Following the trade here is the statement from Bucs and players
Bucs GM - " We would like to thanks Mark, Rich, John and Manuel for their time with Bucs.... your duration may be short but your contribution is large on overall blue print of Bucs ... so Thanks and good luck for future."
Manuel Lewis, QB - " I was really disappointed and mad at first but than post my talk with Bucs owner/GM and coach I understood that since they are committed to James for long long time ... its actually better for me to take my craft where I have chance to be starting QB... so thanks for that and will always cherish being drafted by Bucs but will take Pats to super bowl "
Mark Vernon,WR - "When I was traded to Bucs I heard stories from many asking me rent and not buy.... oh boy were they right... glad I did not even rented... I stayed in hotel.. so Bucs it was nice FL vacation so thank for the hospitality and good luck as we take Pats to playoff"
James Harris. LB "I actually thanks Bucs for drafting me and giving me right coaching and mentoring for me to be in position to be traded to the team where I can contribute"
R.Smith, OL " Thanks for coaching and memories... Good Luck"
