TOM BRADY’s minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders is coming into positive fruition.
The former NFL quarterback-turned-media savant and part-time owner gained a 5 per cent stake in the franchise for a deal now valued around $335 million.
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His presence in the Raiders organisation was minimal upon his immediate arrival, but has seen grown in impact and role in decision-making in the past few months.
Newly named head coach Pete Carroll said he is in “pretty regular” touch with Brady, who ‘attacks every opportunity he has.’
Though the team slumped to 26th in the NFL standings in his first few months in the building, as a result they’ve been handed a regeneration via the draft.
With the sixth pick in this year’s draft, Brady and co chose Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty to beef up their offensive game.
They’ve now made a invigorating move in the boardroom as they strive to improve on their dismal 4-13 record.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports that the Raiders are hiring Philadelphia Eagles Senior Director of Scouting Brandon Hunt as their Vice President of Player Personnel under General Manager John Spytek.
Californian-native Hunt has served as a front office member for the Pittsburgh Steelers before returning to the organisation as a Pro scouting coordinator 13-year before joining the Super Bowl champions.
“Raiders cookin with peanut oil on these hires. Maybe wont be food next year but definitely building something,” said one user.
“Raiders have hands down the best improvement this offseason top to bottom.
A third comment said: “Valuable asset for the Raiders.”
“TB & Co. out West is assembling a great FO,” was quoted with a GIF of Brady.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager, John Spytek – who share a long-standing relationship with Brady – was named the team’s new GM at the start of the year.
The Raiders have also brought in Ohio State offensive coordinator and former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly.
