Tom Brady accused of ‘bullying’ the NFL by former Fox Sports star over Raiders coaching booth appearance

Tom Brady is facing renewed criticism from Skip Bayless, who says the seven-time Super Bowl champion is 'bullying' the league by sitting in the Las Vegas Raiders’ coaching booth while continuing as a Fox Sports color commentator. The appearance, which followed Brady’s involvement in Fox’s broadcast of Chiefs-Eagles the previous day, drew swift scrutiny because Brady is a minority owner of the Raiders and remains active in NFL life on multiple fronts. Bayless has framed Brady’s role as a potential conflict of interest and a breach of norms, even as league rules do not prohibit such participation.

Bayless’s remarks, aired on his Arena platform, centered on the optics of a current player-turned-owner who also comments on games, arguing that Brady’s visibility in the Raiders’ war room sends a message greater than the usual ownership involvement. 'This is such a bad look for everyone involved, including Tom Brady,' Bayless said. 'I defended him for years… and now, in retirement, the runaway GOAT is trying to flex and flaunt like he’s the GOAT. He’s bullying the league. He’s big footing this league.' He suggested that Brady might have avoided such scrutiny if he had chosen a purely distant, absentee role as a silent partner. 'If he just remained in the shadows with the Raiders and made it clear,