Tom Brady ‘distractions’ causing chaos for Buccaneers: Phil Simms

It’s a marriage, not a divorce, that has one quarterback legend apprehensive about Tom Brady.

Former Giants quarterback and Tremendous Bowl winner Phil Simms just lately mentioned on Paramount+’s “Contained in the NFL” that he thinks Brady has precipitated “distractions” for the Buccaneers, together with his resolution to attend Robert Kraft’s wedding ceremony earlier this month.

“The distractions brought on by him: Going away for 10 days in coaching camp, what went on with the marriage is a distraction to the soccer staff. It hurts,” Simms mentioned.

Brady was one of many many former Patriots current for Kraft’s star-studded nuptials to Dana Blumberg in New York. It was two days earlier than the Buccaneers have been upset by the Steelers, 20-18, in Pittsburgh. The 45-year-old quarterback traveled individually from his teammates and missed Saturday’s walk-through and staff conferences.

The phase of “Contained in the NFL” concerned analysts discussing what Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Russell Wilson would have carried out if they might have taken a time machine again to the offseason. That was when Brady opted to retire after which un-retire 40 days later.

Tom Brady at Robert Kraft's wedding in New York City on Oct. 14, 2022.
Tom Brady at Robert Kraft’s wedding ceremony in New York Metropolis on Oct. 14, 2022.
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Tom Brady during the Buccaneers' loss to the Panthers on Oct. 23, 2022.
Tom Brady through the Buccaneers’ loss to the Panthers on Oct. 23, 2022.
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“Should you may return in time, Tom Brady would keep retired down in Tampa, little doubt about it,” Simms mentioned. “He didn’t know he was going to lose his heart and two guards, that’s one factor.”

The Buccaneers have misplaced 4 of 5 video games since a 2-0 begin. The offense has been uninspired and maybe hit all-time low in Sunday’s 21-3 loss to the woeful Panthers.

Brady’s marital troubles and anticipated divorce from supermodel Gisele Bündchen have been topping headlines in latest weeks. Nonetheless, Simms believes it was a unique cut up that's the reason behind Tampa Bay’s downfall.

Earlier than, throughout, and after Brady’s temporary retirement, there have been studies of a rift between him and coach Bruce Arians. Shortly after Brady returned to the Bucs, Arians stepped down as coach for a obscure front-office position. Todd Bowles was promoted from defensive coordinator to exchange him.

Phil Simms on 'Inside the NFL'
Phil Simms on ‘Contained in the NFL’
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Tom Brady and Bruce Arians during a Nov. 14, 2021 game against Washington.
Tom Brady and Bruce Arians throughout a Nov. 14, 2021 sport in opposition to Washington.
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“And most of all, I feel they miss the unhealthy man. And who's the unhealthy man? That was Bruce Arians. I feel they miss him,” Simms mentioned.

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