Overview
- Mark Davis said Tom Brady "was supposed to be here in 2020" after talks about Brady playing quarterback for the Raiders.
- According to Davis, then–head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock chose a different direction, ending the pursuit.
- Brady signed with the Buccaneers in 2020 free agency and won a Super Bowl, while Las Vegas stuck with Derek Carr through the 2022 season.
- Davis said he told Brady’s agent he wanted Brady in the organization after retirement, and Brady is now a minority owner expected to advise on football matters.
- The remarks were published in a team media interview on Thursday, with no changes to Raiders leadership announced.