Bucs..... sends shock wave in NFL & also with Bucs players by accepting trade that send J.Wood - Star QB of NFL to Tennessee Titans along with 3rd round for J.Hensley, LB
Bucs GM on the trade.... " I know this is unexpected career defining trade... we had no inclination to trade Jamie ever and he know that.... We have been chasing J.Hensley from the day he came out of college so Titans were aware of our interest in him so when we got the offer....our first reaction was no way ...but than i called up J.Woods to check and ask his view.... since he will be up for the big renewal in 2 years and we will never able to offer him full value....he wanted to play 5 -7 more year and wanted that next big contract which we could not afford so than mutually we agreed that its in the best course for team & jamie in the long run....this move will alter expectation of everyone from Bucs but I had word with our head coach and he knows that we are still only playing to repeat as the Super Bowl Champ.....While we expect lots of reaction on this deal we believe its fair deal in longterm for Bucs. We also want to welcome J.Henessey, LB to BucsLand with lots of expectation from him.... I want to express nothing but my serious gratitude to Jamie for being our leader and bringing the winning culture to this team.... you will be missed...Titan you just added class act and leader of NFL to your team......I know this draft will change my identity to the guy who is mad genius to guy who passed on D.Perrone & guy who traded J.Woods....... but that is my role do whats best for organization in long run......... Go Bucs"
Coach Silva's statement..... " While i would not say that i am big fan of the deal that our owner & GM just made as Jamie has been our leader from the day i have been coach of this team.... i have learned one thing and have told this to my coaching staff & player that this is our team model so expect lots of changes every year and its our job to get ready every Sunday to put the best team on the ground for our fans....J.Henessey welcome to Bucs and Jamie... you know what you meant to this team and town.. you will always be my QB as long as i coach.... Go Bucs"
M.Edward - leader of Bucs - " I have no words as i know our owner he does crazy stuff but than again who can argue when he produce the result but still this one is not setting well with any of us.... Jamie you will be missed.... you are our leader forever....J.Henessey welcome to team and get ready to hustle.... Go Bucs"
J.Henessey, LB - " First of all i will say Jamie i wanted to be Bucs and play along with you....and i know i will always be remember as the guy who came in the trade for you... but you know just have nothing but respect... Thanks Titans for giving me chance and Let's Go Bucs"
J.Woods, QB " Honestly its bitter sweet day for me and my family. I got the early morning call from our OwnerGM and i know i cant be good, we talked for 2 hours and at the end it was mutual agreement that lets do whats best for all in longrun.... I will always be thankful to people of Tampa and Bucs for giving me change to be best leader in NFL...... memories that we have created here will never be forgotten.... we love you and will always be Bucs once i retire....till than Go Titans and lets face and dethrone Bucs in next SuperBowl"
