Tom Brady caused a social media firestorm Monday night when cameras caught the Raiders minority owner sitting in the coaches’ booth wearing a headset during the team’s loss to the Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
The scene, as well as a sideline report from Peter Schrager during ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” broadcast that claimed Brady goes through film with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, raised questions about how extensive the legendary quarterback’s role is in shaping each week’s game plan. As well as whether that gives the Raiders a competitive advantage given Brady gets access to opposing players and coaches through his duties as Fox’s lead NFL analyst.
Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Tuesday that Brady is not involved in the team’s game preparation.
“He is not planning games wi