Stephen A. Smith, Will Cain Have Intense Debate Over Tony Romo | First Take | April 12, 2017

Stephen A. Smith and Will Cain debate the racial implications of Tony Romo being honored by the Mavericks.
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[@benchcritics8873]

As a black person. Stephen a.smith went too far. it was never about race

[@a-ddaigrepont3375]

amen

[@damaincane3528]

For real man ....I always hate when they bring racism into sports. Growing up in mia I had friends from every different race imaginable and sports was the thing that brought us all togther!

[@wouking6972]

Please stop

[@sabihfaraz6732]

Its not even about race for him either Lol both him and Max will always look for smallest shit to hate on Romo or anything related to the Cowboys I'm not even a Cowboys fan in fact I find them annoying but I'd never hate a player that much to the point where I'll hate on a city celebrating a guy they love retiring only bias New Yorkers like SAS and Max would go that far

[@CRS099]

For Stephen A it mostly is

[@nicholasgordon3130]

I'm with Will Cain on this, this isn't about race

[@marshalleddy4028]

yes it is.

[@bigty390]

Kyle McSweeney Yes it is

[@miamiheat5764]

Tyron Wells lol its really not just stfu

[@bigty390]

Miami heat yes it is

[@DSmith365]

Nicholas Gordon SAS checked that hoe!

[@jordanphillips9621]

SAS is reaching way to much now...he think he speaking for all black men, when this is in fact just a normal sports convo...this makes us look extremely sensitive...smh

[@mikec4487]

JPhill DaRealDeal dam babygirl u fine as hell 😘

[@FallacyUnknown]

JPhill DaRealDeal agreed

[@Lindwhore]

JPhill DaRealDeal amen! Love this comment. People like SAS are part of the problem, always gotta play that race card. It's disgusting.

[@lifewithgthemac161]

JPhill DaRealDeal white privileged is real

[@mlo009]

He gets angry for no reason. Like Will said, it's the bond with a celebrated athlete to the city, doesn't matter who or what race is he/she is.

[@kayvon7263]

I'm black myself, but Stephen A. always try's to bring in the race card when in fact it has nothing to do with race...

[@IntashablE]

the irony is that tony romo is mexican american lol

[@marcusleday9006]

Facts I love me some stephen A but he doesn't have to bring race into it

[@tthomaselli2]

Stephen A. Smith did his best impersonation of the mainstream media & one of their many & overly used tactics: Playing the race card.

[@wssidaho]

FUCK!!!!! Everything to Stephen Asshole Smith is racist! This is why there is racism....people dont see people as a person they always see color!

[@TheMikey7979]

Was needs to be let go !!!!!

[@tucsonspartans]

Allen Iverson is celebrated in Philly in the same way and never won a championship

[@loganfrench8324]

I agree but Allen Iverson is better in his field than Tony

[@Brain.00005]

However, allen iverson revolutionized the game with his ball handling and fierce scoring. Also, Allen Iverson made it to the finals. Tony Romo is ass in the playoffs anf is always getting hurt. Plus Allen Iverson crossed over the best player of all time. But Tony Romo almost lost against the lions in the playoffs.

[@unclesnorker1970]

Allen Iverson was also a racist thug who started a riot and attacked white people and got out of jail free card because he was black. So yeah, Iverson got it way easier than Romo. I don't think Romo could go with some of his big white offenseive linemen and start a race riot and have the community and establishment kiss his ass. Wouldn't happen.

[@johnhamburg533]

So is Brian Dawkins

[@gloedup150]

Iverson is in his own category he's one of the greatest basketball players ever and he had a big impact on the NBA off the court iverson the goat lol

[@ronl6610]

This is why Will is better than Max. Max and not even Skip in the past would have the balls to call out Stephen A like this. Bravo Will Cain for keeping it real.

[@sabihfaraz6732]

@Papa Willy Max shares the same hate for Romo and anything related to the Cowboys their both NY fans who always go at Will Cain no matter what I'm not even a Cowboys fan but I gotta call it like it is when Max and SAS are being bias haters Lol

[@MrMurphy81]

Thank you

[@AminoSpeaks]

I'm black and I don't see why Stephen a brought up race

[@LilYungPharaoh]

Why does Stephen A always try to make things racial?

