Tom Brady has been asked multiple times whether he had a say in the Raiders’ draft decisions, and every time, he’s brushed it off, insisting he wasn’t involved.
But according to a recent NFL insider report, Brady wasn’t entirely out of the loop. In fact, he reportedly held a private meeting with the Raiders about their draft strategy, something that naturally reignited speculation about how much influence he really had.
Fast forward to his latest appearance on PFF with veteran sportscaster Cris Collinsworth, and Brady gave fans even more to chew on. Now, Collinsworth never brought up Shedeur Sanders, nor did the conversation go anywhere near the Raiders’ draft board.
But when Brady started talking about what separates a good quarterback from a great one, listeners couldn’t help but connect the dots.
Brady went deep into the idea that true character shows up in the toughest moments when the game is on the line and a QB has to make decisions under pressure. To some fans, Brady’s message hinted at why he may not have backed Shedeur Sanders to Vegas, even if he won’t admit it outright.
Tom Brady Explains QB Philosophy
According to Tom Brady, there’s a big difference between lifting up the team and promoting yourself in a celebratory situation. “…a quarterback doing his six-shooter guns and going up in the crowd and doing all that other bullshit. That’s very self-promotional. But it’s not about winning,” he said.
Instead, Brady explained the way he always approached those moments. His focus was on unity, not showmanship. “When a quarterback throws a touchdown pass, I actually watch to see who he goes and celebrates with.” For Brady, the answer was simple. “What did I do? I looked for my offensive linemen every time. I went down and celebrated in the end zone with my teammates every time.”
The reason behind it was clear. He wanted to make sure the spotlight never stayed on just him. “I wanted everyone to feel like they were part of the success,” Brady added.
Fans Link Brady’s Words to Shedeur Sanders
After Brady’s comments surfaced, a popular Raiders fan account posted a clip with the caption: “Tom Brady reveals why the Raiders passed on drafting Shedeur Sanders?”
That instantly fueled speculation, with many convinced Brady’s take on quarterback celebrations explained his lack of support for Shedeur in Vegas.
But not everyone was buying it. Some argued the connection was flimsy at best and that Brady’s words had nothing to do with Sanders. “Take this down… y’all love drama,” one fan wrote.
Others echoed the sentiment with blunt reactions like, “Exactly smh,” and “Massive reach! Lol!”
The debate leaves Brady’s true intentions open to interpretation. Whether fans see it as a hidden message or just overblown speculation, one thing is clear: every word Brady says will continue to spark debate, especially when it comes to the Raiders.