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Broncos head coach Sean Payton issues four-word response on Brady's presence in coaches' Booth

Broncos head coach Sean Payton issues four-word response on Brady's presence in coaches' Booth

Broncos head coach Payton issues four-word response on Brady drama Photograph: (AFP)

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Broncos head coach, Payton, speaking on Brady being at the coaches' booth during the Raiders' 9-20 loss on Monday Night Football vs the Chargers, said: “It doesn’t concern me."

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton says 'it doesn't concern me' when asked about Tom Brady being in the coaches' booth during Las Vegas Raiders' Week 2 game against Los Angeles Chargers. Brady was seen seated next to offensive coordinator Chip Kelly with headsets on. There was a furor over Brady presence given that he's a part owner of the Raiders and a broadcaster for the Fox Sports. The league, however, cleared him of any wrongdoing in a statement issued post widespread criticism.

What did Sean Payton say about Brady?

Speaking to the Denver Post, Payton, on Brady being at the coaches' booth during the Raiders' 9-20 loss on Monday Night Football vs the Chargers, said: “It doesn’t concern me. I understand he’s part ownership with a division opponent. I get that. Then he covers games. He covers NFC games. That doesn’t bother me.”

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Brady had signed a 10-year deal as a broadcaster with Fox Sports in his last year in the league in 2022 (QB for Tampa Bay Buccaneers). His approval with the NFL for part ownership in the Las Vegas-based franchise was still pending when he started his career with Fox Sports as an announcer.

What did NFL say about Brady?

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"There are no policies that prohibit an owner from sitting in the coaches' booth or wearing a headset during a game," read a statement by the as reported by NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero. "Brady was sitting in the booth in his capacity as a limited partner. All personnel sitting in the booth must abide by policies that prohibit the use of electronic devices other than league-issued equipment such as a Microsoft Surface Tablet for the Sideline Viewing System."

As for the Raiders, their season started well with a 20-13 win in Week 1 against the New England Patriots but Geno Smith and the company unravelled against the better defense of the Chargers in Week 2. Las Vegas offense could not score a single touchdown against the Chargers - highlighting the massive scope of improvement needed.

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