As he heads into the next stage of his career after retiring from playing in the NFL, Tom Brady wants to step into an ownership role with the Las Vegas Raiders as well as the broadcast booth as an analyst for Fox. And that seems to be posing a problem.
Even though Tom Brady agreed to become a part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders franchise over a year ago, that deal still has not been approved by the other league owners. This week, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gave some insight as to why: his job as an analyst with Fox presents a bit of a conflict of interest.
Given that broadcasters typically have more access to teams and information than the general public or other opponents, Brady having financial ties to one particular team while getting extra access to other teams throughout the league appears to be causing a hangup, as Goodell explains.
“As a member of the media, what access would he have every week as he prepares for the broadcast of a game,” Goodell said. “And we’ve addressed that also. So we’re making progress on this.”
Obviously, this is a pretty significant problem for Brady, and the NFL world had a lot to say about it on social media.
Just proves he cheated his whole career & trying to do the same as an owner
— KobetheGOAT24 (@kobethe_goat24) May 22, 2024
Duh, conflict of interest for sure
— LARaiderDodgerLaker (@HubCityEastside) May 22, 2024
It should be an issue.
— Morro Bay Girl (@GirlMorro36762) May 23, 2024
GOOD.
— Mike G (@MikeGIn713) May 22, 2024
Ya think…. Brady would be calling games involving Raiders, Raiders divisional rivals, opposing teams, etc. and in those preproduction meetings, he’d get inside information. It would be moronic to not give that information to a team you have a vested interest in.
— DRich (@drich318318) May 23, 2024
We can all see how this will resolve itself: with Brady getting whatever he wants.
— Jeff McGuire (@JeffMcGuire3) May 22, 2024
We’ll have to see whether or not Brady’s ownership deal is ultimately approved.
