The Raiders Got the #1 Pick and Tom Brady Still Said Nobody Did a Good Job. Nobody.

Okay, Seattle, hold up, because this just dropped and it’s a total jaw-dropper. Tom Brady, yeah, *that* Tom Brady, who’s now a minority owner for those Las Vegas Raiders, just went full savage on his own team. We’re talking fresh comments, straight from the "Stick to Football" podcast, and he absolutely lit them up. Get this: after a 2025 season so bad they earned the *first overall pick* in the draft, Brady’s come out swinging, basically saying everyone, and I mean *everyone*, failed. He's demanding a "massive improvement" for the upcoming 2026 season. First pick, and he's still calling it a disaster.

No Hiding From the Truth

Our Hawks know what it means to grind, to demand excellence. The Raiders? Not so much in 2025, according to their own boss. Brady didn't mince words, flat out stating, "Last year, we just underperformed in every area. And it’s everybody’s fault. That’s the reality." Can you believe that level of bluntness? He went on, "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." Ouch. He even owned some of it himself, saying it starts with him and filters down. You gotta wonder if guys like Maxx Crosby and Brock Bowers, who were out there battling, might have a thing or two to say about "nobody" doing a good job. That's a serious take from the GOAT, painting

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a bleak picture of what went down for our AFC West rivals.

Massive Expectations for 2026

So, with last season being a complete washout, what does Brady expect for the 2026 season? He kept it general when pressed for a specific win total, but the message was crystal clear: "A massive improvement." He’s not talking small steps here, folks. He doubled down, saying, "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." That's the mindset of a champion, no doubt. He wants constant, undeniable progress. For the 12s, this just means another rival trying to claw its way back. The thought of them being so bad they got the #1 overall pick, only to have their owner rip into their performance, shows how far they have to go. Brady's words aren't just for the Raiders; they echo across the whole division. While we're here in the Emerald City, fired up for our Hawks and what they’re building under Coach Mike Macdonald, it's always good to see what the competition is up to. Brady's laying down the law, making it clear that last season's #1 pick disaster won't be tolerated. If he manages to turn that ship around with his "massive improvement" demands, the AFC West is going to get even tougher. So, while they're soul-searching, we'll keep our eyes locked on Lumen Field, ready for our own season to kick off with that undeniable Seattle grit. Let's get it, 12s!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.