Tom Brady issues statement on former head coach Bruce Arians

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Tom Brady took to social media Wednesday to talk about Bruce Arians, who announced earlier in the day he was stepping down as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

"Thank you, BA for all that you have done for me and our team. You are an incredible man and coach, and it was a privilege to play for you. You are a true NFL legend and pioneer for all the work you have done to make the league more diverse and inclusive," Brady wrote on Instagram. 

"Smart, tough, and loyal are a few of the words to describe your style. I will always remember the conversations we had when you recruited me two years ago and all of the things we discussed came true," Brady added. "We all benefited from your leadership and guidance, and I’m so proud of everything we accomplished. You were a huge part of the decision to join the Bucs, and I’m forever grateful."

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady jogs off the field after a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. (Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports, file photo)

"I’m so happy you will spend the much-deserved time with your loving and supportive family that has given so much to our communities," his statement continued. "Congratulations on an amazing coaching career but more importantly, how you positively impacted me and everyone else in the game of football."

Tampa Bay announced Wednesday that Arians was stepping down as head coach to take a front office position with the team.

The move comes less than 14 months after Arians, 69, led the Buccaneers to a victory in the 2021 Super Bowl over the Kansas City Chiefs. Arians said his new role, which starts