Tom Brady, headset on, sitting in the Raiders’ coaches’ booth during a Monday Night Football game against the Chargers. Stop and think about that for a second. The GOAT isn’t just in the stands, sipping champagne like some celebrity owner. He’s there, in the thick of it, listening, watching, maybe even dropping a nugget of wisdom to Chip Kelly. And yes, this is the same Brady who calls games for Fox every weekend, getting insider access to opposing teams. Somehow, the NFL says it’s all kosher, and here’s why.

Last year, Brady’s ownership stake in the Raiders barred him from attending team production meetings or gathering inside intel while calling games. This season, there is a rule change. The league now allows him to sit in production meetings, consult with coaches, and dissect game plans ahead of his Sunday broadcasts. Practices are still off-limits, and he can’t publicly criticize officials or other teams. But the rest, Tom Brady’s in. Full access. Eyes everywhere. Knowledge at his fingertips.

For Raiders fans, this is tantalizing and terrifying at the same time. Brady meets with Kelly multiple times a week, breaking down film, mapping out game plans, and dissecting tendencies. And yet, the same guy is dialing into Commanders or Chargers practices as a broadcaster. The potential conflict of interest is massive. But watching him in the booth, you get the sense that Brady is operating on another level, always learning, always coaching, always scheming. And analysts called this out.

The league has always tried its best for good publicity. But let’s be honest, Tom Brady isn’t trying to hide anything. He’s leaning into every angle, every access point, squeezing the game for knowledge the rest of us only dream about. And if a few of those insights slip into the Raiders’ offense on Sunday, well, that’s just Brady being Brady. Ownership, broadcasting, unofficial consultant, call it what you want. This is more than a minority stake; it’s Brady’s fingerprints on the Raiders in real time.

You can argue about rules and ethics, but you can’t argue with presence. He’s in the booth, headset on, eyes locked on the field, and you feel like the team itself might be just a little better because of it.

Fans slam Tom Brady for conflict of interest

Yeah, that’s a conflict of interest! One fan got angry and summed it up in just 4 words: “That can’t be legal.” However, another fan wrote the detailed problem he had with Brady sitting in the Raiders coaching booth. He mentioned, “I know they changed some rules for him when he is doing visits to broadcast. How is this still not a conflict of interest with his broadcasting duties and involvement as a partial owner who is actively coaching / contributing in the game?” That’s right!

While the league imposed a set of restrictions last year, they eased them when his ownership was confirmed. But one fan still couldn’t help but question his coaching booth presence. He asked a question, “Gotta be a rule somewhere this breaks.” Well, the NFL needs to be serious about such visuals. What struck most was his serious look throughout the game.

It was clear that Tom Brady wasn’t there for casual chat; he meant business. One fan playfully commented, “bro is two bad plays away from suiting up I swear man.” But not everyone was happy with the development. After a thorough analysis, another fan had a hard-hitting question for the NFL. They wrote, “Called the Commanders game Week 1. In the Raiders coaching box Week 2. They play each other Week 3. How the hell is this allowed by the NFL? All of the conflicts of interest.” Well, that’s 100% right. The league needs to answer such glaring questions.

The GOAT’s popularity is unmatched. But such visuals put the league’s reputation at risk. And it’s high time they give some clarification to the fans.