As the offseason approached it became clear that the Dallas Cowboys would have to choose between keeping star wide receiver Dez Bryant or star running back DeMarco Murray due to the salary cap. The Cowboys placed a franchise tag on Bryant and tried to work on a deal to keep Murray but the money just wasn’t there. Murray subsequently signed a five-year, $42 million contract with the Cowboys NFC East rival, the Philadelphia Eagles. One of the reasons the Cowboys didn’t have enough money is because of the massive contract they gave to quarterback Tony Romo.
(Photos) NFL: Tony Romo Cried to His Mother After Playoff Loss
Tony Romo had the chance to be the hero, win the game and get rid of the choker reputation he built up. It was fourth-and-2 from the Green Bay 32, late in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Cowboys quarterback delivered a perfect throw down the sideline to Dez Bryant for a 31-yard gain. Then Packers coach Mike McCarthy challenged the catch and the referees overturned it. The Cowboys subsequently lost the game 26-21 and the Packers moved on to the NFC Championship. Emotions ran high and Romo let it all out to the woman we often run to.
NFL: Jerry Jones Says He’ll Bump His Wife to Coach So QB Tony Romo Can Fly in First Class
Tony Romo will make the flight to London. The quarterback’s comfort, given that he must make the long flight with two fractures of the transverse process in his back, is a concern. Owner Jerry Jones has a solution. He’ll bump his wife, Gene, back to coach and give Romo her seat.
(Photos) NFL: Tony Romo Buys Louis Vuitton Bags For His Offensive Lineman!
October has turned into Christmas for the Cowboys offensive line. One week after getting new iMac computers from DeMarco Murray, the linemen got another gift, this one from quarterback Tony Romo.
NFL: Donovan McNabb Says Jay Cutler is the Tony Romo of the Midwest
Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Donovan McNabb questioned Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler’s big-game potential on Wednesday while discussing Cutler’s one playoff victory in his nine seasons in the league.
(Video) NFL: Tony Romo’s Ailing Back Looks Just Fine As He Shows Off His Soccer Skills
Tony Romo gave up golf so he can rehab his ailing back but he didn’t give up that other form of football. Romo was seen showing off his soccer skills and he looks quite healthy.