[@marshalleddy4028]

because he's telling the truth

[@pats6432]

Marshall Eddy if the truth is nonsense then yes he's speaking the truth

[@doubled6900]

because he wants to gain ratings

[@javiescareno4738]

Romo is only half white and half Mexican so why bring up a race card I will never understand.

[@bigty390]

Nexuprodgy _ He treated more white so stfu

[@itsintheword230]

SAS IS WRONG TO BRING UP RACE.......WILL GOT HIM GOOD. Now SAS gets heated when he gets checked

[@SpiritLedServant]

For those who want to know, I'm a black man. With that begin said, Will Cain is right on this one. The Romo retirement celebration is all about Romo's consistent loyalty to his team, city and all the fans. Nothing more. Championships and other awards aren't the only things that can be celebrated. The intangibles merit gratitude as well. In conclusion, in this case, your statement is utterly ridiculous. Please have a seat Mr. Smith.

[@MountainMassOutDoors]

Jackie robinson

[@MountainMassOutDoors]

Steven a is a joke he always crys race

[@SpiritLedServant]

😮 How time flies in 5 years! Lol With that being said, I’m not a ‘black man’ as I once thought in the past. Realistically, I’m a man who’s complexion is light brown, but hey the color of my skin doesn’t define my character. However, my point about Romo still stands. All you men and women of the HUMAN race have a great day … no matter your complexion.

[@SpiritLedServant]

@@MountainMassOutDoors Please elaborate if you have time. I’d like to understand what you mean. It’s been a long time since I heard their debate on the topic.

[@jackofalltrades123]

​@kingkevintheone9648 you look black to me bro lol I'm a white guy but I don't care. If you a good person then welcome. That being said will Cain is right. You know who was beloved in a mavs uniform and he's not even a star? Dorian finney Smith and it breaks my heart he's in a Brooklyn uniform

[@KJA1693]

Will Cain crushed Stephen A. here.

[@shane804]

Allen Iverson has never won a championship and the fans go nuts when he walks into Wells Fargo stop bringing race into this smh

[@unclesnorker1970]

Yeah Dark Black, cause you ain't on here to defend black race baiting and let alone your name if fucking no doubt racist as fuck. POS!!!

[@THISISRISE]

Moist Shane Iverson was far greater than Romo. he even went to the finals. Romo never got anywhere. but I agree it's not about race

[@deandreacetron7309]

Moist Shane did you just compare Allen Iverson to Tony romo? I'm not going to get into why your wrong but if would've said Chris Paul with similar playoff non success, you still wouldn't have a point.

[@unclesnorker1970]

Should have said Warren Moon, He got one more win then Romo but more losses too and had the biggest collapse in Playoff history.

[@jermainhayes5004]

gtfoh

[@bEASToUTtHEbOX]

3:56 SAS "Did I let ya'll speak...?" Max "No not really..." 😂😂😂

[@jimmy33music]

Best part lmao

[@GyroChannel]

Name one black athlete? Mike Vick signed a one day contract with Atlanta just so he could retire as a falcon. The city loves him just as Dallas loves Romo.

[@Threezus17]

AI as well

[@chipskylark5086]

espn using race for views smh

[@cashmoney2909]

Dude its a debate that came up. Just shut up.

[@marcfolkman3078]

Their owner by disney what do we expect

[@thimbro7721]

Will Cane is actually sane and reasonable...cant say the same for the other two

[@chrissantos5580]

He needs to go to fox sports fuck woke take

[@Threezus17]

@@chrissantos5580 lol relax white boy

[@demisor9701]

He's only "sane" and "reasonable" if you're a deluded conservative.

[@thimbro7721]

@@demisor9701 All three of them are conservatives

[@henrygucci360]

Quote of the day "I don't think I'm black..." -Will Cain.

[@damasterpiece]

As a black man, im tired of race baiting now....

[@hollowmenz]

They are only talking about race because its what the general public is always thinking and talking about, I'm sure you deal with it occasionally

[@vanessaarauz6659]

And because of it, we will ALWAYS have issues

[@mega00760]

we all are this petty shit cheapens the real raciest issue that happen both ways and all races.

