Tom Brady lays solid foundation to ensure Raiders’ success
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Tom Brady, minority owner and de facto president of football operations for the Raiders, is actively involved in rebuilding the team alongside GM John Spytek, focusing on key offseason acquisitions like Tyler Linderbaum, Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker, and Kwity Paye.
- The Raiders invested over $280 million in guaranteed contracts to improve a team that finished with a 3-14 record in 2025 and will welcome top draft pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
- The organization experienced turmoil with the failed trade of Maxx Crosby to the Ravens, but Brady emphasizes that the rebuilding process is ongoing and requires resilience, discipline, and strong communication throughout the team.
- Following a disappointing season marked by the unsuccessful hiring of Pete Carroll and the Geno Smith trade, the Raiders quickly moved to fire Carroll and hire Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as head coach.
- Brady stresses the importance of focusing on the process rather than outcomes, highlighting the need for unity and hard work across all roles within the organization to achieve long-term success.
