Tom Brady pushed Buccaneers to sign comeback man Rob Gronkowski: Bucs coach Bruce Arians

Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading into 2020 NFL season as arguably one of most exciting teams - thanks to ir acquisitions of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski. While Tom Brady was always expected to leave New England Patriots in off-season, t many had idea that Gronkowski was contemplating coming out of retirement. With Gronkowski w a Buccaneers player for 2020 season, it was easy to speculate Tom Brady had a lot to do with move.

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Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians opens up on Rob Gronkowski trade

Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians confirmed on Thursday that it was in fact Tom Brady, who pushed Bucs officials into signing Rob Gronkowski. Arians joined ESPN for a video interview where he said, "Tom brought it up to me, and I didn’t even think it was a possibility that (Rob Gronkowski) wanted to come back."

 Buccaneers coach n revealed that Bucs GM Jason Licht entered into a negotiation with Patriots to see if a trade could be worked out and if Gronkowski was interested to make a comeback in first place. Arians said Gronkowski was already in good shape was raring to go in NFL and hence move was finalised. On April 22, Bucs shocked fans when y finally anunced y have agreed to a trade involving tight end with Patriots. Bucs received Rob Gronkowski and a seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick.

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Last month, Rob Gronkowski took part in a virtual press conference with Buccaneers media team after confirming his big trade. three-time Super Bowl admitted he was in frequent discussions with Tom Brady about coming out of retirement. Gronkowski said decision to un-retire was his own but his Brady was influential in convincing him to head to Tampa Bay. quarterback-tight end partnership between Brady and Gronkowski was widely regarded as one of best in NFL and Gronkowski confirmed y shared an equally strong relationship off field. 

With Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski in his ranks, Bruce Arians possesses one of best offences in league. Alongside wide receiver duo, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, tight end O.J. Howard and running back Ronald Jones, Brady and Gronkowski make up a strong roster for Arians.

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