NFL Legend Bruce Arians Reveals Controversial Reason Behind Pat McAfee’s Decision Against Joining the Buccaneers

NFL Legend Bruce Arians Reveals Controversial Reason Behind Pat McAfee’s Decision Against Joining the Buccaneers

Former NFL head coach Bruce Arians became the oldest head coach to win a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. But the season wasn’t without its fair share of controversy. One of them involves the punter and kickoff specialist Pat McAfee, who missed his shot at a Super Bowl ring. During The Athletic‘s Peak series covering the mental side of the sport, Arians revealed he called up McAfee in December 2020 before the Week 15 game agains…

“Aw F—, I’m Out”: Bruce Arians Reveals the Moment That Allegedly Cost Pat McAfee a Super Bowl Ring

Pat McAfee’s NFL career already had its share of close calls and near misses — but according to former head coach Bruce Arians, one offhand phrase may have cost the ex-punter a Super Bowl ring years after he retired. McAfee spent his entire playing career with the Indianapolis Colts from 2009 to 2016, establishing himself as one of the league’s most electric personalities at the position. He reached the Super Bowl once, coming up short against t…

Bruce Arians claims NFL drug testing likely cost Pat McAfee a Super Bowl ring

Pat McAfee was one failed drug test away from a Super Bowl ring. Or one positive COVID antibody test. It depends on which version of the story you believe. The basic facts aren’t in dispute. In December 2020, the Buccaneers put their entire special teams unit on the reserve/COVID-19 list heading into their game against the Falcons. And Bruce Arians, who coached McAfee when he was the Colts’ offensive coordinator and interim head coach in 2012, r…