Tom Brady was desperate to join Buccaneers so didn't need much convincing: Bucs GM

Tom Brady's move to Tampa Bay Buccaneers is widely considered to be biggest move of 2020 NFL free ncy. Many experts and fans were left scratching ir heads as to how Buccaneers convinced quarterback to leave New England Patriots. However, during a recent interview, Bucs General Manr Jason Licht revealed that it was Brady who pitched himself for Bucs project.

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Tom Brady Bucs contract: Jason Licht provides details

Appearing on ESPN's Get Up on Monday, Licht revealed details of his first phone call with Tom Brady and how conversation convinced Buccaneers GM that he has got his man. 49-year-old said that he called Tom Brady on very first day of free ncy to speak about his plans for upcoming season. Licht admitted that unlike what media reported, it was Brady who did most of talking.

As quoted by ESPN, Jason Licht stated, "We had a great conversation. We talked to him for over an hour and a half. And he made it clear in conversation that he was very, very interested. It was almost like recruitment on his part, telling us why it would make sense for him to come to Tampa Bay. next call we made, we signed him, but it was at that phone call that we realized, that we felt like we had him."

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Tom Brady Bucs contract: Licht has doubts over Brady's abilities

Many experts have suggested that Tom Brady, who will turn 43 later this year, is declining as a quarterback and doubted it he could still crack it in a top NFL franchise. Jason Licht seemed to have little to doubts about Brady's abilities as a quarterback especially his ability to take shots downfield. 

Licht feels Brady will fight in well in head coach Bruce Arians system as he deals with pressure well and still possesses 'plenty of arm strength'. 

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Earlier, several reports suggested Antonio Brown could head to Tampa Bay Buccaneers to team up with Tom Brady. While Brown was on board with idea of playing in Tampa (according to his Instagram Q and A session), Bruce Arians r Jason Licht have any interest in snapping up free nt. Licht revealed to ESPN, a deal for Brown is t going to happen as re is room r eugh money to make move happen. 

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