If there’s an issue with Tom Brady’s roles as Fox’s lead NFL color analyst and co-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, one of Vegas’ best players doesn’t see it. Much has been made of Brady’s dual roles throughout the season and especially this week, as he prepares to call his first Super Bowl. In an interview with Front Office Sports, Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby shared the sentiments of Troy Aikman, downplaying the idea that there’s a conflict.
“I don’t think there’s a conflict at all,” Crosby said. “Obviously, they put restrictions. You’ve seen publicly, Roger Goodell talk about it. He’s communicated all the time, making sure he’s all good. That’s just a part of it.”
Maxx Crosby tells FOS that he thinks Tom Brady’s roles as Raiders owner and FOX analyst are not a conflict of interest.
“I don’t think there’s a conflict at all.” pic.twitter.com/k3oo7qJV8P
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) February 6, 2025
Indeed, while Brady’s role with the Raiders has imposed more restrictions than most announcers, some of these have reportedly been eased for the Super Bowl. As Crosby noted, commissioner Roger Goodell has praised Brady for navigating through those challenges.
Brady recently acknowledged that his first year as an announcer had its ups and downs; however, he’s generally improved as the season has progressed.
Crosby also spoke highly of his interactions with Brady, stating, “It’s a business at the end of the day and Brady’s here to win. That’s what I’m here to do. My relationship with him has been incredible, for sure.”
