Tony Romo on $180 million CBS contract

Tony Romo was given an unprecedented broadcasting deal from CBS Sports. The former Dallas Cowboy quarterback discusses what the contract means to him. He reflects on his first football contract, standing up to Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, demanding what he was worth.
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[@robertgainz4221]

Romo seems like he doesn’t want to do the interview.

[@seanolvera8474]

Robert Gainz was thinking the same thing

[@whenmullet2674]

No, how many times does he need to say he doesn't want the talk about his contract? How many different times does he have to say he doesn't want to talk about his contract? How many different ways does he have to say he doesn't want to talk about his contract? I get the feeling he doesn't want to talk about his contract. So I don't see why he has to keep saying he doesn't wan to talk about his contract. They never should have put this video up of him saying he doesn't wan to talk about his contract so we din't have to see and hear him say he doesn't wan to talk about his contract. I just don't think he wanted to talk about his contract. Ask him about football, golf, his family, his wife, his car, his house, his college career, anything but 5 minutes about his contract and how he doesn't want to talk about it. Get it?

[@whenmullet2674]

@yougotservedyo Sorry, much like Tony, I don't want to talk about the contract.

[@whenmullet2674]

@yougotservedyo I'm self employed and haven't worked for 3 months Bro, got no income or unemployment. But thanks for asking.

[@nflsportsesport4248]

Well, when he said I don't want to talk about it and the guy tries like 6 different times to ask a question about it...why would he seem like he wants to do the interview.

[@carlosinda3553]

Romo got his money while Dak is asking for 40 million

[@JonathanGarcia-wy7xg]

Fuck Dak..greddy puto he is! Cant even be half of romo !

[@guajardo172]

@@JonathanGarcia-wy7xg he already has has half the wins romo had in the playoffs lol vato envidioso.

[@JonathanGarcia-wy7xg]

Really...he has half the wins? With Zeke in and cooper right? Romo carried the team by himself puto

[@stash8293]

Jonathan Garcia it was Jerry’s fault for him to carry the team, Tony couldn’t win shit when it mattered

[@koretv1581]

two different players

[@mellownun9220]

He is uncomfortable talking about the contract bc very few people can relate to it. He understands that having that much money is not in the norm. Answering those questions would have only hurt his image in the general public. In my opinion, he did the right thing by staying humble and grateful for what he has earned.

[@forc3ofxf3ar51]

Mellow Nun agreed, I think it’s just his wording that made it come across weird.

[@actionjohnny93]

Yeah especially in this time when many others including his fans are really struggling legally, him talking about all these millions can sound like rubbing salt in the wound!

[@garvinjoseph5131]

💯

[@jaredcorreafitness9666]

Mellow Nun Nailed it. Class act

[@jessiegarcia1641]

Right on well said!😉 my thoughts exactly

[@chipster504]

He got paid because CBS didn't want to lose him... which makes him worth this amount, along with the fact that 180 million is nothing to a major network.

[@12WeMet1]

Complete speculation, but I bet part of the reason he is uncomfortable talking about his broadcasting contract is because he sits next to the greatest of all time who doesn’t make anywhere near as much

[@12WeMet1]

Like the guys who have been doing this for decades make pennies compared to him. Only a humble man would feel this way though, which is why he is a respectable guy.

[@braxtonslife7779]

I don’t know. The ESPN question was pretty fair and had nothing to do with money.

[@jfox11000]

The greatest of all time Is Tom Brady and pretty sure he isn’t sitting next to him guy

[@krispybananaz]

Joshua Fox he’s talking about Jim Nantz 😂😂 I swear you Brady fans are so quick to defend him when a post has nothing to do with him.

[@LakersFanSinceJulyst]

+Joshua Fox Brady is the GOAT at filming sidelines and texting the ball boys. Cheating Patriots have 2 legit Super Bowls AT BEST.

[@SalmanHussain]

What a humble guy! Always loved Romo! That’s my Quarterback!

[@xTWOTONTIMx]

Tony is and always was humble. Ran into him a lot in Irving, Texas. He deserves that money, Put his body on the line for that franchise for many years. Great competitor and even greater person.

[@bullmilk]

Tim Hunnicutt Much agreed. The man anchored a mediocre franchise for a decade behind an o-line that looked more like a revolving door than a blocking unit.

[@josephhinton9716]

@Andre Johnson You know darn well he is only one person and his o-line was truly trash. Not to mention the defense caused him to constantly have to score over 30 pts. a game to win, and usually had to try and make comebacks. Don't. Just don't ya know? It's a viewpoint with absolutely no knowledge or any sort of examination as to what was going on with the team, which has more than one player on it usually incase you were unaware.

