Tom Brady only has a five percent ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. However, his influence was very much visible when the team went 3-14 in 2025, and he called the shot to fire their first-year head coach, Pete Carroll. But that didn’t happen much in year one. Turns out, though, his voice was a need in the club, and it might only grow, as running back Raheem Mostert confessed on Wednesday.

“He was not as much involved as you would think,” Mostert shared with Yahoo Sports Daily. “Now I feel like this next year, he’s really going to take his time and really put his expertise on the table and be like, ‘Hey look, this is what we need to do.’”

Legendary quarterback Brady and his business partner Egon Durban have wielded significant influence since becoming Raiders minority owners last year. In fact, he was the very reason why owner Mark Davis brought in Brady’s former connection from Michigan, John Spytek, as their general manager. However, his voice never increased to the point where it would directly impact the team. 

Probably, as a first-time part-owner, Brady was more focused on learning the structural mechanics of how a professional sports organization functions rather than taking complete control. But now, he has seen the ins and outs of the Raiders’ failures. Expectedly, he would transition into a hands-on architect. The signs are already there.

The minority owner has significantly ramped up his involvement in team operations. His influence was felt immediately following the conclusion of the regular season, as he took a central role in the search for a new head coach, per reports. It’s not just about finding a face for the brand anymore; it’s about who shall be Brady’s primary consultant on the team’s key affairs.

If there were any questions on how much his involvement would be, Davis clarified that earlier this month.

“Moving forward,” Davis’ statement from January 5 read, “general manager John Spytek will lead all football operations in close collaboration with Tom Brady, including the search for the club’s next head coach.”

However, finding a face has been daunting. Since the Raiders fired Pete Carroll on January 5, the coaching market has moved rapidly. There were ten franchises with vacancies earlier this cycle. As of late January, only four remain with openings. But perhaps Brady has found the best candidate.

Tom Brady already has a head coach in mind

It is not uncommon that before an owner fires someone, they already know who will be replacing them. In Davis’ case, that’s no different. In fact, with Brady also working as a FOX Sports analyst, they already know who could fit the silver and black the best. It shouldn’t be surprising who is on Brady’s target.

Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak has caught Brady’s eye. All they need is for the Super Bowl to end so they can hire him. According to SNY’s Connor Hughes, Brady has made the 38-year-old play-caller his top priority. He’s the architect behind the Seahawks’ offense, which has been among the league’s top offenses.

Brady’s fondness for Kubiak isn’t a secret.

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During the NFC Championship Game, the FOX Sports analyst couldn’t stop showering praises on Kubiak. Throughout the evening, he lauded the OC’s opening scripts and tempo. As the Seahawks came back with a triumph over the LA Rams, Brady credited the victory to Kubiak’s ability to design plays to get his players open. However, getting Kubiak isn’t easy.

After leading the Seahawks to the Super Bowl this year as a top offensive team against Brady’s first NFL team, the New England Patriots, there are very few chances that Mike Macdonald will let him walk this easily. In fact, Essentially Sports’ insider Tony Pauline has already almost confirmed the tough news.

If Kubiak isn’t available, though, the team still has a few options available. Las Vegas has been rumored to be down to Kubiak and Davis Webb, after Mike McDaniel and other interviewees joined other teams. They have also interviewed Joe Brady for the second time a couple of days ago.

No matter what the outcome, it is clear that Tom Brady is making his influence known in the team’s operations.

But, of course, the head coach position isn’t the only task for the Raiders. Finishing the season at 3-14, the Raiders have acquired the No. 1 overall pick, and it’s a critical road ahead.

Tom Brady to make a critical draft decision

The last time the Raiders had the first overall pick was 2007, when they drafted JaMarcus Russell. Lo and behold, it became one of the most infamous busts in NFL history. In 2026, they hold that power again. That’s why, this time, owner Mark Davis is letting his football people make the decision.

The straight and simple choice appears to be drafting Indiana’s Heisman Trophy winner, Fernando Mendoza. After all, he is the projected first overall draftee and has turned things around for Indiana. Brady was reportedly recently spotted in Miami watching Mendoza lead the Hoosiers to a national title.

“He’s just a very mature young man, and he’s got a bright future, and everybody coming to the league,” the seven-time Super Bowl champion said about Mendoza.

If drafting a quarterback would solve the Raiders’ problem, they wouldn’t think twice. But since it doesn’t, there’s a dilemma with the first overall pick.

They could trade their first pick and get what would be nothing short of a king’s ransom. This way, they can bring in multiple strong talents and build around them. However, a lot will also depend on who will lead the team every Sunday. With not many options left in the head coaching market, it remains to be seen which direction Brady’s Raiders go next.