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Tony Romo Defends Commentary Amid Ongoing Criticism

1/28/2026

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Tony Romo addressed criticism of his NFL commentary during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.
Romo has faced backlash since joining CBS in 2017 for perceived under-preparedness and excessive commentary.
He said criticism is part of the job and he remains true to himself.
Romo is entering his 10th season as CBS's lead analyst after a 2020 contract worth $180 million.

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Tony Romo addressed criticism of his NFL commentary during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.
Romo has faced backlash since joining CBS in 2017 for perceived under-preparedness and excessive commentary.
He said criticism is part of the job and he remains true to himself.
Romo is entering his 10th season as CBS's lead analyst after a 2020 contract worth $180 million.