[@chriscota1635]

I would say the difference between Tony and Dak is that Tony made magic happen with little to nothing at times. Dak has had a great Oline, good RB and average to above average defense. I think Dak made big strides as a passer this year, but he couldn’t bring the team back from 10+ point deficits. Tony would almost always make a game out of it even when down. I mean they did get blown out once in a while 09 to Brees and to Brady a couple years later I think. Dak and the Cowboys got blown out like 4 times this last season alone. Obviously as a couch analysis observation I think Tony is humble and led with his abilities, determination , toughness and resilience. Dak has had good to great teams since he entered the league and his wins are trending down every year. Coaching is part of it. But I think he may not be the leader we thought he was. Physically he is improving as a passer. Travis Fredric is retiring, Tyron Smith is passed his prime. They have a young star in Collins and Martin is still playing well. That Oline is not not what it was even three years ago the running and passing game will suffer because of it. They definitely need to address that and the d-line in the draft. But my guess is the team will be less talented and will reflect in more losses for the next three years or so. I am ranting but I am a Romo fan. Dak has earned some respect from this fan (not like it would matter to him as I’m just one fan) but he has proven nothing. Romo deserved his spot back when he was healthy back in 2016. The only way I will ever like Dak is if he wins a Super Bowl with the boys. I just don’t see it happening. I honestly thought every year that Romo was quarterback that the boys had a chance to go. I don’t feel that way with Dak. To be honest I was hoping the cowboys would sign Teddy Bridgewater and let Dak walk if he wasn’t happy with 28-30 million a year.

[@josephhinton9716]

Andre Johnson Dak has usually (not always) had better overall teams and for once was blessed with some defenses that were okay/good statistically. On paper his teams typically look better and are expected to perform as such. Higher expectations because the talent on the roster is superior.

[@chriscota1635]

Haha just recalled that they blew out the saints in 09. Would definitely take Romo as we did that with Miles Austin as his number 1.

[@ciscodiaz593]

I love and appreciate Tony's humility. His parents and grandparents did a phenomenal job raising him. Most people in his position would gloat, but instead he remains humble.

[@wadescott2036]

Wisco boy most of em are

[@alfredoalcantar8691]

Ok I will gloat

[@williamstang3776]

Does no one notice how humble this man is? He doesn't want to talk about it because he earlier said back in 07 he signed a ridiculous amount of money. which was less than what cbs is giving him. I love this guy. God bless him.

[@mikeaf1988]

Tony and jay Cutler are on the same level as talent. Meaning he is garbage

[@alfredoalcantar8691]

mikeaf1988 facts

[@derrickk3208]

Man please, he’s humble because he know he didn’t and never deserved it. Get y’all gullible ass out of here....

[@fwd105]

Agreed, thought exactly the same

[@metoceedeelee]

@Randy Lahey haters gon' hate

[@jefferyespj]

He's a very humble guy we could all learn from him

[@opaulhus]

This interview feels so different than the first one, like he wanted no part of it. I like Romo a lot usually but that day he wasn't into talking... what's the point

[@santiagospangler1999]

Olivier Paul-Hus Just not with that contract subject due to all the controversy

[@whenmullet2674]

See other parts of the interview, he JUST DIDN'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT HIS CONTRACT. This should never have been posted.

[@jerimayavondristen9955]

@@whenmullet2674 Yea but come on, thats lottery money he had know they were going to ask him about it the least he could do is spin some answer about how he's grateful to have a job he likes and get paid well for it and that he was grateful when he signed the contract. Its not a hard question to dodge. But the way he just refused to talked about it made things really awkward, its stopped the interview in its tracks.

[@whenmullet2674]

@@jerimayavondristen9955 One question leads to another and ultimately he's asked are you worth it? That is a no win question, all the interviewer had to do was MOVE THE HELL ON to the next line of questuions.

[@jerimayavondristen9955]

@@whenmullet2674 Just don't do interviews if you don't want to talk about by far the most intersting thing that recently happened to you, thats on Romo IMO.

[@anthonybroussard1102]

He's like the Rain Man of NFL broadcasting. 😎

[@jamienewton4053]

Romo so humble. Will not boast one bit about his money. That's refreshing.

[@bofadeeznuts469]

sleptember maybe he’s just a decent dude. And the inner psychological mechanisms are irrelevant

[@drevm7991]

Never heard any sports commentator mention money, why would he?

[@zakkrick]

Good that tony doesn’t talk about how much he gets pay, stay humble.

