NFL Owners

Tom Brady Reportedly Buying A Stake In Raiders

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Last month, Tom Brady bought a minority share in the Las Vegas Aces, the reigning WNBA champions. Brady has long expressed interest in sports franchise ownership. Additionally, he also owns a professional pickleball team. However, it appears that Brady is not done yet. Brady has previously expressed his love for the city of Las Vegas, and it appears that’s where his sporting ownership interest currently lies.

According to sources who spoke with ESPN, Brady is once again in talks with billionaire Mark Davis to buy a slice of a Vegas sports franchise. Vegas has become a sports activity in recent years and currently boasts teams in every major US sport besides baseball. However, this time, Brady’s investment could be in his old stomping ground, the NFL. If true, it would be a major boon for the city’s ailing NFL team.

Brady Considering Raiders Ownership

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Buccaneers defeated the Raiders 45-20. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Tom Brady only ever played six career games against the Raiders, going 5-1 against the Black and Silver. However, one of the games is the incredibly infamous “Tuck Rule Game”. Regardless, Brady is a big fan of Las Vegas as a city. If the reports are true, Brady would buy a minority, limited partnership share in the Raiders from Davis. Davis has owned the Raiders since 2011, following the death of his father, Al Davis. Overall, the Davis family has owned the team since 1972.

If Brady does go through with the purchase, he will need the support of 24 NFL owners. This is standard practice for all new majority and minority team owners. However, it is unlikely anyone will object given how much Brady has done for the league. Furthermore, Fox has also reportedly given their blessing for Brady to pursue the deal. Brady is slated to begin a ten-year broadcasting deal with the network in 2024. It’s not the first time Brady has been approached about minority ownership, with the Dolphins being punished for tampering over conversations with Brady in 2021 and 2022. What do you think about Brady potentially becoming an NFL owner? Let us know in the comments.

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Washington Commanders Officially Sold

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The Washington Commanders have been officially sold by Dan Snyder. The deal was made official on Thursday. The agreement was made official on Thursday, with Commanders fans rejoicing. The deal is reportedly for $6 billion, with the new ownership group consisting of the co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and Magic Johnson. The sale has been a long time coming for Commanders fans. Snyder has been the focal point of numerous scandals throughout the years. Now the painful nightmare is over for the Commanders faithful.

It has been no secret that the Commanders have not been one of the most well-run organizations in sports. During the season, videos were shared showing the stadium basically falling apart. However, it seemed to fans that ownership didn’t care about their experience at the stadium. Ownership had no reason to care as long as tickets were still being sold. Finally, it felt like the frustration of the city had reached a fever pitch. Snyder’s days as the owner of the Commanders were numbered. Finally, a fan base drenched in misery can celebrate something positive happening.

Washington Commanders Find New Ownership

Six billion dollars is a hefty price. However, the value of NFL franchises will only go up with the dominating success of the sport. The NFL has become the most popular sport in the United States. The league continues to see betting wars to have their games on certain networks. Recently, YouTube paid a steep price for the rights to NFL Sunday Ticket. A subscription service that had long found DirecTV as its home. Now Sunday Ticket and the league will embark on a new venture with a popular streaming service.

NFL ownership is a billionaire’s playground. However, Dan Snyder seemingly ran a once great franchise in the Washington Commanders straight to the dirt. But brighter days seem to be ahead for the organization and its fans. The Commanders finished in last place of a stacked NFC East last season. However, the change in ownership could begin a positive trajectory for the franchise. For the latest news regarding all things NFL, keep it right here with HNHH.

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Jeff Bezos Won’t Join Commaders Bidding War

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There has been much speculation over the next owners of the Washington Commanders. After long-time owner Dan Synder officially put the team up for sale, a number of parties have expressed their interest. Official bids have been submitted by Sixers owner Josh Harris, whose ownership group includes Magic Johnson, as well as Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos. Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has also submitted a $5.6 billion bid, which would be lower than the reported $6 billion offered by other groups.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has long been linked to the sale of the Commanders. The third-richest man in the world has long resided in Washington and owns the legacy newspaper, The Washington Post. He has long been considered a potential bidder. However, drama emerged last month when sources claimed the Synders had blocked Bezos from bidding. The Synders have denied this claim. It is known that a third, anonymous group toured the Commanders’ facilities along with Harris and Apostolopoulos. But whether that was Bezos, or another ownership group, is unknown.

Bezos Out According To Sources

First reported by Teddy Schleifer at Puck, Bezos is officially out of the running for the Commanders ownership. Bezos had been seriously considering making an offer, going as far as to hire Allen & Co. to explore the feasibility of making a bid. At one point in the proceedings, Jay-Z was reportedly part of Bezos’ group. Despite the heavy circulation of the rumor, that was later proven false. However, according to Schleifer’s sources, Bezos will not be submitting a formal bid. A reason for why Bezos is pulling out was not given.

That leaves the bids by Harris and Apostolopoulos as the two front-runners. Both bids are said to be of equal value, meaning it will be down to the Synders to decide the organization’s future. It is unlikely that the sale of the team will occur before the 2023 NFL season. Furthermore, the sale will likely be delayed until the 2024 off-season to minimize the impact on the team. The sale will end a tumultuous ownership saga for Synder, who has consistently drawn negative headlines during his tenure. Most recently, Synder faced the wrath of his fellow NFL owners after it was revealed he had been cooking the Commanders books to withhold money from the NFL’s revenue-sharing scheme. On the field, the Commanders are looking to rebuild after failing to post a winning record for the sixth consecutive season in 2022.

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Skip Bayless Explains Why He Thinks NFL Owners Won’t Hire Black Coaches

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Skip Bayless is someone whose hot takes haven’t always enthused people. Overall, he is someone who is considered to be a huge troll that is hard to take seriously. However, there are some instances where he actually has some good takes. He can be serious when he needs to be, especially on topics involving race. In fact, many have praised Bayless in the past for his nuance when discussing race, particularly in the NFL. Needless to say, he isn’t a reactionary like the uncle you hate to see at Christmas.

Race in the NFL has been a huge topic as of late due to the lack of job offers for Eric Bieniemy. Bieniemy is the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, and despite all of their success, no one will hire him as a head coach. Consequently, he is thinking of a lateral move to the Washington Commanders where he can be an OC without the shadow of Andy Reid standing over his shoulder. Overall, it is a pretty upsetting situation as it showcases how black coaches struggle to be taken seriously.

Skip Bayless Speaks

For Bayless, this all boils down to the fact that white owners are simply too uncomfortable with having to talk to black coaches on a daily basis. He believes the owners are stuck in their ways. However, he doesn’t know how this could eventually change for the better. “These older white owners just aren’t that comfortable with a Black head coach because they need to interact, they need to go to dinner with the wives or the [significant others] or whatever,” said. “[White owners are] just not that comfortable. When they do have an interview, it’s gonna be a quicker click with a young white hot candidate.”

Bayless ultimately ended his take by stating that the NFL can’t mandate teams to hire black coaches. Although, Bayless believes owners like the Rooneys have done the right thing over the years. Hopefully, the NFL will change for the better in this regard. There are plenty of amazing black coaches who have yet to be given opportunities. As the world gets more progressive, perhaps the NFL will too.

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