Tom Brady: Joining Raiders Was 'A Dream Come True'

This offseason, Tom Brady traded in his football equipment for a suite at an NFL stadium.

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The (Oakland) Raiders were the team across the bay. And, you know, they're a legendary NFL team.

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Brady's involvement with the Raiders in a non-playing capacity will be intriguing to see this season.

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