Skip Bayless SLAMS Tom Brady For Teasing An NFL Return
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Takeaways
- ❖Tom Brady reportedly inquired about owning an NFL team (Raiders) and playing for it simultaneously, which Roger Goodell denied due to salary cap issues.
- ❖Skip Bayless believes Brady intentionally leaked this information to assert his influence and 'flaunt his GOAT' status.
- ❖The panel largely agrees Brady still possesses elite quarterback skills (accuracy, game knowledge) but would struggle with the physical hits at 48.
- ❖A major debate centered on whether championships (Brady's metric) or individual skill/impact (e.g., Michael Vick, Barry Sanders) define 'Greatest Of All Time' for different positions.
- ❖Brady's ability to win a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers after leaving the Patriots is cited as proof he didn't solely rely on Bill Belichick's system.
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1Brady's Attempt to Own and Play Was Denied by NFL
Tom Brady reportedly approached Roger Goodell to explore the possibility of simultaneously owning a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders and playing quarterback for them. Goodell denied this request, citing concerns over salary cap circumvention, even if Brady offered to play for free. This highlights a specific NFL rule preventing player-owners.
Skip Bayless states, 'I was stunned that that Tom is saying he actually went to Roger Goodell to see if he could own and play at the same time.' He adds, 'Rogers said, 'No, because of salary cap circumvention issues.''
2Brady's Post-Retirement Actions as 'Flaunting the GOAT'
Skip Bayless argues that Tom Brady's actions since retiring, including signing a $300 million Fox deal, buying 5% of the Raiders, and organizing an independent flag football event, are calculated moves to 'flaunt his GOAT' status and exert influence over the NFL. These actions are seen as pushing boundaries and challenging the league's established norms.
Bayless states, 'once he left football... then he started to flaunt his goat. He started to wield his goat.' He cites the Fox deal, Raiders ownership, and the flag football game as examples, noting the NFL 'didn't love the fact that he promoted a big flag football event outside the confines of the NFL.'
3Debate on Quarterback 'GOAT' Metrics vs. Other Positions
The panel engages in a deep discussion about what constitutes the 'Greatest Of All Time' (GOAT) for different NFL positions. For running backs (Barry Sanders) and receivers (Jerry Rice), individual skill, electrifying play, and statistical dominance are prioritized. However, for quarterbacks like Tom Brady, championships and win-loss records become the primary, often singular, metric, leading to a different standard of evaluation.
When asked why Tom Brady is the GOAT, a host immediately responds, 'Seven out of 10 Super Bowls. That's all you need to know.' This is contrasted with Barry Sanders, where 'We didn't mention one Super Bowl. No, it's he first thing you said was what what we watching.'
4Brady's Continued Elite Skill vs. Physical Toll at 48
Despite his age, the hosts agree that Brady retains the mental and technical skills (accuracy, precision, game understanding) to be a top NFL quarterback. However, the critical limiting factor is the physical punishment of taking hits at 48, which would necessitate an exceptional offensive line and receiving talent for any successful return.
One host states, 'skill setwise, accuracy, knowing the game, placement, audibles, all that. Top quarterback again.' Another adds, 'it's that recovery that gets you when you start getting' older, and 'he needs a crazy old line.'
Notable Moments
Skip Bayless suggests Tom Brady orchestrated the public disclosure of his NFL return inquiry.
This frames Brady's actions as a calculated power move rather than a casual thought, suggesting a deeper strategic intent behind his post-retirement public persona.
Discussion on the NFL's rule preventing a player from also owning a team.
This highlights a specific league regulation designed to prevent conflicts of interest and salary cap circumvention, even for a player of Brady's stature.
The panel debates whether championships or individual skill define 'GOAT' status for different positions.
This provides a nuanced perspective on how greatness is evaluated in sports, showing that metrics vary significantly based on the position's role and impact on team success.
Quotes
"He wanted it out there that he had pursued this."
"I was stunned that that Tom is saying he actually went to Roger Goodell to see if he could own and play at the same time."
"skill setwise, accuracy, knowing the game, placement, audibles, all that. Top quarterback again. He'll be a top quarterback sooner he enter the league."
"He started to flaunt his goat. He started to wield his goat because look what he's done to the NFL."
"Seven out of 10 Super Bowls. That's all you need to know."
"Tom Brady does benefit for a lot of rules that has changed along the way that benefited him greatly. You can't really touch the quarterback."
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