader of the wide receiver roomHis banner still overlooks practice outside Raymond James Stadium, serving as a reminder of everything he accomplished as a Buccaneer.With Evans gone, Chris Godwin has stepped into an even larger leadership role among the teams young receivers. But when the news first broke, Godwin admits he had a hard time believing it.I didnt believe it, Godwin said. I texted Bake, Yo, is this for real? He was like, sad face.Evans departure creates a massive void in on-field production, but it also leaves the Buccaneers searching for a new captain. The obvious candidate is Godwin, who is entering his 10th season with the organization.Its not too different from what Ive been doing the last few years, Godwin said. I dont know everything. I learn from them the same way they learn from me. Its a collaborative effort.Now 30 years old, Godwin says he finally feels healthy again. Since suffering a dislocated ankle in Week 7 of the 2024 season, he has struggled to stay on the field, missing 20 games over the past two years.Its a blessing to be back out here, Godwin said. Anytime you have the ability to train for performance and not recovery, its a huge difference. I also enjoy being out here with my guys. I found myself, like the Squidward meme, just looking at my friends playing on the outside. I cant wait to be out there.The Buccaneers will begin mandatory minicamp on June 16. ...read more read less