[@JB-kx9bx]

Romos got a great personality for the booth. His commentary for the 2019 AFC Championship game was one of the all time greats.

[@kevinsummers3067]

Going to Monday night would have been a bad move.Espn has ruined MNF, like everything they touch.

[@cballer77]

What is the point of the interview if Tony just says "I don't talk about that." Graham is great but Tony is just refusing to answer anything. What did he expect Graham to ask him about?

[@billyhill128]

What do you want him to say. Look at how much money I make . that not like him.

[@MarineBlueFade]

Complete humility which is a rare trait these days.

[@etchosts8162]

Just a guess but huge companies like CBS have disclosure agreements where the person isnt allowed to talk about it. I had a job like that.

[@SH19922x]

Tony is the most overrated schmuck in sports.

[@whenmullet2674]

ANYTHING BUT HIS CONTRACT OBVIOUSLY. How about football, golf, his family, his wife, his car, his college career, is all there is to Tony Romo a contract? i don't think so.

[@bobbyisenhour5817]

is it just me or is all these older celebrities starting to become like real real humans that are like real. crazy to see how humble and appreciative these guys are. wish people would see allot more of this side.

[@555dking]

Romo doesn’t want to talk about the numbers. Proceeds to put the number in the title

[@Wayne-xs1bs]

Start talking about your big contract everybody comes crawling out of the woodwork asking you for money, and that’s a fact.

[@julian32000]

it's honestly hilarious how much entertainment fuels the economy

[@victoriagarcia5533]

He is the best broadcaster on football right now. I like Collinsworth and Al Michaels too but Tony is top.

[@TreFKennedy]

Romo with the I’m not talking about the bag face lol

[@showtime951]

I don't know what I was expecting to hear. I don't know what I wanted to hear. I can understand a lot of reasons why Tony would want to avoid a lot of conversation about the new contract. I could have very easily, non-specifically responded to Graham's questions, were I Tony, while still avoiding numbers, terms and the extraordinary secrecy and obvious discomfort. I do know this left me feeling very strangely uncomfortable.

[@nathanmaki4508]

I bet Romo would trade that 180 million for a superbowl ring, he was a baller, bad luck/injuries robbed that.

[@405DCFL]

Your crazy dude

[@michaelx1511]

No he wouldn't

[@fullmetal1766]

He didnt and doesn't deserve it just like he didnt deserve all the money the cowboys gave him this guy is the world's luckiest man

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Best play by play guy on Tv right now!!

[@stewartj3407]

I like romo but I’ve always found people that avoid conversations about that stuff are a bit condescending a-holes. Everybody knows the contact numbers, who cares, I would speak on it. Just as I do if someone asks what I make, it don’t need to be a secret.

[@Chuck50081]

Yeah Tony. Super boring interview. Nobody was motivated by this interview. Shaq interview was awesome.

[@davidconnor5874]

It's hard to respect a man that'll take the money, but doesn't wanna tell you about the money. Like, if it's so distasteful, why'd you sign the deal?

[@merakki]

Such a good journalist,Interviewer.

[@ezl.i946]

Started off talking about a contract but dont go into details about the one we came to see

[@sm3dium]

Imagine taking hits for years and having injuries to just broadcasting the sport you know and making more money out it😂

[@davidr4523]

Graham Bensinger is such a wimp to ask a question. This information is all public knowledge. Graham has to lead conversation and be terrified to ask a question.

[@gitbint]

Comment Section: He's so humble. Show me one athlete - just one - who likes talking about his contract.

[@lancehr]

Watched the Superbowl day before... $180M for him? As an announcer? For that? Really? No wonder he has that mousy look on his face when asked about it.

[@lanstarphoenix3998]

Talks about his cowboy contract and then doesn't like talking contracts hmmm

[@stephensundayjr9991]

This annoyed me, he isn't asking your salary. Your doing an interview and being asked about something big that happened in your life and about your job.

[@mikescampfire1676]

Romo is worth it. Natural play caller.

[@noah7854]

Romo: Id rather not talk about the CBS contract Interviewer: *asks about CBS contract like 5 times afterwards* Dude just move on... he doesn't want to talk about it

[@jeffreyprovo]

Good job Tony, I was raised that u dont discuss certain subjects with people who aren't family and pretty sure money is on top of that list. I was also raised that its pretty rude to ask someone about their money, especially after they've politely asked u to move on to a new subject .

[@Mpayne1472]

I agree. Quite often when person is employed here in England it’s part of your contract not to talk about it

[@johnlandry7775]

Its absolute INSANITY to talk about a persons income on TV...