[@karlosriovista672]

As a black man you should be tired of steven A smith

[@Dre__Day]

Much Respect To Will Cain

[@demisor9701]

Tony Romo is garbage and doesn't deserve the level of recognition he gets. He was a failure as a quarterback.

[@Dre__Day]

@@demisor9701 did you even watch the video ?!

[@2408Brandon]

Will Cain won this battle. I'm black !

[@marvick099]

Lol no you're not

[@MrYoungjr]

Brandon Edwards stop lying lol

[@willowandluka5302]

"I don't think I'm black, I'm just Will Cain" best quote on First Take ever.

[@deconaroberts9763]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I love will

[@eseibiotheautomatic2074]

stephan a is tripping

[@curtismynameheard4628]

Eseibio The Automatic lol right

[@keanemartin2738]

im a black man and Will Cain was dead on the fucking money race dont got shit to do with this

[@deeboii7182]

Sas finds anyway to bring race in to a debate smh

[@ryanansloan2686]

Will Cain is too good and too smart for this show. I'd say they should make him a permanent host but it would be a waste of his talents.

[@erikcoleman4124]

Stephen A. is wrong on this one, just look at how all of the Knicks players who never won a chip are treated.

[@JayShifu]

This was one of my favorite segments ever on First Take. Totally great points AND hilarious at the same time!

[@benstanley3455]

This isn't about race so show some respect man

[@N0rBert0119]

Tony Romo aint even white. Stephen A. needs to chill with that race card.

[@detective___mcnulty]

Good point.

[@LetThereBeLightxx]

he's white clearly, his country of origin is irrelevant. Will is right on the debate though, race is irrelevant.

[@kb5924]

Yup he’s Mexican American

[@westsideraider689]

Hol' up Stephen A. Sit down..... Be humble

[@BobbyFlip86]

i fucks wit u sas... But not on this one.

[@footballneverstops8143]

I'm black and I don't agree what Stephen A is saying. It's has nothing to do with race. Tony Romo did a lot for his city. Exactly what he said.

[@seanp2434]

Shout out to Will Cain for saying what he really felt. Plus he kept his composure the whole time and didn't start yelling like Stephen a. Always does.

[@Ezanaizeazy]

Max continues to impress with his patience, open-mindedness, & intelligence.

[@nathancardenas2719]

North Virginian indeed. I miss him on max and Marcellus. now he has sit across and debate this blitheri g idiot.

[@Ezanaizeazy]

He ain't a idiot but with all the time they have to prepare for these questions, it's surprising he landed on race being the reason why Tony Romo gets celebrated IN DALLAS LOL

[@Riveraman08]

Romo is Latino, not white lol

[@kb5924]

Christian Rivera exactly he’s Mexican American

[@PPM209]

Christian Rivera the comment i was looking for💯🇲🇽🇺🇸

[@nigeuldemby1313]

I LOVE WILL CAIN!!! SAS USES THE RACE CARD TOOOO MUCH!!!!

[@aklmax_]

Come on Stephen a you're better than that, bro.

[@stormsurge24]

I'm black and this is annoying. Dude I'm so sick of race being brought into something that has no place. I best he only drinks his coffee black

[@LordCowbxyRDR]

It’s what gets viewers and that’s all they care about

[@jackbaur18]

Just lost respect for Stephan A Smith. Race played no part in this what so ever and to bring it up is ridiculous.

[@luisgarza8225]

damnn really SAS this was really cool till uu brought up races smdfh

[@knightlifeproductions]

No wonder Skip left. He couldn't deal with Steven A stupid theories.

[@naturalselection3815]

Skip has just as much if not more stupid theories lol

[@fabianguevara6584]

Didnt know Skip used to work with him

[@walterjohnson1740]

No he left because ESPN did not want people to be real and they wanted to control what people say because will Cain wouldn't last a day and Shannon Sharpe face

[@TheLifeofBowser]

Stephen a Smith really bringing this topic to low levels.... this is dumb... as a Dallas resident, a mavs and cowboys fan I thought this was great to honor Romo... And Romo not even white....

