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The $143 billion worth of NFL matches are cinematic and provide a terrific atmosphere. Even pre-season games are played with passion, with players showing their character and bringing their A-game. This year was no different with athletes turning up to the matches with season game intensity. However, there are some encounters that fire up the owners more than the players.

One such rivalry is between the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys. The keenly contested battle always promises a memorable game. These two sides love to dominate the other and it adds a spice to the NFL matches. Recently, both teams played a pre-season game on Saturday evening that went in the Cowboys’ favor. Jerry Jones’s side completely annihilated the Tom Brady partly-owned Las Vegas Raiders in a one-sided affair. There was no love lost between the side and with Tom Brady motivating his players as they strode out to the field.

The linkup between the two owners coined a unique name that was much discussed prior to the game.

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Tom Brady meets with Jerry Jones prior to their pre-season encounter

Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys have a closely contested rivalry. In the 13 games that both the teams have played thus far, the Raiders have won 7 while the Cowboys have got 6 in their bag. However, there’s a certain level of fiestness that lies with Raiders. It could be due to the Tom Brady effect. The former 7X SB winner is adjusting to the new role, as a minority owner. In an Instagram picture shared by the official NFL account. It shows the owners of the teams doing a heartful handshake titled “Tom and Jerry”.

 

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The 1940s popular cartoon reference goes to show the rivalry amongst the teams. In the show, the cat Tom tries hard to catch the notorious mouse, Jerry. The show highlights how cunningly Jerry outsmarts Tom and gets out of the cat’s ploy. However, the duo is interdependent, and is later revealed that are actually best friends. Perhaps the same ideology applies to the owners as well. Tom Brady can learn a few tricks of the ownership trade from the senior pro, Jerry Jones. It also highlights the rivalry Brady had as a player with the Cowboys side.

Tom Brady’s bittersweet memories with the Dallas Cowboys

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Tom Brady has one of the most celebrated NFL careers. The 5X SB MVP dominated and toppled teams with his touchdowns throughout a twenty-year-old career. However, there’s one blemish when it comes to the Dallas Cowboys. Brady who now has a $300 million investment in England played last game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Cowboys.

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The 31-14 wild-card loss in January 2023 brought down the curtains to a glorious career. The former QB’s wish to walk out with a victory was halted by the opposition. In a complete domination of the Bucs by the Cowboys, the QB threw 66 passes. However, most of them were either knocked out or were out of the playoffs.

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Now as Tom Brady enters a new phase and role in his life. It’d be interesting to see him adapting to the role of a minority owner. The recent pre-season beating against the Cowboys will allow him and his team to reflect on their weaknesses and come out with a strategy that pays results during the main season.

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