Tony Romo Addresses Criticism of His Broadcasting Style
Tony Romo, the former football player turned broadcaster, has faced both praise and criticism during his time in the commentator’s booth. Known for his insightful predictions early in his broadcasting career alongside Jim Nantz, some observers have suggested his performance has become inconsistent.
Recently, Romo addressed the criticism he has received in an interview on Pat McAfee’s show. He acknowledged that dealing with criticism is just part of the job.
“You’re doing you, and you’ve got to be yourself and everything. You’re trying your best, and it’s not like you’re never not trying your best to be great at something. But then you look at it, and it’s like, the noise is the noise. It’s part of being in this job,” Romo stated. He added that he doesn’t pay much attention to negative comments. “To me, it’s up, it’s down. But at the end of the day, you don’t really listen to things.”
Romo prefers to focus on the positive feedback he receives from fans. “All the fans come up to me and say they love us and everything, that’s what I feel. As far as looking at stuff online, it’s just part of the process. But I don’t think it really changes things,” he explained.
He believes that if people are watching, there must be something they enjoy, despite the inherent challenges of commenting on teams that are both winning and losing. He strives to support all players who demonstrate a passion for the sport.
“If everyone likes me, they’re watching, so there has to be something there. But we’re also commenting on their teams that are winning and losing. ‘I don’t like someone when he’s not fully rooting for my team.’ So there’s a balance you try. I root for both teams. I root for guys who love the sport, care so deeply, and want to win. I want them to care as much as I did. And those are the guys you kind of root for a little bit, and sometimes that comes across a certain way, but I love it. It’s a great job.” Romo said.
Recently, Romo’s commentary during a playoff game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills drew attention. Some listeners found his remarks and unusual sounds distracting. This isn’t the first time his broadcasting style has sparked discussion. Earlier in the season, a comment he made during a game also led to complaints from some viewers.
Despite the criticism, Romo remains a prominent figure in sports broadcasting. He is currently under contract through the 2030 season. Romo and Nantz are scheduled to broadcast Super Bowl LXII in Atlanta, marking CBS’s first Super Bowl broadcast since the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
