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Bruce Arians has decided to retire as coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and move into a front-office role with the team, a stunning move announced Wednesday night

The former Buccaneers head coach wanted to walk away while the team was still at a high.

TAMPA, Fla. — His competitive fire wasn’t extinguished by the sips of champagne from all the toasts to his career, which ended awkwardly only six weeks earlier. Instead, 44-year-old retiree Tom Brady sounded as if he were preparing for a game when he telephoned Bucs quarterbacks coach Clyde Christensen.

Tampa Bay built its roster expecting to have TB12 in 2022, and nothing during his 40-day retirement has hurt the team’s championship window.

Jason Licht discussed how the Buccaneers prepared for Tom Brady's free agency in 2020.

INDIANAPOLIS — Jason Licht wishes the NFL scouting combine had not been canceled a year ago due to COVID-19. With all the league coaches and executives annually descending on this midwestern town to evaluate draft prospects, it’s the week for champions to take a bow.

Amid discussions that Brady’s retirement could be short lived, Tampa Bay’s coach and GM discussed where things stand.

What's next for Tom Brady? No one knows. But the Buccaneers are prepared for anything.

TAMPA, Fla. ― Bruce Arians remained home from the Senior Bowl workouts this week, trying to rest and recover from a debilitating Achilles injury.