Tom Brady intends to fulfill his full 10-year contract as a broadcaster for Fox, according to his agent Don Yee. This commitment comes despite concerns about Brady’s potential conflict of interest in calling Raiders games.
Yee stated that Brady has enjoyed working with Fox this year and is excited about the future, saying it was the first year of a long relationship. The 10-year contract is reportedly worth $375 million. However, some have questioned whether Brady should continue to call games for Fox given his involvement with the Raiders’ coaching search.
A conflict of interest arises when personal interests could compromise judgment or decisions in the workplace. If Brady were to hire Lions coach Ben Johnson as the Raiders’ new head coach, it would create a conflict of interest. This could lead to Brady pulling punches when calling a game and praising coaches excessively for good plays.
Fox should disclose this conflict to its audience and comply with NFL regulations requiring broadcasters to do so. This transparency would ensure viewers are aware of potential biases that may affect Brady’s commentary. Even if Brady can’t remove himself from the conflict, it should become a common practice in all games he calls, including Raiders broadcasts.
Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/agent-says-tom-brady-intends-to-fulfill-his-full-10-year-contract-with-fox