Head coaches undisturbed by Tom Brady broadcasting assignment

Fans and analysts are concerned about Tom Brady’s dual responsibilities as a broadcaster for Fox and minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

On Sunday, Brady’s broadcasting duties will see him call the game between the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys. This in itself can pose a problem, as the Raiders face the Bears the following week, as well as the Cowboys later on this season. With Brady speaking to offensive coordinator Chip Kelly multiple times throughout the week, many worried that he would give the Raiders a competitive advantage due to handing off information that he gains from his broadcasting duties.

It does not sound, however, as though either head coach in question is concerned with this possibility.

The Bears and Cowboys are approaching business as usual this week.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Bears head coach Ben Johnson did not have any issue with Brady calling the game, citing that he can see the same game film as everyone else.

“I really don’t think it’s that big of a deal, to be honest with you,” Johnson said.

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer gave a similar sentiment during his own interviews, not worried about Brady despite his team facing the Raiders in Week 11.

“Everybody has everybody’s playbook,” Schottenheimer said.

The NFL has already gotten out ahead of further controversy, issuing a statement on Tuesday to say that Brady was not doing anything illegal when he was spotted in the coaches box during Monday’s game between the Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers.