Tom Brady Called Out Raiders 'Underperformance in Every Area' and the AFC West Can't Look Away
Alright 12s, you gotta hear this. Tom Brady, the dude who knows a thing or two about winning, just unloaded on his own team, the Las Vegas Raiders. Forget sugarcoating, he went full truth serum talking about what went down in his first full season as a minority owner. Turns out, it was rough. Like, so rough they snagged the first overall draft pick. And now, looking ahead to 2026, Brady's got some seriously fiery expectations, and honestly, every team in the league, especially those in the AFC, needs to hear this kind of talk.
No Sugarcoating From the GOAT
Brady didn't mince words about the Raiders' 2025 performance. He hit them with the cold, hard facts on the Stick to Football podcast, stating, "Last year, we just underperformed in every area. And it's everybody's fault. That's the reality. There's nobody who did a good job. There's not one player in the organization, there's not anybody involved that did the job to the level that it needs to be done at. And everybody needs to improve. And it starts with me, and it filters down to the rest of the players on the field, and they've got to go out there, and ultimately they've got to perform at a high level."
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Can you believe that? Seriously, every single person. Not one player in the organization, not one person did a good job. That's a brutal assessment, and you gotta respect the honesty, even if you’re a Seahawks fan shaking your head at an AFC West rival. Though, the source did mention that Maxx Crosby and Brock Bowers might just have a word or two to say about that sweeping statement, possibly begging to differ. It shows the kind of intense turnaround Brady expects, even from his star players.
Daily, Hourly Improvement, Or Else
So, what does Brady consider a "good job" for 2026? When pressed for a specific number of wins, he wasn't giving up any easy answers. Instead, he stuck to a powerful, general sentiment. He's looking for "A massive improvement." That's the kind of ambition we love to see in Seattle, even if it's coming from an AFC team.
But he didn't stop there. Brady detailed the intense commitment he expects from the Raiders. He said, "And I would expect daily improvement, and I'd expect hourly improvement. I really would. Every day that goes by, when you're on a good team, every day and every week goes by, you should be better. Like, a good team should be better at the end of the season than the beginning of the season."
Hourly improvement? That's next level intensity, right? It tells you everything about the standard Brady holds, and it's a stark contrast to how he felt about their previous season. This isn't just about winning games, it's about a complete cultural overhaul, a mindset shift for every single player and coach.
Look, whether you bleed silver and black or, like us, live and breathe green and blue, Brady’s words are a clear warning shot across the NFL. This kind of raw, honest talk is exactly what a team needs to hear when they've hit rock bottom, as the Raiders clearly did last year. It’s not just about them though; it sets a benchmark for what true improvement looks like across the league for any team hoping to contend in 2026.
For us Seahawks fans, it's a reminder of the kind of relentless drive it takes to build a truly dominant team. We're always pushing for that "hourly improvement" Brady talks about, especially as Mike Macdonald and Brian Fleury lead our squad with Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Cooper Kupp gearing up for big things. We’ll be watching the AFC West closely to see if Brady’s fiery words actually spark that "massive improvement" for the Raiders. You know we'll be here, coffee in hand, ready to dissect every game and every snap as our own 2026 season unfolds. Go Hawks!
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.