TAMPA, Fla. -- Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was adamant Thursday that he did not have any sort of rift with former head coach Bruce Arians, who announced his retirement shortly after Brady announced he was returning.
He did not, however, deny reports that he spoke with the Miami Dolphins about joining their organization in some capacity, and indicated he would not pressure tight end and close friend Rob Gronkowski to return.
"Zero whatsoever," Brady said of Arians. "He and I have a great relationship. Part of the reason I chose here was because of Bruce.