Mic drop.
Bruce Arians spoke to reporters Thursday in a farewell press convention after asserting his shock retirement as coach of the Buccaneers, and ended the media session with a zinger aimed proper at ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio.
Arians exited the rostrum earlier than circling again for one closing message: “Yet another factor. It’s been nice working with you guys within the press. You’ve been unbelievable, all around the nation, all proper? Florio, you'll be able to write what you need. It’s OK.”
Arians’ message was greeted with loud laughs and applause from these in attendance on the press convention.
The previous coach walked off and didn't additional clarify his call-out. Florio, nonetheless, has been essential of Arians in latest weeks, questioning the coach’s relationship with Tom Brady and speculating that the legendary quarterback was attempting to pressure his approach onto the 49ers. Florio is just not alone in his perception that Brady had a job in Arians’ shocking transfer off the sidelines.
In Thursday’s press convention, Arians defended his “nice relationship” with Brady and denied stories that declare in any other case.
Afterward, Florio stated he “didn’t purchase” Arians’ feedback.
Arians will transition to the Bucs entrance workplace in a senior guide function. Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Todd Bowles will take over as head coach.
“I wished to make sure once I walked away that Todd Bowles would have the very best alternative to succeed,” Arians stated in an announcement asserting his retirement from teaching.
Throughout Thursday’s press convention, Arians added, “There’s no higher time to go the torch than now.”
Arians’ transfer to Tampa Bay’s entrance workplace got here simply two weeks after Brady determined to unretire and return to the Buccaneers.
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