Fans watching Monday afternoon’s showdown between the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers were treated to broadcast duo Jim Nantz and Tony Romo.
Unfortunately, this became an issue for some fans who were watching the game, and as Romo praised Josh Allen and the Bills during the game, many fans thought he was biased against the Steelers.
Romo said Buffalo has championship DNA and that Super I say we can win the bowl.
“Romo: ‘I think it was an interception,'”
another fan chimed in.
“He didn’t talk about anything but Josh Allen the whole game.”
Tony Romo had more than one strange call on Monday. ⤵️https://t.co/Kv9p3ihAS2
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 16, 2024
Allen had a great game, but it was a little strange that Romo was pumping him up the whole game. His Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off Monday afternoon.
Both Collinsworth and Romo have called numerous plays with their favorite quarterbacks, so this is a no-brainer, but it may be frustrating for fans of other teams.
Antonio Ramiro Romo (born April 21, 1980) is a former American football quarterback who played 14 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).
During his tenure, he led the Cowboys to four postseason appearances and earned Pro Bowl honors in each playoff run.
Romo retired after the 2016 season, losing his starting spot as a backup to Dak Prescott due to a preseason back injury. After his retirement, CBS Sports hired him as the lead color analyst for NFL television broadcasts.
NFL commentator Tony Romo was criticized on Sunday for his friendly treatment of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen during their Super Wild Card Weekend win over the Miami Dolphins.
Romo, 42, called the Bills quarterback “Mr. January” and compared him to Michael Jordan, drawing negative comments about Josh, who had three touchdowns and two interceptions in his team’s win.
The One Hander Who Knox!@dawson_knox #SuperWildCard
📺: #MIAvsBUF on CBS
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/zCGXBeNnOK pic.twitter.com/VCZQjBJqqg— NFL (@NFL) January 15, 2023
Allen, 26, is just 4-3 in seven career postseason starts, including Sunday’s win. On NFL Twitter, Romo was heavily criticized for his hit, while Allen caught some “wandering” he didn’t deserve.
CBS announcer Tony Romo called #Bills QB Josh Allen today:
-Mr. January
-Michael Jordan
-The ChampReminder Allen had three turnovers but won the game.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) January 15, 2023
The AFC wild card game between the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers is Monday afternoon. NFL fans are in awe of how much Romo seems to like Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
Tony Romo when it comes to glazing Josh Allen pic.twitter.com/mHZhrNvAQG
— 👁️ (@JaMarrBetta) January 15, 2024
“If you ever find someone who loves you like Tony Romo loves Josh Allen, marry her.”
If you ever find anybody who loves you like Tony Romo loves Josh Allen, marry them.
Don't hesitate, don't think about it, do it immediately.
— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) January 15, 2024
It’s like Chris Collinsworth’s romance with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Collinsworth and Romo have called a lot of plays from their favorite quarterbacks, so it makes sense.
It’s like Collinsworth and Mahomes
— Chris Hill (@ChrisHill44) January 15, 2024
The Bills got off to a quick start on Monday, taking a 14-0 lead over the Steelers after one quarter. Josh Allen’s love fest is likely to continue.
Tony Romo faces criticism from fans for alleged bias against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills during the Wild Card round game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Social media users took issue with Romo’s comment, with some suggesting Tom Brady should replace him. A key matchup in the divisional round and how he will handle the matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.
Tony Romo was criticized by NFL fans for his apparent bias against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills during the Wild Card Round game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Fans expressed their displeasure on social media. Some have suggested that Tom Brady should replace Romo as a CBS analyst.
Reactions on Twitter were largely negative regarding Romo’s perceived bias toward Allen and the Bills. Fans are also worried about how Romo will handle games in the divisional round when the Bills face the Kansas City Chiefs, another game that will air on CBS.
With the rematch between these two teams, fans are already worried about how Rome will analyze the game. However, with Patrick Mahomes expected to play for the Chiefs, some fans have speculated that Romo could target both players.
As a former quarterback, Romo enjoys watching the passing game in action, no matter which team is involved.
Fans had a lot to express:
Isn't there an unwritten rule in national sports journalism and coverage that you are expressly forbidden for praising teams and players on teams that play in cities that annoy advertisers? Advertisers want the Buffalo Bills to fill the same function as the Washington Generals.
