FOX Sports NFL insider has questioned the reported sit-down between Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford, indicating it was not a coincidence

FOX Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz is of the opinion that Tom Brady's recent sit-down with Matthew Stafford was not a coincidence. Sharing on X (formerly Twitter), Schultz opined that Brady is keen on signing Stafford to the Las Vegas Raiders, a team where he co-owns equity, in case Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams cannot agree on a contract next year. Whereas initial reports classified their meeting as a casual meeting during family ski vacations, Schultz is not sure if it was just coincidental.FOX Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz has questioned the reported sit-down between Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford, indicating it was not a coincidence. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Schultz said Brady has a stake in signing Stafford to the Las Vegas Raiders, a team he co-owns, if the quarterback and the Los Angeles Rams cannot agree on a contract prior to next season.Earlier this week, there were reports on social media that Brady and Stafford had run into each other unexpectedly while skiing with their families. Schultz has now raised doubts about the possibility of their meeting being coincidental. With Brady's presence in the Raiders' organization and his highly publicized strategic thinking, speculation is building that their meeting might have been a deliberate attempt to consider possible opportunities for Stafford in Las Vegas.Sports Illustrated on X reported that Brady and Stafford met while skiing. “Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford reportedly crossed paths at a Montana ski resort,” the post was captioned. However, in two separate social media posts, Schultz indicated his belief that this meeting was not an accident.“Sources: #Raiders minority owner Tom Brady recently hosted #Rams QB Matthew Stafford at his home in Montana, where they spent time together and went skiing. Brady has been actively trying to convince Stafford to join the Raiders, and discussions are ongoing. Several teams are interested in Stafford if the Rams decide to move him, with Las Vegas believed to be the most aggressive suitor,” the first post stated.“If you really think Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford just happened to run into each other at a ski resort in Montana — of all places — at the exact same time, I’ve got a bridge to sell you. They were together over the weekend — it happened. Multiple teams are interested in Stafford, and Brady has been leading the charge to get him to the Raiders if the Rams decide to trade him,” he added in another post.The status of Matthew Stafford's contract talks is still up in the air. Stafford is reportedly asking for a contract that is in the vicinity of $50 million annually. Some might find that amount unreasonable, but it is in line with the present market for premier starting quarterbacks in the NFL. Stafford has long been one of the league's top quarterbacks and continues to play at an elite level even in his 37th year.Also Read: “We're going to have a f**king problem”: Jordan Schultz and Ian Rapoport clash in Indiana over conflicting Matthew Stafford-Tom Brady reportIn keeping with Spotrac, a prominent sports contract-evaluation website, Stafford's estimated market worth is about $41.77 million annually. This puts him in a salary category similar to quarterbacks such as Jared Goff, Kirk Cousins, Derek Carr, and Aaron Rodgers.