Tony Romo

I agree completely. He's so willing to go "out there" without caution that I think he has a bright future in this field.

Less is sometimes more.....I know he is the color guy but I come from this school of broadcasting,

Starr.....Dowler....Touchdown.

Remember this thread when everyone hates him 5 years from now.

Four weeks into the season and I think he's doing a very good job and will likely only get better.  I think he brings some enthusiasm to the broadcast that wasn't there with Sims and with that does get a little too wordy.  I have the same problem when I see a pathology I haven't seen in a while I'll get to talking and the patient is giving me the that's great just fix it look. 

I have some family and friends that think he has done an AWFUL job but I just don't see it.

Loved him from his first game.
"enthusiasm" is the key.

I'm a Romo fan for one simple reason. I don't have to listen to Phil Simms. 

I think guys fresh from the league still know what they’re looking at and are more interesting to listen to. Simms hasn’t played in 30 years, it shouldn’t be surprising he provided little insight. The game will pass Romo by as well, but his ability to call out play calls is interesting. 

I think a lot of people like him because he is from Wisconsin. I am from Wisconsin. I haven't found him any different from any others, they all seem to irritate me one way or the other.

MUCH more insightful than most. He tries to tell you what is really going on, such as offensive play calling is mainly dictated by what the defense is showing, etc. 

Henry posted:

Remember this thread when everyone hates him 5 years from now.

X4 never forgets

GBFanForLife posted:

I think a lot of people like him because he is from Wisconsin. I am from Wisconsin. I haven't found him any different from any others, they all seem to irritate me one way or the other.

I'm from Wisconsin and I ought'a know, it's Blatz, Blatz, Blatz beer... etc.

He may sink or he may swim, but I haven't been irritated so far.

I like him, but I could see where some could hate him.  If you want someone that's polished and brief with their analysis, he's definitely not for you.  But so far, at the very least I have found him interesting and that's something that most analysts really aren't.  I probably am cutting him some slack because he's from Wisconsin, but also because I think he's a pretty likeable guy.

Had Cutler become an announcer, I probably wouldn't have cut him much if any slack at all.

His jittery squirrel energy can be a bit much and he may smooth the edges as he gets a little more comfortable with Nantz.  He doesn't have to fill every second with analysis, no matter how interesting.  Sometimes it's nice just to watch the play unfold and take it all in yourself without having to break every detail down.  Aikman may not be as insightful or instant in his analysis but he usually picks pretty good but limited spots to bring to light.  I love detailed analysis in separate programing like NFL's Playbook series (they've unfortunately ended) but not constantly during a broadcast.  Sometimes predicting the play is interesting and sometimes annoying.  Definitely a step up from most though.

In my job I have to talk to people from all over the world, all of which are forced to speak English.  They all do their best & some apologize when I can't understand them (believe me, there are some HEAVY accents).  My standard reply is absolutely no need to apologize as I can't speak any of your native language.

Point is, I have a hard time criticizing someone for doing something that I can't do.  I couldn't announce an NFL game.  And I certainly couldn't play any NFL position.  (Probably couldn't be a coordinator either.)

I like him a lot as an analyst.  I think his over-exuberance can be attributed to being new to the position and trying too hard.  He can cut back a little bit on his commentary.  

bvan posted:

GBFanForLife posted:

I think a lot of people like him because he is from Wisconsin. I am from Wisconsin. I haven't found him any different from any others, they all seem to irritate me one way or the other.

I'm from Wisconsin and I ought'a know, it's Blatz, Blatz, Blatz beer... etc.

 

Actually the song goes, " I'm from Milwaukee and I ought to know, good ol Blatz beer wherever you go. Kegs, cans or bottles all taste the same, the three best are one beer and Blatz is the name".   

He called the Bears TD on Damarious Randall and saw that fade in the EZ coming a mile away. Unfortunately, 3 years in the NFL hasn't taught Randall what was coming. Maybe 23 needs to tape the games Romo calls and learn a lil something.

Pistol GB posted:

I do like his Northern accent.  

What accent?  

Ya dere hey, only in Greeen Baaye.

Oh Chriye hey I knoowe.

Henry posted:

Remember this thread when everyone hates him 5 years from now.

5 weeks is more like it.  wouldn't dare give him a crack boy game would they ? 

Romo has been refreshing, but I still don't like his voice.  He's definitely got a Kermit the frog thing going.

His play insight is nice, but he gets quite a few wrong too.  Chucky calls them after they have happened, we'll see how long it takes before Romo gets gun shy on his calls after getting it wrong enough times.

My friend's dog would have been better than Sims.... so yes, he's an improvement.

I didn't mind NotPhil Simms.  

Brainwashed Boris posted:

Henry posted:

Remember this thread when everyone hates him 5 years from now.

X4 never forgets

Well, then put my name on top of the list.  I like Romo quite a bit.  However, I reserve the rights to change my mind, 10 years from now.

Hay...as for his voice,  everyone from Wisconsin sounds funny.  You know?

Esox posted:

Hay...as for his voice,  everyone from Wisconsin sounds funny.  You know?

In so? Ain't it?

Cavetoad posted:

My friend's dog would have been better than Sims.... so yes, he's an improvement.

am I that friend?  and if so, which dog?   

I have a difficult time liking anything "dallas cowboy" but he's sounds a hellva lot better that Simms.

BartManDude posted:

Cavetoad posted:

My friend's dog would have been better than Sims.... so yes, he's an improvement.

am I that friend?  and if so, which dog?   

Any of them...

But to keep it interesting, let's go Kosmo.  Tanner is a close 2nd.

Esox posted:

Brainwashed Boris posted:

Henry posted:

Remember this thread when everyone hates him 5 years from now.

X4 never forgets

Well, then put my name on top of the list.  I like Romo quite a bit.  However, I reserve the rights to change my mind, 10 years from now.

Hay...as for his voice,  everyone from Wisconsin sounds funny.  You know?

 

Oh yeahhh what you mean we sound funny?  What are yooz talking aboat?

"TIMEOUT BEARS!!! TIMEOUT BEARS!!! TIMEOUT PACKERS!!! TIMEOUT PACKERS!!!"

He has potential, but currently, he's a dickwad.

HATERADE!!!

FinnLander posted:

 And I certainly couldn't play any NFL position.  (Probably couldn't be a coordinator either.)

Can you kick a ball?  Tampa Bay may be calling you after last night.

Even TB could not be that desperate.....  (where is the emoji of a guy falling on his arse?).

TB would consider Grammatica after last night...

It sure shows the value of having a good kicker (*cough**Crosby*cough). 

Tampa Bay traded up in the second round for Roberto Aguayo in last years draft. Aguayo’s backup plan lost a game last night. 

Thats fail on a supreme level. 

When asked who was in the room when they told Roberto was being waived Head Coach Dirk Koetter said, “Me, Jason, and Hard Knocks”

I’m of the opinion Koetter isn’t long for the NFL. 

It could be worse

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