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Tom Brady Said Bucs Have Chance to Be Very Special During Free-Agency Meeting

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht and head coach Bruce Arians knew they had a realistic chance to sign legendary quarterback Tom Brady, who ultimately signed a two-year, $50 million contract with the Bucs, after one comment during the free-agent meeting.

ESPN's Ian O'Connor reported behind-the-scenes details of the key moment:

"Licht doesn't recall Brady's exact words, but at one point in the call the six-time Super Bowl champ said something to the effect of, 'I think we've got something. We've got a chance to be very special.