“Is That His Job As An Analyst?”: NFL Reporter Calls Out Tony Romo For His Sketchy Comments On Live TV During Eagles-Ravens Game
Tony Romo in broadcast booth (Photo via CBS)
A lot of eyes were on the mega matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens, but not many people came away too happy with Tony Romo.
The former Cowboys quarterback quickly transitioned from the field to the broadcast booth with his keen eye and football knowledge.
However, he has run into a ton of trouble with his commentary over recent years.
NFL reporter Charles Robinson took exception to a comment Tony Romo made while the Ravens were battling the Eagles.
In the first half of the game, Romo commented that the NFL’s replay center back in New York should examine a play that happened on the field.
Robinson, who covers the NFL for Yahoo! Sports, thought Romo took his job way too far when doing that. Robinson said, “Should Tony Romo be calling for New York to take another look at a replay? Is that his job as an analyst?”
Should Tony Romo be calling for New York to take another look at a replay? Is that his job as an analyst?
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) December 1, 2024
When asked if Tony Romo has the power to call for New York to take another look, Robinson responded to an X user: “He shouldn’t. But he even commented in the broadcast that when they bring it up, NY usually listens, which seems odd.”
He shouldn’t. But he even commented in the broadcast that when they bring it up, NY usually listens. Which seems odd.
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) December 1, 2024
It’s not just opinion when you literally lobby for NY to take a look at a replay. That’s outside the bounds of opinion or analysis.
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) December 1, 2024
Another user pointed out that it is Romo’s job to discuss the game.
Robinson fired back, “It’s not just opinion when you literally lobby for NY to take a look at a replay. That’s outside the bounds of opinion or analysis.”
Tony Romo Called Out Multiple Uncalled False Starts on Eagles’ Tush Push
The Philadelphia Eagles went into M&T Bank Stadium and defeated the Baltimore Ravens, but it wasn’t without controversy.
Despite fumbling on a snap at the goal line on one play, Jaen Hurts recovered and scored a touchdown late in the second quarter.
Tony Romo called the team out for a false start that the refs clearly missed, saying, “Actually, that’s a false start, technically.”
“It’s a false start. That should be called a false start. Everyone moved before the ball was snapped.”
That uncalled penalty ultimately made the difference in the game as the Eagles won, 24-19.
