Thanksgiving football and Turducken go hand in hand—at least since Madden introduced the dish back in 1996. But this year, all eyes were on the rookie broadcaster Tom Brady for his first-ever Turducken experience. As FOX‘s new face, Brady took a bite and declared, “That’s good… That’s really good.” WAIT A MINUTE… (in that meme voice) …The GOAT enjoying the notoriously dry dish? You’re not alone in raising an eyebrow.

Ex-NFLer turned braodcaster Ryan Clark wasn’t buying it even for one sec. First, he dropped his two cents on X, saying: “Tom don’t eat no Turkey.” But that was just the initial stage of his disbelief. He didn’t stop there.

On ESPN’s Get Up, Clark doubled down: “We all know that Turducken is dry, Tom. You ain’t gotta act like you like it for TV.” Clark even joked that Brady, with his $37.5 million FOX paycheck, could afford to keep it real and skip the theatrics. The former safety was unhinged… And honestly, we’re all here for this unfiltered truth.

But Ryan wasn’t just poking fun—he came with receipts. He reminded everyone of Brady’s famous TB12 diet: “Avocado vodka, avocado ice cream… How the hell he gon eat Turkey?” Um… While we don’t wanna sound nerdy, but he’s got a point. Brady’s famously strict regimen avoids gluten, dairy, nightshades, and even tomatoes. For context, the TB12 diet is about 80% plant-based, with lean meats making up the rest. It’s all about anti-inflammatory foods.

A dish like Turducken? Hard to imagine it’s on the approved list. I mean, if you dig up a little on the internet, you can see it for yourself that a serving of turducken can be high in calories (almost 510 calories!). So, we don’t really think Brady would be cutting all those calories from his daily quota in one go!

That’s exactly why Clark’s skepticism hit home. As a broadcaster and now Raiders co-owner, Brady has a lot on his plate (pun intended). Adding such a Thanksgiving football delicacy to his carefully measured meals just feels off-brand. And especially with that Las Vegas involvement? Yeah, tall order… Need to keep his head, body, and mind all locked in for that one.

Tom Brady might call the audibles…but this time as a minority owner

There’s a mix vibe to the Raiders granting 5% stake to Tom Brady. Well, to those who are in the “I don’t know, I just don’t know, man,” phase, we understand your feelings. But never forget how Brady was ridiculed for his debut as a broadcaster. Look at him now, fans love his unfiltered commentary. And the thing is, he might be here for more than what is expected out of him.

He isn’t just here to smile for cameras and pick quarterbacks for the Raiders. No, the GOAT might have the most influential voice in the building, and that’s not just us speculating—it’s coming straight from insiders. SI’s Raiders expert Hondo Carpenter said this on a podcast: “As much as Mark Davis lets him, [Brady] could be the most dominant voice.” Imagine that. A minority owner calling plays off the field like he used to on it. But let’s be clear—this isn’t Brady strong-arming anyone. Carpenter adds, “It’s because Mark Davis let him.”

What could that mean for the Raiders? A lot, honestly. If Antonio Pierce doesn’t stick as head coach, there’s talk of Mike Vrabel stepping in. The Brady-Vrabel bromance is well-documented—they’re tight, and Vrabel “knows what Tom wants,” as Carpenter put it. And while this is all speculation, you can’t deny it makes sense.

Vrabel’s success often comes when paired with a standout offensive coordinator, which Brady could very well influence. Pair that with his championship pedigree and knack for adaptability (remember those weeks in New England where the Pats would run 50 times one week, pass 50 the next?), and you start to see the pieces fall into place.

But don’t expect Brady to push a one-size-fits-all scheme. If anything, he’ll demand a system that evolves. Raiders Nation, we would ask you to not lose your calm too soon. I mean, this could mean anything from a revamped roster to a totally new identity on the field. For now, though, all eyes are on the next six games and whether Pierce can cement his role.