Bruce Arians talks on Bucs' pursuit of Tom Brady last year: 'Can’t hit a home run if you don’t swing for one'

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians knew the team had a lot to offer.

With wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin ready to catch passes, a strengthened offensive line, and a young and promising defense led by linebackers Lavonte David and Devin White, it was a no-brainer for quarterback Tom Brady to join in on the fun.

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When the Bucs tried signing Brady last offseason, Arians knew that they needed to swing for the fences.

"You can’t hit a home run if you don’t swing for one," Arians said. "That’s how you live life. Are you going to sit in a closet or have some damn fun?"

TOM BRADY WAS PREPARED TO PLAY WITH THIS NUMBER IF HE COULDN'T GET NO. 12 WITH THE BUCS

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In their first season together, Brady has been the orchestrator for the Buccaneers, who finished with an 11-5 regular-season record, clinched the No. 5 seed in the NFC, and will now be playing in their first Super Bowl since 2002.

And for the first time in NFL history, a team will be playing in their home stadium, when the Bucs host the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.