Tom Brady owes fans watching the Lions game Saturday some transparency about his role in the Raiders' pursuit of Lions coach Ben Johnson.

Ben Johnson is one of the hottest names out in the head coaching market, and Tom Brady's Raiders are one of the organization considering the Lions offensive coordinator.

The Lions' offensive coordinator has been a top head coaching candidate and appears to be on Tom Brady's and the Raiders' radar.

To no one’s surprise, Mr. Company Man (a.k.a. he doesn’t want to burn any bridges with sources or sponsors) downplayed the Brady-Johnson dynamic ahead of the Lions-Commanders playoff matchup. Schefter ultimately said that he thinks “everybody involved is professional enough to do things the right way.”

Rob Tolbert is in his 15th NFL season and his 11th as referee. Saturday in Detroit marks his 13th postseason assignment. Tolbert was notably a referee in Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals.

Ben Johnson is one of the hottest names out in the head coaching market, and Tom Brady's Raiders are one of the organization considering the Lions offensive coordinator.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion used his influence to encourage the Lions' offensive coordinator to meet with the Raiders about their head coaching vacancy.

Brady reportedly took an active role in recruiting Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to interview for the Raiders' head coach opening.

Even as Tom Brady goes through his first postseason and prepares to call his first Super Bowl in three weeks as a television analyst, rumors about his future continue to be rampant, much to the dismay of Fox Sports.

The countdown to Super Bowl LIX is on and talkSPORT.com will keep you up to date with all the news from around the league. The race to New Orleans on February 9 has reached the win-or-go-home