The spotlight around the Las Vegas Raiders has shifted again.
This time, the attention is focused on Tom Brady, whose role as minority owner is now being publicly questioned by veteran sports radio host Jim Rome.
During a recent episode of The Jim Rome Show, Rome offered a blunt assessment of Brady’s leadership within the franchise. His comments quickly circulated across NFL media.
“Hell, best job ever, but he’s doing the worst job ever,” Rome said while discussing Brady’s influence over the organization.
Brady officially became a minority owner of the Raiders in October 2024, after receiving approval from NFL owners. At the time, the move was widely seen as a major moment for the franchise. Few figures in league history carry the credibility of Brady, a quarterback who won seven Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
But less than two years into that role, the conversation around Brady’s influence is starting to change.
Rome’s main criticism centers on Brady’s physical absence from the team’s day-to-day operations.
According to the radio host, Brady appears at the team facility only occasionally while still maintaining significant influence over decisions within the organization.
Hell, best job ever, but he’s doing the worst job ever…
Questions around Tom Brady’s unusual NFL role
Brady’s situation is unique across the league. Alongside his ownership role with the Raiders, he also works as Fox Sports’ lead NFL color analyst.
Multiple reports, including coverage from Front Office Sports, estimate that broadcasting deal at roughly $375 million over 10 years, making it one of the largest contracts ever signed by a sports broadcaster.
Because of those responsibilities, Brady is not inside the Raiders facility on a daily basis.
According to Rome, much of the internal communication within the organization flows through Alex Guerrero, Brady’s longtime trainer and business partner. Guerrero currently holds the title of wellness coordinator for the Raiders.
The relationship between Brady and Guerrero goes back many years through the TB12 performance program, which became well known during Brady’s career with the Patriots. That partnership occasionally created tension during those years. Reporting from The Athletic previously noted that former Patriots coach Bill Belichick eventually limited Guerrero’s access to team facilities.
Now similar questions are emerging in Las Vegas. Some people around the league believe Guerrero’s influence inside the Raiders building may extend well beyond his official title.
Crosby trade rumors add fuel to the situation
At the same time, the Raiders are dealing with another storyline that has captured attention around the league.
Star defensive end Maxx Crosby has been linked to growing trade speculation. Crosby is a four-time Pro Bowler and one of the most important players on the Raiders roster.
Reports suggest tension may have grown late in the 2025 NFL season when the team shut Crosby down because of a knee injury. That decision reportedly contributed to frustration within the organization.
Several teams are believed to be monitoring the situation closely, including the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, and New England Patriots.
If the Raiders ever decided to move Crosby, league executives believe the price would be enormous. Around the NFL, insiders have suggested a return similar to elite pass-rusher deals. That could mean two first-round picks and a starting player, a package comparable to the market value surrounding stars like Micah Parsons.
The speculation alone has already added pressure to a franchise that is trying to stabilize its long-term direction.
The Raiders enter another critical offseason
All of this is unfolding while the Raiders attempt to build momentum in one of the NFL’s toughest divisions.
Since relocating to Las Vegas in 2020, the organization has been searching for consistency in the highly competitive AFC West. The division includes teams led by Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers, both of whom have raised the standard for success.
Brady’s arrival as part of the ownership group was supposed to bring leadership, credibility, and long-term vision to the franchise.
Instead, it has sparked a broader conversation about how NFL teams operate when former players step into positions of power.
The Raiders have not publicly responded to Rome’s comments, and Brady himself has not addressed the criticism.
Still, the discussion around Las Vegas continues to grow as the offseason progresses.
Attention now turns toward the Raiders’ next decisions
The franchise is approaching a pivotal stretch with the 2026 NFL Draft on the horizon and several roster decisions still looming.
If the uncertainty surrounding Maxx Crosby continues or internal dynamics shift further, the spotlight on Brady’s role within the organization will likely intensify.
For a team trying to establish stability and compete in the AFC West, the coming months could play a major role in shaping how this new chapter in Raiders history unfolds.
This article incorporates statements made on The Jim Rome Show, publicly reported details about Tom Brady’s Fox Sports contract from Front Office Sports, reporting from The Athletic regarding Alex Guerrero, and league coverage regarding Maxx Crosby trade speculation.
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