Tom Brady’s influence led to the Raiders firing their coach and GM after a disappointing season, marking a new era for the team
After a rough 4-13 season, Brady felt a complete reset was necessary. Pierce, who had been the interim coach after Josh McDaniels was let go, only lasted one full season.
Brady, now a minority owner of the Raiders, is stepping into a more active role. He’s got a lot of influence, and insiders say, “This is Tom’s show now.”
Before joining the Raiders, Telesco was the GM for the Chargers for a decade. With Brady’s guidance, the team is now on the hunt for new leadership.
Even though Brady is busy as Fox’s lead NFL analyst, he’s still got Davis’ ear and is advising on the coaching search. The Raiders are one of several teams looking for a new head coach, and they’ve already talked to some big names.
Candidates like Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson are in the mix. Brady’s pitch to Johnson seems to have made a difference, as he was also considering other teams.
It’ll be interesting to see if the Raiders add Mike McCarthy to their list after he parted ways with the Cowboys. The coaching landscape is heating up, and Brady is right in the middle of it all.
