In a twist of fate, Sean Payton and Tom Brady, who were once at the center of the Dolphins' grand plan to team up in South Florida, now find themselves entangled in a rivalry within the AFC West.

When asked about Brady’s unique position as both a Fox broadcaster and a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, Payton appeared unfazed. "It doesn’t concern me," he remarked during a press conference on Wednesday. "I understand he has part ownership with a division opponent, and he covers NFC games. That doesn’t bother me.'

Payton made it clear that his indifference would change if Brady were involved with CBS, particularly if he started leaning toward the Broncos while on the job.

Currently, all Sunday afternoon broadcasts are up for grabs between CBS and Fox, suggesting that the stakes are higher than ever. If the Broncos find themselves featured on Fox's coveted 'America’s Game of the Week' while Brady is present for pregame activities, it wouldn’t be surprising for Payton to keep his team in the locker room longer than usual.

This strategy echoes the tactics of his former mentor, Bill Parcells, known for his meticulous game day preparations.