Tom Brady's activities are under discussion, while Chip Kelly, Raiders' coach, aims to explain the role of the team's minority owner.
In the world of professional football, the Los Vegas Raiders have been making headlines due to the unique role of their minority owner, Tom Brady. The seven-time Super Bowl champion is not just a team owner, but also serves as a commentator for Fox NFL. This dual status has raised questions about potential conflicts of interest.
According to ESPN's Peter Schrager, Brady and Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly discuss game plans two to three times a week. However, Kelly has clarified that these discussions are not on a weekly basis and are more about football strategies rather than detailed game planning.
During the Chargers-Raiders game, Schrager reported a live shot of Brady sitting in the Raiders coaches' booth, wearing a headset. This sparked controversy, but NFL chief spokesperson Brian McCarthy confirmed that Brady was in the coaches' booth in his capacity as a limited partner.
Brady's involvement in the Raiders' game preparations is restricted due to NFL rules. He is barred from attending other teams’ practices or visiting their facilities, but can communicate with Raiders coaches and players virtually or off-site before games. As a Fox Sports commentator, he balances his broadcasting duties with advising the Raiders, including calls to offensive coordinator Chip Kelly during the week.
Raiders coach Pete Carroll has stated that while he and Kelly speak with Brady regularly, their conversations are about life and football and not detailed game planning. The NFL has imposed restrictions on what Brady is allowed to do as a broadcaster given his dual status as a team minority owner.
Meanwhile, star player Jared Verse for the Rams has expressed a desire to put up numbers and 'eliminate the explosives' against the Eagles. Verse shares a level of respect for the Eagles and their fans, but is eager to compete against them.
In a separate development, Chargers coach Brandon Staley called the ESPN report 'not accurate' and stated that Brady was not in the Chargers' coaching booth during their game against the Raiders.
The controversy highlights ongoing concerns about Brady's dual roles creating potential conflicts of interest. It's up to the club, coach, or players to determine what they say in production meetings with broadcast teams, according to McCarthy. The NFL is yet to issue a formal statement on the matter.
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