The resignation of Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians was understandably a hot topic on Wednesday night, but it didn't exactly come as a surprise to many journalists and discerning fans alike.
Arians and legendary quarterback Tom Brady clashed publicly at times during their two-year run together, and several damning reports indicated the friction was real.
Brady's bizarre return from a brief, 40-day retirement only added fuel to the fire, and several prominent pundits insisted that something was bound to give.
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Sure enough those predictions came to pass, with Arians stepping into a front-office role, and defensive coordinator Todd Bowles being promoted to take over.
While Arians framed his decision as an inevitable retirement simply being expedited by a year, and Brady posted a seemingly heartfelt tribute on Instagram, Twitter sleuths weren't exactly buying it.
Those who weren't surprised were quick to register their "I told ya so," while others just had some fun with the development. Here's some reactions from the Twittersphere:
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