OT: Brady booth-gate

[Bill Lee]

Seems one thing Tom can do to help his own cause is to not call out the things he learns in production meetings.

Tom Brady’s Conflict of Interest Is Hurting His Broadcasts and Damaging to the NFL

The first three games of the season he is calling for Fox feature Raiders opponents. Some team staffers explain why it really is a big deal.

www.si.com

 

[Tunescribe]

Seems one thing Tom can do to help his own cause is to not call out the things he learns in production meetings.

Tom Brady’s Conflict of Interest Is Hurting His Broadcasts and Damaging to the NFL

The first three games of the season he is calling for Fox feature Raiders opponents. Some team staffers explain why it really is a big deal.

www.si.com

He needs simply to drop the broadcaster gig. He doesn't need the money or the aggravation, especially with his Raiders connection. I dunno, unless he has some grand plan to parlay his broadcaster earnings into a bigger stake with Las Vegas. I always thought being in media work was beneath him.

 

[Vindicate]

Now there's a take: Consider the city's water supply situation before you chose a team!

Always consider the hydrology!!!

 

[XLIX]

It seems that Fox is sensitive to the situation but I guess they are letting Brady scout the Bears for Las Vegas.

 

[VectorPrime]

This is all such a self-own by both the league and Fox.

Brady had the deal inked to work as a commentator with Fox before he even retired. Everyone knew it, it was the opposite of a secret. Then after he started working at Fox the league owners voted to let Brady buy into the Raiders. Which was also the opposite of a secret.

So like, seriously. What is supposed to now happen? Is Brady supposed to just quit his $37 million a year job because the NFL suddenly went “oh we look dumb, please help us out of this Tom”? Is Fox supposed to fire him despite the NFL voting to let him buy into the Raiders *after* he had started working with them?

What does the NFL want exactly? They really didn’t think any of this through.

 

[ALP]

You were right to emphasize that point. There is real cash money at stake here.

Tom Brady and partner Tom Wagner to pay over $200 million for stake in Las Vegas Raiders

Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, will own 10% of the Las Vegas Raiders along with his business partner.

www.nbclosangeles.com

Brady brought his very wealthy "business partner" along for the ride, if not more.

There has to be a lot of pressure on Brady to make that $200M investment pay off.

No one parks that much money in one place not expecting a significant ROI.

This whole situation stinks to the high heavens, IMO.

it's sports team ownership, has any team major 4 sport team dropped in value in the last 30 years years, regardless how good their product has been on the field?

sports franchise ownership seems to be one of the best investments around, regardless of actual franchise winning

 

[Bill Lee]

it's sports team ownership, has any team major 4 sport team dropped in value in the last 30 years years, regardless how good their product has been on the field?

sports franchise ownership seems to be one of the best investments around, regardless of actual franchise winning

Agree. The only place you can find some softness (but not necessarily losses) are small-market MLB and NHL franchises.

At the same time, other sports such as F1 racing are entering the frame with valuations in the billions and only going up.

Tom IMO is wise to nourish his investment and be seen as a really important value-add for the Raiders if he ever wants to be a full-blown owner.

And even Brady's biggest fans have to admit his competitive spirit means he's OK with pushing the limits on the rules.

It's really up to the NFL to decide how willing they are to be seen giving various people various advantages.

One can even suggest that they owe Tom one.

 

[borg]

He needs simply to drop the broadcaster gig. He doesn't need the money

Brady has been on an epic "money grab" that started in Tampa

... especially with his Raiders connection.

Raiders' equity produces minimal income, if any

I always thought being in media work was beneath him.

Mr. Healthy Eating did potato chip commercials and shilled for Subway, home of fake tuna and bread ingredients found in yoga mats

My question:
When he left NE, he stated one reason was to spend more time with his kids.
Was he misquoted?
Did he mean "So the yoga instructor can spend more time with his kids"?

 

[XLIX]

He needs simply to drop the broadcaster gig. He doesn't need the money

You don't have the first clue what Brady does or doesn't need.

Brady is clearly very rich on paper but likely very cash poor so yeah, $37 million a year is going to go a long way to paying for his mansion, child support, lifestyle, etc, etc, - not to mention saving up for his eventual desire to increase his equity stake in the Raiders.

or the aggravation, especially with his Raiders connection. I dunno, unless he has some grand plan to parlay his broadcaster earnings into a bigger stake with Las Vegas.

Well, not just his broadcaster earnings but yeah, if you're trying to save a couple billions dollars, it would be pretty unwise to say no to $375 million.

 

[Tunescribe]

You don't have the first clue what Brady does or doesn't need.

And YOU do?

