"Tom Brady catches all the breaks. First, the Tuck Rule helped pave the way for his charmed NFL career. Now, there's the Brady Exception to ease his unexpectedly rough transition into the broadcast booth. Quick refresher: In May 2022 Fox rushed to sign Brady to a blockbuster 10-year, $375m deal to work as their lead analyst once he retired (that ended up being the end of the 2022 season)."
"Which brings us back to the Brady Exception. After making such a big deal of the QB's sneak to the Raiders, NFL owners are reportedly allowing Brady to attend pre-game production meetings with players and coaches while upholding the ban on him attending team practices. The concession is as much a testament to Brady always getting his way as it is a troubling indicator of the NFL's hasty retreat from integrity and objectivity."
Tom Brady signed a ten-year Fox deal to be a lead analyst, then bought 5% of the Raiders, creating a conflict with his broadcast role. NFL owners worried membership would allow access to opponent information; a condition of approval barred Brady from team briefings and practices. After prolonged negotiations and a rocky broadcast debut, owners permitted Brady to attend pre-game production meetings while maintaining the practice ban. The concession raised concerns about preferential treatment and the league's commitment to impartiality and integrity.
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