[@godslove0609]

The problem with Stephen A is that he thinks he speaks for all black people. I am still confused how a fun night celebrating Tony Romo turned into race and then when Will Cain makes a valid point he wants to scream and holler at him.

[@biggieredd561]

3:32 look at will face 😭😂😂😭😂😭 Fucking priceless

[@angelnovak8003]

I'm African American and I know this isn't a racial thing

[@ikeeparoid2095]

RAY LEWIS would get the same treatment as romo if bmore had a nba team

[@nickv8064]

This is a debate about absolutely fucking nothing.

[@jdpatriot7550]

Yo they were actually getting heated that shit 😂😂

[@cheesecheddar7468]

This video shows Will Cain is the smartest man alive.

[@kyniefdixon4228]

SAS was way off base here. For once, I do agree with Will Cain here

[@micahhammond7495]

Greatest first take video ever 😭

[@d-marl5564]

I need you to hurry up, so I can respond....YOU DON'T GEY TO JUST --CHURP,CHURP,CHURP......and I cant respond.....WHAT THE HELL YOU THINK THIS IS......Will Cain........😂😂💪🤘🤘🤘 Hilarious

[@RyGuy1127]

Stephen a smith needs to quit bringing race into situations like this

[@robertb7225]

He needs to stop acting like he's the voice of all black people if anything he makes us less then what we are with his idiocy

[@surgie8389]

As a black man I agree with Will Cain. It's not often that I agree with Will Cain, but what does this issue have to do with race?

[@arturogamboa6842]

Romo was undrafted ,signed his first nfl contract for 10,000 dollars, was gonna get cut but a quincey carter failed drug test saved him. Then the rest was epic history.

[@abarney336]

Got to the bit where Molly screams "Tim Tebow." Turning off the video now.

[@chaelsonnen7470]

Will Cain gonna give SAS & Max a 10 hit combo one day -the bad guy

[@andymore62]

Will Cain basically ethered Stephen A’s argument, so he got louder and pulled the race card to shut the argument down. Embarrassing.

[@dylanfrench5108]

This is beyond a debate😂😂

[@wolverineheat5606]

Will Cain is right even though Stephen A has a point about black athletes he made things far too personal and is blinded by his hatred of the Cowboys

[@ryanmarron6105]

SAS needs to shut up about race it's annoying

[@shaayaellis1436]

If Tony Romo wasn't a Cowboy he would be Philip Rivers/Kirk Cousins...good enough to start on Sunday but not elite enough to win when it counts.

[@1omega]

"I don't think I'm black." -Will Cain I don't know why but that was some funny ass shit. Lol

[@hunterdaykin5916]

lol Stephen A. was the same person who last year said Lovie Smith was fired from the Bucs bc he is black. Does he think about anything other than race?

[@ibranflakes8954]

No other athlete is admired like Romo, white, black, brown, green, yellow or red. First Take is too much.

[@donaldpace9033]

Molly said Tim Tebow😂 good job...

[@bobman713]

Not sure why Stephen A. still has a job at ESPN.

[@detective___mcnulty]

SAS should have left race out of this debate, but I love when they​ debate. It makes the show great.

[@jeremyjackson2452]

SAS always brings in race, it's tiring...

[@juelz1047]

Wow this debate escalated quickly

[@sociallyawkward9633]

Lol this the maddest I've ever seen Stephen A smith get

[@tank100286]

with Tim Tebow. I think it had more to do with him wearing his religion on his shoulder.. This whole tony Romo thing. I really don't think it has anything to do with race. But, I don't get why Romo is being celebrated like he was as good as Troy Aikman.

