REPORT: Tom Brady talks up future with Raiders And His Desire To Restructure and Name Two Players Raiders Will Cut Going To 2025

Legendary NFL quarterback and current part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders,Tom Brady recently shared insights into his vision for the franchise and hinted at significant roster changes as the team looks toward the 2025 season. According to an ESPN report, Brady expressed his commitment to helping the Raiders return to prominence and discussed potential moves that could shape the team’s future.

Brady emphasized the importance of building a competitive roster and suggested that the Raiders may need to make difficult decisions to achieve that goal. Specifically, he mentioned two players—quarterback Desmond Ridder and tight end Brock Bowers—who may not remain with the team heading into 2025. While Brady did not elaborate on the reasons for these potential cuts, the implication is that the Raiders are considering a broader restructuring to align with their long-term goals.

Ridder, who joined the Raiders after being drafted by the Atlanta Falcons, has faced challenges in establishing himself as a consistent starter in the NFL. Meanwhile, Bowers, a highly touted tight end from Georgia, has struggled to meet the lofty expectations set for him during his transition to the professional level.

If Brady’s comments are any indication, the team may be seeking fresh talent to reinvigorate these key positions.

Brady also spoke about his desire to take an active role in shaping the Raiders’ future, noting his plans to work closely with the coaching staff and front office. “I want to see this team succeed, and sometimes that means making tough calls,” he explained. “We need to put ourselves in the best position to win.”

As a former player with seven Super Bowl titles, Brady’s insights carry considerable weight. His involvement as a part-owner has already brought increased attention to the Raiders, and his influence could extend to decisions that impact the team’s roster and overall direction.

The Raiders are coming off another challenging season, and fans are eager to see whether Brady’s leadership can help turn the team’s fortunes around. While his comments about roster cuts have sparked speculation, they also underline his determination to help the Raiders build a winning culture and compete at the highest level in the years ahead.

“I have a lot of confidence….Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell Sends Strong Message on Brock Bowers

It’s been a long season for the Las Vegas Raiders but the one major silver lining has been rookie tight end Brock Bowers. The team was questioned for using a first-round pick on a tight end a year after they used a second-round pick on Michael Mayer but he has rewarded them all season.

Bowers is currently leading the NFL with 84 receptions and is fourth in receiving yards with 884. He has proven that he’s not only one of the best tight ends in the league already, but one of the best offensive weapons overall.

Quarterback Aidan O’Connell connected with Bowers 10 times during Friday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and he’s been very impressed with the young tight end.

“He’s pretty special, obviously,” O’Connell said in his postgame press conference. “He makes incredible plays, play after play. Sometimes I throw it, and I can’t really see the result that’s going to happen, but I have a lot of confidence in him, as well as a lot of other guys.”

Throwing to Bowers has been a recipe for success for the Raiders offense so he’ll likely continue to be targeted early and often.

Antonio Pierce Praises O’Connell & Bowers

The Raiders’ offense has been stagnant for much of the season and while only scored 17 points against the Chiefs on Friday, the group could’ve scored a lot more if it weren’t for Daniel Carlson missing three field goals.

O’Connell was impressive as he threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns. Head coach Antonio Pierce praises O’Connell and Bowers for the work they did in Week 13.

“That’s a credit to both players just putting time in, even on a short week, working after practice and talking,” Pierce said during his Saturday press conference. “Aidan is a pretty good communicator. He’s done a really good job of that since he’s gotten back. And Brock just works. If you ask Brock to be here today on the day off, he’ll be out there playing pitch and catch.”

Bowers is the Raiders’ best weapon so he’s been getting the most attention from opposing defenses. Pierce thinks the fact that he’s still having success just shows how special he is.

“The last couple weeks, with Pat Surtain, and this week (Trent) McDuffie and the safeties. … (Teams are) not putting too many linebackers on him throughout the game,” Pierce said. “And now we’re seeing double-teams and them really shifting their zone to him. And to be honest, I don’t really think it matters, man. I think we got a really special player on our hands.”

WATCH OUT: “I thought he commanded the offense and..”
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell did something that no other quarterback has done against the Chiefs……….

The Las Vegas Raiders fell short in a heartbreaking loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell did something that no other quarterback has done against the Chiefs this season.

Las Vegas Raiders interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner showed what a quarterback can do when you let him loose. Even though the Raiders fell short in Week 13 to the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell had arguably the best game of his young career.

O’Connell did something in Week 13 that no quarterback has done this season.

O’Connell who was coming off a broken thumb injury, did not show signs of it being a problem. O’Connell played free and with confidence. He stood in the pocket and delivered on drives when the Raiders needed to score.

The Chiefs have one of the best defenses in the NFL and the Raiders offense went up and down the field against them. O’Connell became the first quarterback this season to throw 300 yards against the Chiefs.

The Chiefs have faced top quarterbacks Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and Brock Purdy. But none accomplished what O’Connell did. O’Connell finished the game by completing 23 out of 35 passes, having 340 yards and two touchdowns.

“I thought he competed. I thought, for what we knew we were getting with Spags [Steve Spagnulol] and that defense,” said Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce. “He stood in the pocket, made some tough throws, took some hits, took the shots down the field like we wanted. We had some opportunities to take shots down the field, he threw them. And I thought our skills guys did a hell of a job, competing and making some making really big plays for us.”

“I just think getting Aidan out there and getting more and more reps, I do not even think he has 17 starts yet in his career. Coming back after you know five, six-week layoff and just you know being sharp throwing the ball mentally, I mean he was totally engaged and understood what we needed to do especially in the two-minute drive. I thought he did a really good job there. I thought he commanded the offense.

“It was really good to see him, break the pocket and scramble for a little bit … I just love the way our guys competed. I love the attitude, the accountability that everybody played with throughout the game and kept their chin up, you know in a tough loss.”