The Buccaneers retirement most football fans remember this offseason is quarterback Tom Brady's short-lived exit, undone 40 days later when he elected to return for a 23rd season.
However, it wasn't the only instance of a prominent Tampa Bay figure stepping away. Coach Bruce Arians also retired on Mar. 30, handing the reins to then-defensive coordinator Todd Bowles as he stepped into an advisory role.
Bowles has steered the Buccaneers to a 7–8 start—far below Tampa Bay’s recent standards but still good enough for first place in the NFC South. Meanwhile, Arians, who guided the Buccaneers to victory in Super Bowl LV, has no regrets about his decision.