[@chaelsonnen5018]

Tebow uses religion to gain more revenue & chances

[@d.j.cuthbertson4585]

Mike Tank Brown ll it’s because Dallas fans have a weird hard ok for Romo lol I live in Dallas but I’m a Broncos fan and Dallas fans are just weird people for guys that stay on the team. Written and Romo for example will always be legends even though neither has a ring for doing a lot for the community and being on the team forever

[@imJUSTdusty1]

Stephen a Smith bringing up race again

[@Moonside77]

Will Cain, TAKE HIS JOB lmfao

[@damonthomas2975]

This may be the first time in my life I've ever said this but Will Cain is right. Stephen A. made something about race that never was. I'm glad so many others in the comments agree and see it the same way. I'm the first to want oppression against minorities realized and fixed but when you start going down this rabbit hole of "Oh, Tony Romo got invited to play basketball and not a black man, how racist." You invite people on the other side of the debate to say "see it's you making it all about race not us." And for what it's worth when it comes to this conversation they're right. SAS doesn't know when or how to play the black card, Max really is blacker than he is.

[@joseflores4222]

Will Cain is accurate in his statements

[@RB-mk7ph]

HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS

[@curtismynameheard4628]

Movie Fan lol

[@dspbx718]

Will Cain be getting under Steven A Smith's skin 😭😭😭😭

[@bladeguru6358]

Tony Gwynn, Larry Fitzgerald, Patrick Ewing, Donovan McNabb, Allen Iverson, etc. Terrible argument by SA. Obvious race baiting.

[@SethSilver24]

Tony Romo's real name is Antonio Ramiro. But thanks for going SJW on us SAS, no wonder Skip Bayless left. All you did was turn it into a race issue, when it was Romo being honored by the city of Dallas. Gr8 b8 m8 I r8 8/8.

[@johntorres9504]

SAS I challenge you to have some Cheese with your Whine 🍷 cause you reaching, wt hell this gotta do with a black qb.The dude is Mexican/American undrafted Dallas cowboys All-time leader in yards & TDs. The disrespect. Quit hating and talking nonsense B.S. and maybe ill watch this show again. There's way more Grey to this Black&White world u seem to live in.

[@jdac22]

I'm a black man, and love my people. But SAS is reaching on this one. I agree with Will Cain. SAS, speak for yourself. Race has nothing to do with this. Tony's high level of praise is simply because he's a loved Cowboys QB.

[@jonnydavis6066]

stephen a smith and will cain goin at it like a married couple 👫

[@danny90871]

warren moon was 3-7 in playoff appearances with a worst qb rating than romo.

[@patrickgray5633]

Killer B I agree he shouldn't even be in the Hall of Fame.

[@AnakinGuystalker]

Will is right

[@ok1310]

Tracy McGrady gets celebrated and he never won a playoff series lol

[@jcanthony16]

I really don't think it's racial. Romo just has a lot of fans

[@regallen7394]

Allen iverson was celebrated and he never won the championship. Wtf is SAS talking about smh lost respect for him

[@divxne7826]

But he went to the NBA finals though

[@regallen7394]

2pac Frederick and what the fuck does that mean. You get awards for losing? No. did the city of Philly celebrate AI yes. Didn't AI go to another city? And overseas? Yes. he came back and Philly people still loved him he was celebrated and honored has nothing to do with race

[@wansaithanpaeng1394]

so only black could feel lol

[@Seibonn]

Tony Romo is having a Sympathy Tour

[@camachosc]

ESPN it's time to say goodbye to Stephen A Smith please

[@bwilly3615]

why on earth does SAS gotta bring up race lmao totally irrelevant in the matter

[@pats6432]

Thank you will cain!

[@Frank_San_Nicolas]

You don't honor a retiring QB this way. This is more like make a wish or special kid fans. What r u thinking Cuban? You guys should be chillin in a luxury press box.

[@russellsimien7936]

"To make this racial is so far beyond the pail, that it makes real racial issues hard to pay attention to"

[@markquelsmith9326]

Tony Romo Is A Joke

[@chaelsonnen7470]

Oh god, Romo is trash. Good Riddance -the bad guy

[@doubled6900]

If he was black he wouldn't get this much attention.

[@HeadOfTheTables]

chill.

[@ijclnl48]

Chael Sonnen I love Chael more than a man should.

[@coreyadams7915]

Says the guy who's claim to fame is that you talk a lot but never won a title.

[@eazyduzit-tr3nx]

Double D Too much Screamin A Smith for you man..

[@jaelingilmore7760]

yo this got intense

[@johnbrisco1978]

Stephen forgot about Allen Iverson !!! Lmao 😂