Former New England Patriots All-Pro guard Logan Mankins opened up about being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back in 2014.

Mankins, who was drafted by the Patriots with the No. 32 overall pick in 2005, was one of the best offensive players in New England for nearly a decade. He made six Pro Bowls as a member of the Patriots and was named to the All-2010s Team and All-Dynasty Team.

Yet, he ended up being moved in a trade with Tampa Bay for tight end Tim Wright and a fourth-round draft pick.

“Everyone knew what was going on,” Mankins said, via ESPN’s Mike Reiss. “It was one of those things — the business side of football. Unfortunately there is that side. … I have no ill will. I had a great nine years here. Shoot, I still live in the area. I go [to the stadium] for events. I loved playing here. I loved playing for Bill [Belichick]. I loved playing with Tom [Brady] and numerous other teammates; some of the coolest guys I’ve ever known I played football with. I had a great time and I would do it all over again tomorrow.”

Makins ended up being one of the most successful draft picks in the Bill Belichick era and one of the Patriots’ best offensive linemen of all time.

He is currently one of three finalists, including Julian Edelman and Adam Vinatieri, to be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame.

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