‘They’re all held accountable’ – NFL commissioner confident Tom Brady isn’t cheating the league
Roger Goodell isn’t worried about Tom Brady. The NFL commissioner made it clear that he is happy how the seven-time Super Bowl champion has balanced his duties and responsibilities as a broadcaster for Fox and as a minority owner for the Las Vegas Raiders. Goodell spoke to the media at his annual Super Bowl press conference addressing a variety of topics, including BradyGetty Two roles that most people can’t occupy at the same time. Brady isn’t most people. Fox signed the winningest quarterback in NFL history to a 10-year contract worth $375 million back in 2022. He called it a career at the end of the 2022 season and took a year off, before entering the broadcast booth for the 2024 season. He has become Fox’s lead color commentator, alongside play-by-play partner, Kevin Burkhardt. However, because of Brady’s purchase of a minority stake in the Raiders, he has had to do his role as an analyst, with one hand tied behind his back. This led to questions from the media to Goodell at his annual Super Bowl press conference, if he is worried about Brady juggling his two roles and crossing any lines. “Tom has been incredibly cooperative,” Goodell said. “He calls frequently about it and says, ‘Am I doing OK?’ “I think he’s serious about making sure that he separates the two and doesn’t put the league or anyone in a position of conflict.” Brady is in the first year of a 10-year deal with FoxGetty Goodell made it clear that nobody is above the rules when it comes to tampering. “Everybody in the National Football League, owners to personnel, is still subject to tampering rules and other policy,” Goodell said. “Everyone is responsible for that conduct and they’re all held accountable for that.” He said they will look at the guidelines put in place for Brady, and review them this offseason and make adjustments and changes if need be. Some of those guidelines include Brady not being able to criticize teams or referees and not being able to enter different team facilities or attend their practices. However, the most important restriction that directly impacts Brady’s job as an analyst, is that he can’t join pregame production meetings with teams or players—in person or virtually. Read More on Super Bowl LIX All you need to know about Super Bowl LIX as Kansas City Chiefs battle Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans ‘Bigger than Taylor Swift’ – Illegal rentals, 26,000 hotel rooms and the $500m refit behind Super Bowl of Super Bowls Emotional Travis Kelce and brother Jason broke down in tears remembering mom Donna’s powerful Super Bowl cameo Secret meaning to ‘eight stars’ in NFL logo revealed as fans stunned before Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl Patrick Mahomes vs Tom Brady after first seven years as a starter reveals there’s only one winner in quarterback debate Who is performing the Super Bowl halftime show and who will be singing the National Anthem? FOLLOW – talkSPORT End Zone YouTube Channel brings you all the latest news, views and analysis OFFER – See all Super Bowl odds and bet boosts over at talkSPORT BET BUY HERE – Brewdog launches new beer to celebrate Super Bowl 2025 Many have criticized Brady’s first year in the booth, but keeping in mind those restrictions, he’s done a fair job. His biggest test awaits him on Sunday, as he prepares to call Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. All eyes and ears will be on Brady as he calls the sport’s biggest game on the biggest stage. How To Watch the Full U.S. Coverage of Super Bowl LIX Live for 99p *If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue Access the ultimate Super Bowl LIX experience with NFL Game Pass – the only place to watch the full U.S. broadcast. For just 99p, you can enjoy the game exactly as it was meant to be seen! One-Time Payment: Pay only 99p and unlock access to the ultimate Super Bowl LIX experience with NFL Game Pass. U.S. Broadcast: Watch the full U.S. coverage of Super Bowl LIX, including the pre-game show, half-time show, post-game show, and even the iconic U.S. commercials. This is your chance to enjoy the true Super Bowl experience. Don’t miss out – get access now with NFL Game Pass on DAZN for just 99p!
Roger Goodell isn’t worried about Tom Brady.
The NFL commissioner made it clear that he is happy how the seven-time Super Bowl champion has balanced his duties and responsibilities as a broadcaster for Fox and as a minority owner for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Two roles that most people can’t occupy at the same time.
Brady isn’t most people.
Fox signed the winningest quarterback in NFL history to a 10-year contract worth $375 million back in 2022.
He called it a career at the end of the 2022 season and took a year off, before entering the broadcast booth for the 2024 season.
He has become Fox’s lead color commentator, alongside play-by-play partner, Kevin Burkhardt.
However, because of Brady’s purchase of a minority stake in the Raiders, he has had to do his role as an analyst, with one hand tied behind his back.
This led to questions from the media to Goodell at his annual Super Bowl press conference, if he is worried about Brady juggling his two roles and crossing any lines.
“Tom has been incredibly cooperative,” Goodell said.
“He calls frequently about it and says, ‘Am I doing OK?’
“I think he’s serious about making sure that he separates the two and doesn’t put the league or anyone in a position of conflict.”
Goodell made it clear that nobody is above the rules when it comes to tampering.
“Everybody in the National Football League, owners to personnel, is still subject to tampering rules and other policy,” Goodell said.
“Everyone is responsible for that conduct and they’re all held accountable for that.”
He said they will look at the guidelines put in place for Brady, and review them this offseason and make adjustments and changes if need be.
Some of those guidelines include Brady not being able to criticize teams or referees and not being able to enter different team facilities or attend their practices.
However, the most important restriction that directly impacts Brady’s job as an analyst, is that he can’t join pregame production meetings with teams or players—in person or virtually.
Read More on Super Bowl LIX
All you need to know about Super Bowl LIX as Kansas City Chiefs battle Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans
‘Bigger than Taylor Swift’ – Illegal rentals, 26,000 hotel rooms and the $500m refit behind Super Bowl of Super Bowls
Emotional Travis Kelce and brother Jason broke down in tears remembering mom Donna’s powerful Super Bowl cameo
Secret meaning to ‘eight stars’ in NFL logo revealed as fans stunned before Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl
Patrick Mahomes vs Tom Brady after first seven years as a starter reveals there’s only one winner in quarterback debate
Who is performing the Super Bowl halftime show and who will be singing the National Anthem?
FOLLOW – talkSPORT End Zone YouTube Channel brings you all the latest news, views and analysis
OFFER – See all Super Bowl odds and bet boosts over at talkSPORT BET
BUY HERE – Brewdog launches new beer to celebrate Super Bowl 2025
Many have criticized Brady’s first year in the booth, but keeping in mind those restrictions, he’s done a fair job.
His biggest test awaits him on Sunday, as he prepares to call Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.
All eyes and ears will be on Brady as he calls the sport’s biggest game on the biggest stage.
How To Watch the Full U.S. Coverage of Super Bowl LIX Live for 99p
*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue
Access the ultimate Super Bowl LIX experience with NFL Game Pass – the only place to watch the full U.S. broadcast. For just 99p, you can enjoy the game exactly as it was meant to be seen!
- One-Time Payment: Pay only 99p and unlock access to the ultimate Super Bowl LIX experience with NFL Game Pass.
- U.S. Broadcast: Watch the full U.S. coverage of Super Bowl LIX, including the pre-game show, half-time show, post-game show, and even the iconic U.S. commercials.
This is your chance to enjoy the true Super Bowl experience. Don’t miss out – get access now with NFL Game Pass on DAZN for just 99p!
