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Brady says little about Arians' criticism of QB's play

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Tom Brady had little to say Thursday in response to coach Bruce Arians' critical assessment of the quarterback's play during the six-time Super Bowl champion's debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Arians made headlines after the Bucs fell to New Orleans 34-23 in the season opener, initially attributing a pair of interceptions to mistakes by Brady, who signed with the team in free agency after 20 years with the New England Patriots.

The coach later said receiver Mike Evans was at fault for one of the interceptions, but remained adamant that Brady made a ''bad decision'' on a sideline throw that Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins returned for a touchdown.