ExoDus84 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Looks like Romo is calling it a career. Exchanging the cleats for a suit and microphone. If true, tip of the hat to him. He was pretty much always a top 10 QB, and the horror stories of him running around the pocket, buying time, and nailing a dart when playing the Skins still haunts my dreams. Classy QB who brought it all on game day, and was, from all accounts, a very nice person off the field. He may never have had playoff success, but was still a pretty damn good QB. http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19073822/dallas-cowboys-qb-tony-romo-leaving-football-broadcast-career Quote Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is leaving football and going into broadcasting with CBS, league sources told ESPN. Romo has reached a verbal agreement with CBS to be its No. 1 color commentator -- replacing former NFL quarterback Phil Simms -- alongside play-by-play veteran Jim Nantz, sources confirmed to ESPN. He also had drawn interest from Fox and NBC. The Sports Business Journal first reported Romo's agreement with CBS. The Cowboys are planning to release him Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redd Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I would've sat on the bench and collected my checks. Tony Romo is a far better person than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 9 minutes ago, Redd said: I would've sat on the bench and collected my checks. Tony Romo is a far better person than me. Me too. I'm wondering if there was some sort of deal worked out with him and Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExoDus84 Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 12 minutes ago, Redd said: I would've sat on the bench and collected my checks. Tony Romo is a far better person than me. I seriously doubt Romo needs the money at this point. Besides, when the cowboys cut him, he'll be collecting monster checks for a couple years. I'd say there's still a chance he could play for Houston/Denver next season. He hasn't officially signed a contract with CBS yet. His health has to be weighing on him though. I'm sure his family doesn't want him to end up in a wheelchair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 What is the benefit of the Cowboys releasing him instead of putting him on the retired list? Seems like the latter would be smarter for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 The Romo era in the NFC East is ovah...let Dak's gradual slide into mediocrity begin. I have nothing to back up his slide into mediocrity, I just hope it happens lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 With all the injuries the last several years, he's doing good to get out now while he's able. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANDWARF Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 An over-rated quarterback that choked in the big games. What's the big deal?!?!?! Media acting like John Elway retired again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I'm just glad we have a lifetime Cowboy player in a prominent role with the media. God knows we need some there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassSkinsFan Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Good luck you goofy Gomer Pyle-looking mother****er!!! Despite your habit of choking in the big situations, you always gave us a hard time, and like other classy Cowboys of the past, I can respect that. You were a worthy opponent. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cliffmark1 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I get that he is the QB of the Cowboys, and he had a way of extending plays but I don't get the hate. The guy seemed like one of the most genuine players in the league today. When I heard the story of how he helped a lady change her tire, my opinion of his was lifted. Literally the opposite of Haynesworth who punched a guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 36 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Cliffmark1 said: I get that he is the QB of the Cowboys, and he had a way of extending plays but I don't get the hate. The guy seemed like one of the most genuine players in the league today. When I heard the story of how he helped a lady change her tire, my opinion of his was lifted. Literally the opposite of Haynesworth who punched a guy. Dude may be a nice guy, but it doesn't change the fact that he was a choker in the biggest games yet some are trying to make out like he is a HOFer. I think a lot of the "hate" is more of annoyance how the media and some fans are making his retirement out to be bigger than Peyton Manning's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Romo was an entertaining player to watch both because of the highlight reel plays he made and the colossal choke jobs in big moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSilverMaC Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 On 4/4/2017 at 10:50 AM, TheGreatBuzz said: What is the benefit of the Cowboys releasing him instead of putting him on the retired list? Seems like the latter would be smarter for them. I wonder if they did that so that if he changed his mind and came back he'd be free to choose his team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 5 hours ago, MrSilverMaC said: I wonder if they did that so that if he changed his mind and came back he'd be free to choose his team. But isn't that one of the things the team was trying to avoid? They wanted to CO trol where he went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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