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Bucs' 'casual guy' Mike Evans embracing bigger leadership role

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Low-key and unassuming despite his 6-foot-5, 231-pound frame, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans still can slide under the radar, even though he's gained more and more national visibility thanks to five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and two trips to the Pro Bowl.

Throngs of fans have clamored for his autograph and selfies at Pro Bowl practices this week at Disney. But unless he's in Tampa or back home in Galveston, Houston or College Station, Texas, most don't recognize him. Even if he's on their fantasy teams. Even now that he's one of the highest-paid wide receivers in league history.