[@TheAndybenoit]

What an interesting clip. 5 minutes of a guy talking about how he doesn't want to answer any questions. Romo came off looking like a tool.

[@trueblue724]

He looks like a tool because he doesn’t want the world knowing how much money he makes? You look like a fucking tool for judging him for it.

[@Spaceboy-kj1cu]

Jerry always makes sure his guys are taken care of. He played it cool and didn’t make a big deal about not getting the QB starting position back. Now he is cashing in. Good for him!!

[@fitfogey]

Romo is the best announcer. Period. At the end of a game with no huddle the guy knows what the team driving down the field is going to play call before they run the play and he usually always gets it right. He adds flare to TV sports announcing and that is refreshing in a field of a bunch of dull gum chewers.

[@Divisiononebasketball]

Man that contract non conversation was awkward. Graham was acting like he was about to ask Tony for a loan. There’s nothing wrong with Tony saying that he was excited that CBS had that much faith in him and that the first thing he did was call his wife and his immediate family. He then should have said that the money or his financial situation will now allow him to continue the great work that he is doing with his foundation and other charitable causes.

[@trump45and2zig-zags]

Man the balls on him to say nah to Jerry and Bill!!

[@theunknown4570]

Now i see why he wasn't that good of a leader to the men. Lackadaisical attitude that kinda borders on uppity better than. Hell i'm kinda offended by his attitude. And i was THE BIGGEST ROMO FAN

[@jimli420]

Wow only tony romo could leave graham at a lost for words

[@bigtankmb]

I was never a Romo (or Cowboys) fan growing up so didn't really care to follow his career. But I have to say that watching him post NFL career and listening to him more and more, I love his perspective on life. He's not buying too much into himself and comes across as being very grounded and level-headed. I'm rooting for you Tony!

[@JarodShapiro]

Tony im a fan of urs and Dallas but bro you cant answer a question about how you felt when you got the offer for ur new contract? Tony is big time now I guess

[@InvestBetter.]

Dak Prescott: Works 4 years, but isn't worth $40 million to the Cowgirls Tony Romo: Works 2 years, is worth $180 million to CBS

[@carlossantiago5563]

Great to be white. 1 playoff game and made over 100 Million

[@HooyahPeacock]

He making what Dak think he is worth lol

[@Lab-Rat]

Yeah what is Dak thinking

[@romeovoid7276]

If Romo's worth $180M, think what Tom Brady would be worth.

[@mygtispeeds]

Mad respect for Romo after watching his interactions through this interview.

[@heshamaldhahiry95]

The host seems like he's glitching Error code: huckleberry Check your connection and power cycle console

[@keagan5379]

I heard he used to do hella drugs

[@kepler240]

he played CBS just like he played Jerry Jones

[@HoonurTX]

Wow. It's true what people are saying that he's basically ULTRA wealthy now and you hardly ever hear people with that kind of money talk about it for fear of getting eaten by the poor.

[@eliteaviators]

Very very very entertaining interview......................

[@kylefrancis3343]

Smh please it’s ain’t no luck when someone gives you a 180 million dollar contract unless you won the damn lotto

[@jmiogo]

Romo comes off poorly in this whole thing.

[@37yeahbuddy]

How? He comes off humbly if anything.

[@Justin_Numbers]

Clickbait!! This was anything but Tony talking contract.

[@kabtown5631]

Mr. Bensinger, I love how you kept your enthusiasm even if it got a little uncomfortable talking figures. Tony Romo talked about composure and you displayed it nicely!

[@robdobson5056]

Good announcer. Terrible interview.

[@jbratt]

Come back to the Cowboys 👍

[@bjones140]

We don't need his mediocre qb play #dak

[@Heyitzj0sh]

Come back and make pennies and get sacked by a bunch of 300lb linemen yeah right

[@InspirationVibration]

I'm sure the parameters of the interview were set beforehand and the contract was not on the list but the interviewer thought he could get it anyway and kept pressing but Romo declined gracefully each time. Respect to him.

[@kcsudeep8685]

Where is Ray Lewis, Deon Sanders ?! They dissed and disrespected Romo as TV hosts and now not only Romo is the highest paid broadcaster but also most beloved and most entertaining. He is also most knowledgeable of the game. He did not win the Superbowl but everything else he is ahead of everyone and winning.

[@trilljj]

Actually got to meet him and have a small conversation about the cowboys. Very very humble guy and very polite. I wish he could have gotten 360million

[@HXMbamwam]

Graham will NOT back down from getting a reply!

[@johnnielehew9442]

Tony you did not win a superbowl

[@owenoconnor3525]

He can’t talk about if he got a call? He’s acting like a little cupcake.

