Overview

• Tom Brady reiterates that his minority stake grants him limited authority, with majority owner Mark Davis holding final decision-making power over football operations.
• Head coach Pete Carroll describes Brady as a “great sounding board,” noting frequent strategic discussions despite Brady’s rare in-person visits.
• Brady advised general manager John Spytek and Carroll on quarterback choices, endorsing Geno Smith over Sam Darnold and approving Smith’s two-year contract extension.
• Brady’s association influenced the Raiders’ January hires of John Spytek as general manager and Pete Carroll as head coach.
• Brady will return as Fox Sports’ lead in-game analyst later this year as the Raiders prepare for their next season and a playoff push.