Julian Edelman puts Tom Brady on spot with ‘true or false’ Super Bowl question

The Las Vegas Raiders have a long road ahead before becoming Super Bowl contenders. However, Tom Brady is already confident about their future. The seven-time champion recently made a bold prediction about the franchise , giving Raider Nation hope despite its ongoing rebuild.

According to My Sports Update on X, Brady faced a question from former New England Patriots teammate Julian Edelman during a segment on The Gronk & Jules Show . Edelman asked, "True or false? The Raiders will win the Super Bowl by 2030?" Brady confidently answered, "True," and repeated his response for emphasis. Rob Gronkowski was surprised and joked that he and Edelman could remind Brady of his prediction in 2030 if Las Vegas failed to win it all.

Brady's prediction carries extra weight because he is a minority owner of the Raiders . As an owner, he has a stake in the franchise's future. Las Vegas selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft , hoping he can become its long-term answer under center.

However, the Raiders still have plenty of work to do. Through nine games, Las Vegas holds a 4-5 record and averages 26.4 points per game, but its defense allows 29.8 points per contest. The offense has produced 2,979 total yards, including 2,337 passing yards, but its 642 rushing yards rank near the bottom of the league. Mendoza currently sits behind veteran Kirk Cousins, while young talents Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty offer building blocks for the future. Las Vegas must improve its ground game and defensive consistency to become a legitimate Super Bowl contender.

Brady's prediction may seem ambitious, but the Raiders have until 2030 to prove him right. His bold statement will give Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski plenty of material if the franchise falls short.