[@amehta23]

This is such a misleading title and clickbait

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

He said he didnt want to talk about it.Clickbait is Graham never even asks him about it.

[@1013Mrjake]

That’s the opposite of humble. I don’t talk about contracts. What? A normal dude would be like, “this is the coolest thing ever! It’s so much money!” Instead he says, “I don’t talk about that kind of stuff.” And makes the interviewer feel like a prick. And doesn’t apologize for if. The opposite of humility in that situation. He has to realize that regular people want to hear about that kind of stuff. That’s why he asks. Not because we want to see if he will act all pompous or anything. Ugh.. as a cowboy fan, I’m let down by this.

[@shemya93]

Why would he agree to an interview and then have no comment on numerous topics?

[@nicklrrueckert]

Has to be an interview about the vbiggest contract finesser ever

[@paulf144]

He gets 180 MILLION and he doesn't want to talk about it. What other reason is he being interviewed??? WTF??? He seems uncomfortable even having the money. Weeeeeeell if it makes him that uncomfortable maybe he shouldn't have signed the contract or just done if for free.................talking about ish like that comes with the job.

[@chalkahidoor6182]

Are these the most boring duo of eternity or what?!

[@joesalazar2634]

Washington fan here… this guy was a true competitor and a true leader. He has a great story and glad to see how humble he is. Good for you Romo

[@drb5003]

You can pay a guy "TONY ROMO" $180 Million over 10 year... But DALLAS can't pay their QB..."DAK PRESCOTT"...I WONDER WHY?🤔

[@boomaddict6202]

Lmao we know what he did...

[@g.wildey8028]

We are all sheep. Tv tells us to like this guy and we all say he's great. Obviously anyone could do that job. Have you all forgotten??? This is the guy that took the legendary cowboys to losers that couldn't make the playoffs.

[@jermaine8657]

100 million contract with Dallas then 180 with CBS...yea he good..but I guarantee he's still salty on how Dallas gave up on him...

[@vannoyre]

He’s been studying Tom Brady interviews.

[@TheFitnessTutor]

Dude your contract is the only thing that makes you relevant...

[@kingposse1]

Nope ! You’re wrong .

[@Norton51]

I think the numbers are insane, but I gotta say: He is by a mile the best. I know football, but you can always learn something from him when he is on air. He is that good. Well prepared, can read the game and can explain it in a way everybody gets it. The only other broadcaster who had that was Madden.

[@QuestionEverything562]

To sum up this entire boring ass interview, "What can I say, I've just been very lucky". Never watching a Romo interview again.

[@justtraining4702]

i believe he handled that segment of the interview very well. It has to be a very uncomfortable situation knowing that you're sitting besides a HoFer in the broadcasting game (Nance), yet to be "lucky", "fortunate" enough as he termed it, due to no fault of his own, he's able to capitalize on a tremendous opportunity.

[@GamingSquad-mm6mf]

He is going to broadcast the 49rs at Patriots game

[@stuartlineberger2089]

Tomorrow was never more than a mediocre QB at best and he is at best a mediocre commentator. I still don’t understand how any of these guys whether on the field or in the booth are worth that much money. I mean they make more in a month than most people make in a year and they are way more essential than these prima donnas. They all come out of college and make way more than 80% of the population and they have the nerve to hold out and demand 30 or 40 million a year or they won’t show up, well try flipping burgers for a while.

[@supersixone9848]

Hey good play.... Hay good catch.........here's a $180,000,0000 unbelievable

[@timsimmons7048]

Romo is not a very good sportscaster. In fact, he is awful. Compare him to Dan Fouts or just about anyone else except Brent Musberger.

[@hamburgerdan101]

They’re trying to high five each other’s feet

[@willm3027]

Never knew tony was a real one.. respect ✊

[@steveloweese]

I love Tony for this interview.... I said it a million times. Pro athletes, and commentators need more privacy when it come to how much they make...

[@ltodd1987]

Tony Romo on $180 million CBS contract......totally different convos, click fucking bait

[@whenmullet2674]

Tony, you shudda gone all Jim Everett on his ass. For you youngsters in the room - Google: Jim Everett / Jim Rome, thank me later.

[@luisserralde5140]

Romo all excited about signing a 2 million contract and the interviewer with the most serious fucking prude face "what did that teach you" smdh

[@janead9489]

Hi Graham, any chance coming to Austin Texas to do some programs? I am sure you will find lots of interesting people.

[@sj4632]

I think he sucks as play by play guy. Comes of as unnatural and fake. I don't like this guy.