3 reasons why Tony Romo is starting to irk NFL fans 

AFC Championship - New England Patriots v Kansas City Chiefs
Tony Romo beginning to frustrate NFL fans in the broadcasting booth

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has made a name in the broadcasting space following his retirement from the NFL. He is tied with Troy Aikman as the highest-paid sports announcer in the world.

Although Romo earns around $17 million a year from CBS Sports, he has recently faced a lot of scrutiny from fans for his lack of knowledge.

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In this season's playoffs, Romo has heaped a lot of praise on Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, and fans didn't like it.

There have also been instances where the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback made strange statements regarding the plays and fans were having none of it.

Here are three reasons why fans are growing frustrated with Romo:


#1. Lack of knowledge about schemes of teams

Washington Redskins v Dallas Cowboys
Washington Redskins v Dallas Cowboys

As per a report, Tony Romo, despite earning $17 million per year, hasn't been studying the schemes of the teams he's covering on television.

He was seen guessing the plays of teams, and avid football fans were quick to catch that. Some believe that Romo thinks that he knows more about football than anyone else, which is why he doesn't hesitate to make questionable statements about the game.

#2. Favoritism for Josh Allen

Josh Allen: AFC Divisional Playoffs - Cincinnati Bengals v Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen: AFC Divisional Playoffs - Cincinnati Bengals v Buffalo Bills

Despite Josh Allen not performing at the level that he is used to, Romo didn't back away from praising him throughout the playoffs. He labeled him as "Mr. January" and "Superman," yet the Bills quarterback hasn't played well in the postseason this campaign.

Fans got annoyed a lot by the fact that Romo was praising Allen while the other quarterbacks were playing better. Last night's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals was a testament to that.

#3. Tony Romo doesn't always make sense during games

Tony Romo: Veritex Bank Championship - Round Two
Tony Romo: Veritex Bank Championship - Round Two

Quite often this season, Romo said things that didn't make sense. It can happen with any TV announcer, but with Romo, it has become something of a habit. Here are some examples:

Although Tony Romo does say many good things while covering games, these sorts of things get noticed. Moreover, if the former Cowboys quarterback decides to show favoritism for a player or team on national TV, their performances need to warrant it. Otherwise, he is bound to face criticism from many on social media.

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