**NFL Restricts Tom Brady's Access to Practices Amid Dual Roles Concerns**

The NFL has decided to restrict Raiders owner Tom Brady from attending practices or production meetings ahead of his broadcasting duties with Fox. However, his broadcasting team is still allowed to participate and relay any gathered information to him. This peculiar adjustment has raised questions about competitive fairness in the league.

On Thursday, during a conference call with the media, the NFL confirmed that coaches from other teams are not allowed to block Brady's colleagues—such as Kevin Burkhardt, Erin Andrews, and Tom Rinaldi—from accessing their practices or engaging with coaches and players. This decision comes amid rising concerns that sensitive information might indirectly reach Brady, who now holds an ownership stake in the Raiders.

This issue takes center stage as Brady and his team at Fox prepare to cover the Chiefs-49ers game this weekend. There is speculation over whether Kansas City coach Andy Reid would be comfortable sharing strategic insights with individuals who could potentially inform Brady.

Similarly, Broncos coach Sean Payton and Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh face the same conundrum. The NFL's stance highlights the inherent conflict of interest, bolstering the argument that Brady should reconsider juggling both roles. It's clear that having overlapping responsibilities as a team owner and a network broadcaster can undermine the integrity of the game.

While it’s too late to prevent Brady from owning the Raiders, there's still time for him to reevaluate his dual commitments. For the sake of fairness and clarity, it may be wise for Brady to choose one career path over the other.