Tom Brady Discusses Game Plan, Film with Raiders OC Chip Kelly 2-3 Times per Week

Tom Brady is seemingly more involved in game planning than most NFL owners.

The Las Vegas Raiders minority owner works with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly to game plan for opponents, meeting with him two to three times throughout the week, Peter Schrager reported on the ESPN broadcast of Monday Night Football between the Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers.

Brady was also seen in the coaches’ box during Monday’s contest against the Chargers.

Brady was unanimously approved as a minority owner of the Raiders in October, and it quickly became evident that owning an NFL franchise wasn’t just a side hobby for the legendary quarterback.

Brady reportedly played a role in the Raiders’ hiring of head coach Pete Caroll this offseason. After being hired, Carroll said the Raiders were “going to lean on” Brady when trying to find their next starting quarterback.

Ahead of the 2025 NFL draft, The Ringer’s Todd McShay noted that Brady was “very much involved” in the Raiders’ decision on their No. 6 pick, which they used to select running back Ashton Jeanty.

While Brady has no previous front office experience, it’s hard not to trust the judgment of a player who won seven Super Bowls and three MVPs during his playing days.

Brady said in February that he wants to have a “behind-the-scenes type role,” but it’s clear he’ll be doing his part to lead Las Vegas to success.

“My ownership interests in the Raiders is just much more of a long-term, kind of behind-the-scenes type role. I am there to support the team and leadership and the overall vision of success.

“The best part for me is I love football so much and the fact that I get to be involved with it for the rest of my life and showcase this great game, not just as a broadcaster which is obviously one way, but in a limited partner role with an organization.”

The Raiders started the season off with a win, which happened to come against Brady’s former team, the New England Patriots. They’ll look to improve to 2-0 against the Chargers on Monday.

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