Tom Brady shrugs off reports of Bucs’ strained relationship with Bruce Arian

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Tom Brady dismisses speculation about any bad blood between him and Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arian on Thursday, saying that Ariane was a major factor in his decision to sign with the Books.

Brady told reporters after Thursday’s minicamp practice that his relationship with Ariane had never been a problem, despite reports to the contrary. Second season in Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady attends a press conference during the mandatory minicamp at AdventHealth Training Center on June 9, 2022 in Tampa, Fla.
(Nathan Ray Seebeck / USA Today Sports)

“Zero whatever. He and I have a good relationshipBrady said. “I think part of why I chose to be here is because of Bruce.

“He and I have been in incredible communication, and I have great respect for him. He knows how I feel about him, and that’s the most important thing. And I know how he feels about me.” does.”

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Arians announced in March that he was stepping down as head coach and would instead take a front-office position with the team. He Rumors of strained relationship debunked With Brady, adding that the two have a “great relationship”.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) attends a mandatory minicamp at AdventHealth Training Center June 9, 2022 in Tampa, Fla.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) attends a mandatory minicamp at AdventHealth Training Center June 9, 2022 in Tampa, Fla.
(Nathan Ray Seebeck / USA Today Sports)

Brady also spoke about the prospect of Rob Gronkowski returning to the team, saying the decision is “entirely up to him.”

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“We would all love to play with him, but he has to make the best decision for himself and he knows,” Brady said. “Anyone who cares about him knows he’s doing what’s right for him, whatever it is he’s trying to figure out.

“We haven’t had training camp for about six weeks, so whatever — he’s going to have to figure it out. I think if he does we’ll be hopeful. And if he doesn’t, we should.” Still have to go out there. Find out more about what to do.”

Tom Brady (12) and Rob Gronkowski (87) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talk before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Indianapolis.

Tom Brady (12) and Rob Gronkowski (87) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talk before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Indianapolis.
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Gronkowski has yet to decide whether he will continue to play. They played the last two seasons for the Buccaneers after spending several years together new England Patriots,