Tom Brady Explains Decision to Become Minority Owner of Las Vegas Raiders

Former Buccaneers' quarterback Tom Brady opened up on his decision to become a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders in an interview with the Associated Press.

The greatest quarterback to ever play the game of football, Tom Brady, has made it abundantly clear that he is 100% done and will not be unretiring to make a return to the NFL. With his playing days behind him, Brady has turned his attention to other ventures including ones that will keep him close to the game he loves so much.

One of the ventures sees Brady heading into the broadcast booth in 2024 to join FOX's broadcast team. The other - becoming a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders - has stirred up some speculation and drama since the announcement.

Now, Brady has yet to actually become a minority owner in the Raiders as the other 31 NFL teams will have to vote to allow the former Buccaneers' and Patriots' quarterback to become such. Albeit a formality vote by owners, Brady will seemingly become part owner of the silver and black, but that begs the question, why the Las Vegas Raiders?

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Brady could have decided to invest in a number of other teams. Why not the two teams he played his career at - Tampa Bay and Robert Kraft's New England Patriots? How about the team that Brady grew up watching and admiring the San Francisco 49ers? Or even the Miami Dolphins, who were there with Brady during the speculative times that he would become a part owner of Miami and then ultimately become their starting quarterback.

None of the above.

In a recent interview with the Associated Press, Brady discussed his decision to become a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and the role he will play within the organization.

"I grew up in the Bay Area. My favorite team was the 49ers. The team across the bay was the Raiders. And, you know, they're an iconic NFL franchise," Brady said. "When I look at a lot of the people that have impacted the NFL over a long period of time in the most positive way, Al Davis is one of them. And he's not with us anymore but I've heard incredible stories. And then the opportunity came about to become a minority owner in the Raiders, it was a dream come true for me."

"I'll be playing a very passive role," Brady said. "This is something that I'm interested in doing for the rest of my life. This is not something that I'm into it for a year or two years. You know, I've got a lot of responsibility with my Fox job, which I take very seriously. But if I'm looking over the course of my life, to have the opportunity to be involved in the NFL is a dream come true. And if I could help the NFL and continue to contribute in a positive way, then you know, that's been a very enjoyable part of my life."

May 25, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Las Vegas Aces and Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis reacts during the second half against the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The iconic NFL franchise, the Las Vegas Raiders, and the NFL's most iconic player ever. That is a recipe for success on paper. From Brady himself, it appears he won't have too much involvement in the daily operations of the franchise, but will be there as an investor and will surely be called upon by Mark Davis and co. to help the team in some sort of way when the situation demands it. Even so, don't expect Brady to become the savior once again by coming out of retirement to strap up the chin straps in Sin City.

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