Once Rivals, Raiders' Antonio Pierce, Part Owner Tom Brady Now Teammates

It has been an eventful week for the Las Vegas Raiders for numerous reasons.

After dropping another difficult game on Sunday in a 32-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Raiders returned to the drawing board. However, while the team looked for answers on how to get better on the field, there were significant moves made this week off of it.

After an offseason filled with rumors, two of the most pressing storylines surrounding the Raiders and their future were answered within days of each other. First the Raiders traded All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to the New York Jets. Then, the National Football League approved Tom Brady’s bid to become a minority owner of the Raiders. 

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce acknowledged the fact that he looks forward to working with Brady, as the two have a long and storied history together. Pierce credited Brady with being one of the hardest workers in the league’s history, both personally and professionally.

"Yeah, obviously we go way back, obviously from both being California guys and playing against each other in the preseason when we were backups,” Pierce said. “But listen, I have ultimate respect for Tom Brady. He's a pro's pro. He's a grinder. His whole life has been hard to challenge. I know we look at the end result and see the championships and the G.O.A.T. label, but he's worked his ass off.