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Joe Buck Says Raiders ‘Weren’t Happy’ ESPN Aired Tom Brady Headset Shot

Buck’s comments frame the episode as an optics problem under guardrails the league says were not breached.

Overview

  • Buck told The Pivot podcast that Las Vegas made clear it disliked ESPN showing Brady in the Raiders’ coaches’ box.
  • He called the visible headset in the booth “a little too public” and said the production‑meeting issue is “much ado about nothing.”
  • The NFL has maintained Brady violated no policy, with restrictions barring in‑person facility and practice access but allowing virtual production meetings.
  • The September shot aired during Monday Night Football against the Chargers, when ESPN also reported Brady regularly consults with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.
  • Coverage indicates the uproar has faded for now, with some suggesting the debate could return if the Raiders become more competitive.