— Curmudgeon Obscura (@MagisterCalvert) January 16, 2024
as a Bills fan im just enjoying being in a place where *other* fans complain announcers and refs are biased towards *us*
— Vinnie Girardi (@vjgirardi3) January 16, 2024
MAN JOSH ALLEN IMPRESSIVE ME EVERY TIME IS THIS HIS YEAR GOOD SHIT GOAT PLAYER LEGENDARY MAN BALLER JUST A PLEASURE SEEING HIM PLAY WOW TOP 3 QB EASY WITH MAHOMES BURROW 💯💯💯🤯🤯🤯🔥🔥🔥🐐🐐🐐🎯🎯🎯🥊🥊🥊❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🥶🥶🥶🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍👑👑👑🥇🏆😂😂😂😀😀😀🏈🏈🏈
— Manmademama (@ManMadeMama1) January 15, 2023
Start of @Buccaneers 2023 season:
– Tom Brady retires, Bucs sign Baker
– Mayfield wins starting job in preseason
– Ranked 30th in https://t.co/TAuzHhQelf preseason power rankings
– Start season 4-7Bucs today:
– Finish season 9-8, advance to playoffs
– Baker regular season:… pic.twitter.com/VF8fqJXhUd— NFL (@NFL) January 16, 2024
That seals the deal. I am no longer a Josh Allen fan. I’ve been a fan since 2018 and a season ticket holder since 2019. I officially will not be renewing my plan next season nor will I watch on tv ever again. I am becoming a Mac Jones fan, where I can watch a QB win humbly
— Pete Retweet (@PWellz) January 15, 2023
Josh Allen has won 6 rings? Correct me if I'm wrong, but there's a QB in Tampa Bay that is considered the MJ of football.
— Jeffrey Fermin (@FerminTalksWork) January 16, 2023
Romo was an embarrassment yesterday and Nantz wasn’t much better. I thought he was going to head down and blow Milano at the half. Outside of Mike Torico everyone who announced a playoff game this weekend was garbage.
— chris delgado (@delgadostowe) January 16, 2023
Nowhere near as bad as Collinsworth rubbing one out every time he gets to mention Mahomes' name. Romo just used dumb nicknames, but at least he didn't audibly climax like Collinsworth does when Mahomes gain 1 yard.
— JS2S (@JStoosPhoto) January 16, 2023
Isn't the Superbowl in February? Yikes.
Romo is a good announcer. He can get carried away. And Allen was meh yesterday. People killed TLaw for four turnovers (and four TDS) but somehow Allen with 3 turnovers and 3 TDS is a leader. Mmmkay.
— Trevor Maddock🌻 (@Former_CAM) January 16, 2023
Remember Jordan used to take 22-28 shots per game? You take shots when you’re really good, and Jordan also missed a whole lot.
— Different Fitness (@DifferentFitnes) January 16, 2023
“The Alien”. Technically he is because we haven’t seen a player as reckless as him with turnovers since 2019 Jameis Winston. Definitely a strange creature
— Mr. Rodgers (@ceichas23) January 16, 2023
I’m getting sick of Romo as a commentator. Sometimes these guys just can’t help themselves. How TD can you call a guy “the champ” when he hasn’t won anything?
— Sarvesh Aiyagari (@SAiyagari) January 16, 2023
I lost count on how many times he said “unbelievable” when it was all totally believable
— squibcakes (@squibcakes3) January 15, 2023
It’s like Collinsworth and Mahomes
— Chris Hill (@ChrisHill44) January 15, 2024
Yes it is. Another love affair unlike any other.
— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) January 15, 2024
Matt, my wife DOESN'T love me the way Romo loves Allen. Should I divorce her? I'll listen off the air.
— Tango (@TangoAlphaLima) January 15, 2024
STOP IT!! This is literally Collinsworth every time he calls a Pat game and Romo a couple of years ago. It’s what they do. Other fanbases hate on it, we should be used to it by now. It’s fine. pic.twitter.com/QGQ5Huncgv
— Doug (@macreed326) January 16, 2024
He used to love mahomes like this, then our receivers were not doing well and it’s mahomes is not playing his best football he makes mistakes blah blah blah. Allen runs for 2 yards, man did you see the way he was able to snuff out that defensive package😂
— CHIEFS KINGDOM (@BoDeura27) January 15, 2024
Take a sip anytime Romo says the words "Josh Allen" during any of his broadcasts and you'll be smashed by half time. Doesn't even have to be a Bills game
— Karen Elizabeth (@kliz682) January 16, 2024