Brady is clearly very rich on paper but likely very cash poor

HTF would you know that?

so yeah, $37 million a year is going to go a long way to paying for his mansion, child support, lifestyle, etc, etc, - not to mention saving up for his eventual desire to increase his equity stake in the Raiders.

Well, not just his broadcaster earnings but yeah, if you're trying to save a couple billions dollars, it would be pretty unwise to say no to $375 million.

This is a fan board -- people speculate and spitball. Which is exactly what YOU are doing. So spare the sanctimony.

 

[XLIX]

This is a fan board -- people speculate and spitball. Which is exactly what YOU are doing. So spare the sanctimony.

I'll spare the sanctimony as soon as you spare the idiocy.

You don't have the first clue what his financial situation is - and everyone here knows it. You look like a moron advising someone else to just turn his nose up at over a third of a billion dollars.

Funny how easy it is to tell other people how to handle their finances, huh?

 

[Tunescribe]

I'll spare the sanctimony as soon as you spare the idiocy.

You don't have the first clue what his financial situation is - and everyone here knows it. You look like a moron advising someone else to just turn his nose up at over a third of a billion dollars.

Funny how easy it is to tell other people how to handle their finances, huh?

You already know this, sport, but if you want to see idiocy, consult the nearest mirror. Your bizarrely vacuous claim that Tom Brady "very likely is cash poor" makes standard cretinous reasoning appear enlightened.

 

[XLIX]

You already know this, sport, but if you want to see idiocy, consult the nearest mirror.

LOL!! A (supposed) grown adult who literally just responded with "I know you are but what am I?"

Thank you for reminding me why you are in my ignore file. You are so intellectually inferior that your posts are just a waste of time. After this post, back in you go.

Your bizarrely vacuous claim that Tom Brady "very likely is cash poor" makes standard cretinous reasoning appear enlightened.

My theory makes perfect sense to people not as intellectually inferior as you are. Brady (with his business partner) just dropped hundreds of millions of dollars buying a percentage of a football team. That makes him very wealthy on paper, but there is ZERO liquidity there. You can't pay child support with 10% of the Raiders. You can't buy a mansion with 10% of the Raiders. You can't pay your property taxes with 10% of the Raiders. You can't buy a private jet with 10% of the Raiders.

Combine that with the fact that most people believe Brady wants to eventually buy a bigger piece, then you see a man who isn't going to want to turn down an opportunity to make 1/3rd of a billion dollars over a 10 year period.

Now I'm done schooling you. You aren't even smart enough to understand any of the above. Enjoy responding to yourself, little boy.

 

[Tunescribe]

My theory makes perfect sense to people not as intellectually inferior as you are. Brady (with his business partner) just dropped hundreds of millions of dollars buying a percentage of a football team. That makes him very wealthy on paper, but there is ZERO liquidity there. You can't pay child support with 10% of the Raiders. You can't buy a mansion with 10% of the Raiders. You can't pay your property taxes with 10% of the Raiders. You can't buy a private jet with 10% of the Raiders.

Your "theory." THEORY. That Tom Brady is "very wealthy on paper" but is "cash poor" because of his 5-percent minority ownership stake in the Raiders. No mansion. No private jet. In hoc for child support and property taxes SINCE HE HAS "ZERO LIQUIDITY"!

What Is Tom Brady Net Worth In 2025?

In 2025, Tom Brady holds an estimated net worth of about $300 million. He collected around $333 million from contracts during his playing career and added another $200 million through endorsements.

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In 2025, Tom Brady holds an estimated net worth of about $300 million. He collected around $333 million from contracts during his playing career and added another $200 million through endorsements.

After retiring, he expanded his fortune with business ventures, smart investments, and a massive 10-year, $375 million deal with Fox Sports that kicked off in 2024. That broadcasting contract makes him the highest-paid sportscaster ever and guarantees his wealth will keep climbing.

Yes, Tom Brady has significant liquidity through his various businesses, investments, and his broadcasting deal. He maintains ownership stakes in successful companies like BRADY Brand and TB12. (He also has invested interest in sports teams such as the Las Vegas Raiders and Birmingham City Football Club.)

Sources of Tom Brady's liquidity

• Broadcasting Deal: Brady is in the process of earning $37.5 million annually as an NFL broadcaster for Fox Sports.
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• Further Brady-owned businesses include: BRADY Brand, a performance sportswear company; the TB12 wellness brand; the Autograph fan engagement brand; the Religion of Sports production company. He has invested in other companies and platforms, further diversifying his assets, such as the charity fundraising platform and a minority stake in the sports merchandise company Fanatics.

You started this, sport. Now owned, you've predictably turned tail.