The Tampa Bay Buccaners paid Chris Godwin from a change on the first day of the Free Agency. The general manager of the team now illustrated how close the NFL receiver actually faced a farewell.
After the end of his three -year contract, it looked as if it were Godwin Tampa Bay actually turn your back on this year. Ultimately, it succeeded Buc But to reach an agreement with your former third round pick. GM Jason Licht was already calculating with a finish.
“I have that to be honest,” admitted the 54-year-old on Thursday afternoon during his appearance at the local radio station “95.3 WDAE”. “And it was not a nice feeling. You know, it was almost as if I was handing over to the trash can in my office.”
Meanwhile, light on the loyalty of the player and his attachment to the Bucs attributes that Godwin ended up again in Florida. “He left a lot of money. He appreciated the culture here, the city, the fans. Hopefully to retire as a Buccaneer, in my opinion has a certain value,” said Licht.
NFL competitor attracted with “blank checks”
After Godwin’s whereabouts had been left, numerous media representatives speculated about the NFL franchises, which are said to have been interested in the wide receiver. The New England Patriots were most frequently mentioned here.
“Well, there were several teams who asked, but then there was one that simply issued a blank check”, confirmed light, but without naming details. Instead, he once again expressed his joy over Godwin.
“As I said, he is just a man with character and just like with Lavonte [David] And Mike Evans is just glad we have him, “assured the GM.” These boys are the driving force behind our incredible changing room. “