The Las Vegas Raiders are aiming for a major resurgence following years without a Super Bowl appearance since the 2002 NFL season. Recently, the franchise took a noteworthy step by selling a minority stake to legendary quarterback Tom Brady, an acquisition intended to help reshape the team’s future.
Brady played a key role in the Raiders’ offseason moves, which included hiring head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek, a leadership duo known for their success. This experienced pair has already begun improving the Raiders’ roster, benefitting from Brady’s extensive championship knowledge and understanding of what it takes to build a winning team.
Maxx Crosby Draws Parallels Between Raiders and Brady’s Patriots Dynasty
Star edge rusher Maxx Crosby recently discussed the Raiders’ progress on the Glory Daze podcast with Johnny Manziel, making a comparison between the current Las Vegas team and the New England Patriots era led by Brady that secured six Super Bowl titles.
In talking to Brady, when Brady came into the league, he had his Teddy Bruschi with the linebackers, they were set. You had (Richard) Seymour on the D-Line and (Vince) Wilfork, they were set. You have Rodney Harrison on the back, you got your receiving corps, you got your O-Line that’s like this,
Crosby said.
If you have leaders across the board in different position groups, you’re going to have a chance to win, and that’s what I’ve seen so far (in Las Vegas). … There’s a lot of hope, it’s been incredible so far.
—Maxx Crosby, Raiders Edge Rusher
Crosby’s remarks highlight how the Raiders’ leadership is attempting to replicate the Patriots’ model by building strong leadership across various position groups. Though not guaranteeing multiple championships, Crosby acknowledges that the team is being constructed with that winning blueprint in mind.
New Leadership and High Expectations for Raiders’ Future
The Raiders have traditionally been a team with passionate fans, though rarely aligned with the Patriots due to rivalry. Still, they respect the Patriots’ success and strive to establish a similarly formidable organization. The involvement of Brady and the acquisition of veteran leaders like Carroll and Spytek signal a strategic and ambitious direction for Las Vegas.
Maxx Crosby, recovering from an injury-affected 2023 where he recorded just 7.5 sacks—his lowest since 2020—entered the 2024 season with renewed optimism. His record-breaking contract extension of three years worth $106.5 million reflects the team’s confidence in his impact as a cornerstone player moving forward.
Building a Franchise Poised for Sustained Success
The Raiders’ recent changes underline a commitment to assembling a roster and leadership structure designed to foster long-term competitiveness. Drawing inspiration from Brady’s Patriots dynasty offers a tested strategy focused on leadership continuity, strong positional groups, and clear organizational ambition.
With this foundation, the Raiders aim to rejoin the NFL’s elite contenders. For fans and players alike, the upcoming seasons will prove whether this new direction can finally end the franchise’s Super Bowl drought and fulfill the high expectations surrounding this transformation.