While Tom Brady finished his first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in style, there have been many theories as to why he left New England. Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians certainly has a theory of his own.
After the Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, Arians conducted an interview with “Inside the NFL.” In it, co-host Ray Lewis asked the coach why Brady left New England. As Arians pointed out, a change of scenery was perhaps the biggest motivation behind Brady leaving the Patriots.
“I think the competitive spirit is so strong that I wanted to do it,” Arians said. “I wanted to show people. I’ve never said anything bad about Bill Belichick; I know everyone is trying to say yes. His record speaks for itself. It is probably the largest in history. But I think I wanted to try another way. “
As Brady and the Buccaneers look to defend the Super Bowl title, one wonders what might have been with New England. As for now, Brady wants to continue adding one more chapter in a storybook career.