Tom Brady squashed any rumors of a potential rift between him and former Buccaneers' head coach Bruce Arians Thursday morning.
Hypothesis engulfed the squad's camp after Brady's return from a short retirement, which was subsequently adopted by Arians' departure to the Bucs entrance workplace. Suspicions arose that there was a potential correlation between the 2, which wasn't a far-out conclusion primarily based on their shaky historical past.
However throughout a staff press convention Thursday, Brady popped the figurative balloon of confusion.
"Zero in anyway," Brady stated concerning any perceived animosity between him and Arians.
"He and I've an ideal relationship," Brady informed reporters. "A part of the rationale I selected right here was due to Bruce. I imply, he and I've been – unbelievable communication – I've nice respect for him. He is aware of how I really feel about him, that is an important factor. And I understand how he feels about me."
Brady additionally fielded questions surrounding his hyperlink to the Miami Dolphins, who reportedly courted him as each a entrance workplace govt and a participant.
"I had quite a lot of conversations with lots of people, I've had for the final three or 4 years of my profession about completely different alternatives once I'm performed taking part in soccer so, I sort of decided of what I would love to do, and I will get to be within the sport of soccer," he stated a few potential enterprise position.
"I believe for me, an important factor is the place I am at now and what I hope to do for this staff. That is been my dedication to this staff and this group. It has been a lot enjoyable for me to come back right here two years in the past. It has been nearly two-and-a-half now and it has been an unbelievable a part of my soccer journey. And it isn't over."
He additionally gave some perception into his choice to retire.
"It's totally simple while you're 25 to know what you need to do subsequent 12 months," Brady stated. "It's totally difficult while you're 43 or 44 as a result of there are different issues which might be urgent, and different issues which might be actually essential in your life, like your youngsters and your spouse and completely different relationships, issues which have at all times taken a again seat to soccer. I believe that is simply the way it's gone for me. It is difficult, and I've started working at these issues."
One factor is for sure after he hangs up his cleats: he'll be headed proper to the published sales space with FOX Sports activities.
