Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders took some heat after Monday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers after cameras during the game cut to the former 7 x Super Bowl champion.
A myriad of reactions from numerous names across the sports media world felt like the NFL was letting one slide by in allowing Brady – who has access to numerous teams through production meetings as he goes about his weekly job as an analyst on the Fox broadcast team – to also be talking to his coaches mid-game as minority owner of the Raiders.
However, one person whom this could affect as much as anyone, Denver Broncos head coach, Sean Payton, did not seem too riled up by the whole situation.
Sean Payton Shares Reaction To Tom Brady Sitting In Coaches’ Booth
Speaking on Wednesday, Payton noted that having Brady in Vegas’ coaching booth “doesn’t concern me”, despite the potential for him to transmit opponents’ – especially that of division rivals like the Broncos’ – sensitive information to the coaches and players.
Although Brady is still part of the team, and is allowed in production meetings this season – something that was not permitted back in 2024, he can only do so remotely, and is not allowed access to a team’s facility or players in the build up to a game.
The NFL also came out and stated that there had been no conduct violation on Brady’s end, despite many voices across the league voicing their concerns.
Clearly Payton shares some thoughts and sympathies with the league – despite his own slightly chequered past in that regard.
Or, it could well be that the former New Orleans Saints head coach does actually have some concerns regarding the situation, but chose to publicly seem unfazed by it – as there is very little Denver or Payton can do about it.
What Challenges Do The Broncos Face In Week 3?
Denver faces off against the Chargers this Sunday. Even with LA coming off a slightly shortened week, they will likely present the toughest test for what has been a fairly strong Broncos team that is looking to build on a successful 10-7 first season with rookie QB, Bo Nix.
Nix looked much improved last weekend against the Colts from his rocky opener against Tennessee, but was still unable to prevent a last second field goal from Indianapolis to win the game, 29-28.
The Chargers are currently 2-0, having disposed of two of their fellow division rivals, the Chiefs and Vegas, already – and are now looking for an initial clean sweep of the AFC West to start the year.
The Broncos go into the game as three-point underdogs. But perhaps more worryingly, they could also be without starting tight end, Evan Engram, who is nursing a back injury having just overcome a separate – and did not practice on Wednesday.