Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is heading into his eighth season as an NFL analyst on CBS, where he’ll continue to work on the network’s No. 1 team with Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson.
Like most prominent sportscasters and analysts, Tony Romo has received both praise and criticism. Do a simple “Tony Romo” search on X/Twitter during NFL Sundays, and you’ll see just how polarizing he is among NFL fans.
During the latest episode of “Nightcap,” which he co-hosts with ex-NFL star wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe criticized Romo’s broadcasting style, saying it detracts from the fun for fans.
“You’re robbing the fans listening at home of that opportunity. Now, some fans, they love that. They love, ‘Oh, Tony says it’s gonna be a run, Tony says it’s gonna be a pass.’ Well…it can’t be but one of the two. You can either run the ball or you can throw the ball….You ever come to the line and hear the defense, ‘Watch the run! Watch the pass!’ Well, damn, you got a 50/50 chance!”
Sharpe added that some fans enjoy Romo’s way of predicting plays before they happen, but he personally doesn’t want the person on air explaining it to him.
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Tony Romo spent his entire 14-year career with the Cowboys, which spanned from 2003 to 2016. He was their primary starting QB from 2006 to 2015, leading them to three NFC East division crowns and one wild card berth.
After retiring in 2017, CBS hired Romo to work with Nantz and Wolfson. Former NFL quarterback Phil Simms, Nantz’s longtime broadcast partner, was moved to “The NFL Today” desk. He stayed there before leaving the network this year.
In 2020, Romo and CBS agreed to a lucrative 10-year contract extension worth $180 million. To date, he has called three Super Bowls (Super Bowl 53, 55 and 58) with Nantz and Wolfson.
Tony Romo Won’t Change His Broadcast Style
CBS hired Romo for a reason, and network officials wouldn’t have given him a $180 million extension if they didn’t like his performance in the broadcast booth.
Romo has a unique way of analyzing the game with his excitement, emotion and incredibly accurate analysis. Regardless of how you feel about Romo with CBS, he’s here to stay for a long time.
