Tony Romo and Jim Nantz are among the best, if not the best, broadcasting duo in the NFL. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback's innate ability to call out plays before they happen and his fan-like passionate commentary have made him one of the most revered commentators in the sport. But his Christmas Day outfit left fans less than impressed.
Romo showed up at the commentary booth at the SoFi Stadium embracing the Christmas spirit. He and Nantz ditched their suits and sported Christmas-themed ugly sweaters for the game between the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos, and fans roasted the duo on social media for their bold choice. Here are some of the best reactions:
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How much does Tony Romo earn?
Some fans expressed sympathy for Tony Romo and Jim Nantz having to broadcast a game between the two teams with four wins this season.
But the former NFL star is paid handsomely to sit in the booth. Tony Romo signed a 10-year extension with CBS in 2020 and will reportedly earn $18 million per season. His co-star Jim Nantz reportedly earns $10.5 million a year, making the duo the most expensive commentary team in sports history.
Romo and Nantz rank first and second, ahead of Mike Tirico, Joe Buck, and Troy Aikman in the list of the highest-paid commentators in the NFL. While it seems like a waste of their talents to have them broadcast an inconsequential game on Christmas Day, Romo and Nantz possess the ability to make an uninteresting game exciting with their energy and passion.
But they will have their work cut out trying to get fans excited about Baker Mayfield and Russell Wilson battling it out to help their teams improve to 5-10. Neither quarterback has had a season to remember, but like Romo and Nantz, they, too, will have to get through this game.
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