Raheem Mostert, speaking with Yahoo Sports Daily, said Brady’s first year as a part-owner showed him learning the league’s operational mechanics rather than trying to seize control. “He was not as much involved as you would think,” Mostert noted, adding that Brady appears ready to apply his expertise more directly this season and outline what needs to be done.
That initial restraint is giving way to a more active leadership role. Brady reportedly helped shape the Raiders’ approach after the regular season, broadening his influence beyond branding to key decisions, including the coaching search. The organization believes the next steps will hinge on who becomes Brady’s primary consultant on major team affairs.
One coach candidate Brady has shown particular interest in is Seattle Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak, whom he has identified as a priority. Brady’s praise for Kubiak’s game-planning and tempo was widely noted, and his alignment with a coach who has produced high-powered offenses adds a potential path forward for the Raiders’ offense under new leadership.
With the Raiders holding the No. 1 overall pick for the second time in franchise history, Brady’s draft influence is already a topic of discussion. The team could draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, whom Brady has spoken of in favorable terms, or explore a trade to maximize the return and build around multiple talents. Mark Davis has emphasized a football-people approach, suggesting the decision will come from the team’s on-field decision-makers rather than a single celebrity quarterback-turned-owner.
As the franchise contends with a 3-14 season and a high-stakes draft, the question remains: what will Brady’s enhanced involvement look like in practice? The path forward—whether selecting Mendoza, trading the top pick, or assembling a broader talent strategy—will shape the Raiders’ direction and Brady’s ultimate role in it. The next moves will reveal how hands-on this partnership will become.
