Jerry Jones Breaks His Silence On Tony Romo After Former Cowboys QB Was Fired By CBS
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made it clear he still has Tony Romo’s back after CBS Sports let the former quarterback go.
CBS cut ties with Romo last Friday after weeks of speculation. The decision came down after Romo was arrested on July 23, when police cited him for unsafe passing on the right, driving while intoxicated, and having open alcohol in the car.
Romo put out a statement responding to the move. He said, “I’m proud of what I accomplished at CBS Sports over the last nine years. I approached my role as a game analyst the way I’ve approached everything in my life–with a desire to win and be the best that I can be.” He also thanked his family, friends, NFL fans, and the football community for their support.
Romo first joined CBS back in 2017 and became one of the biggest voices covering the NFL, eventually landing a huge 10-year, $180 million contract extension. It looks like he and CBS most likely agreed on a settlement.
Jerry Jones Still Believes In Romo
Jones has no plans to turn his back on Romo. The Cowboys owner spoke about Romo on 105.3 The Fan and called him one of his most valued personal relationships.
“Tony is one of the most valued relationships that I have on a personal basis. I love him and I’m sorry that this has evolved this way this year because I enjoyed him so much in what he could bring to the NFL and, frankly, I was proud of him as a former Cowboy,” Jones said.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on @1053thefan on Tony Romo: “Tony is one of the most valued relationships that I have on a personal basis. I love him and I’m sorry that this has evolved this way this year because I enjoyed him so much in what he could bring to the NFL and, frankly, I was proud of him as a former Cowboy.
“Now, having said all of that, he’s just getting started. He really is. I say that with all sincerity. He’s just getting started. And he certainly has made some mistakes. I can’t look in my mirror without seeing what can happen when you experience mistakes. But he realizes that there’s an area of his life that he wants to do better in. That’s been said ad nauseam publicly. He’s got great opportunity ahead of him. I don’t know of anyone, period, that has a better future than Tony Romo. And I’m excited or him. He’s not only got great talent, but he’s a hell of a man.”
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Jones also acknowledged that Romo has made mistakes. Still, he believes the former quarterback has plenty of opportunities ahead.
“Now, having said all of that, he’s just getting started. He really is,” Jones said. “He’s got great opportunity ahead of him. I don’t know of anyone, period, that has a better future than Tony Romo.”
Jones also praised Romo as a person and pointed to his talent and character.
That support could matter as Romo considers his next move. NFL insider Mike Florio recently suggested that the Cowboys could explore a role for Romo within the organization.
The Cowboys have seen former players take on top roles outside the booth. The Atlanta Falcons hired Matt Ryan as their president of football operations, while the Miami Dolphins brought in Troy Aikman as a consultant.
Romo could follow a similar path. For now, his next step remains unclear. But Jones has made clear that he still believes Romo has a bright future ahead.
