showtime Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Matts4313 said: Al Michaels also has it. The ability to say things that interest the hardcore while also not going over the casuals head. I would love Peyton in the booth. But I think what he would dissect would be to complicated to your average person who doesnt spend his time on football websites. The thing about Al Michaels is that he never played the game, so he's kind of more in that Jim Nantz type role. He's very knowledgable on the game, but he's always been a journalist and professional play-by-play guy. Not taking anything away from him because he's legendary, just pointing that out. Romo is a former player and is fairly brand new to this profession. That's why I was saying his ability is insanely rare. Not many former players, in any sport, could do what Romo does at the level Romo does it. Almost all former players are knowledgeable in the game because they've played it their entire lives and played at the highest level, but there just isn't anyone like Romo. I'm a huge NBA fan and that sport is surrounded by former players who are commentators, in-studio analyst, etc and nobody is anywhere near as good as Romo is. Granted, the sports are completely different and basketball is much faster pace, so maybe it would be hard for someone to approach commentating that way, but I'm just saying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts4313 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, showtime said: The thing about Al Michaels is that he never played the game, so he's kind of more in that Jim Nantz type role. He's very knowledgable on the game, but he's always been a journalist and professional play-by-play guy. Not taking anything away from him because he's legendary, just pointing that out. Romo is a former player and is fairly brand new to this profession. That's why I was saying his ability is insanely rare. Not many former players, in any sport, could do what Romo does at the level Romo does it. Almost all former players are knowledgeable in the game because they've played it their entire lives and played at the highest level, but there just isn't anyone like Romo. I'm a huge NBA fan and that sport is surrounded by former players who are commentators, in-studio analyst, etc and nobody is anywhere near as good as Romo is. Granted, the sports are completely different and basketball is much faster pace, so maybe it would be hard for someone to approach commentating that way, but I'm just saying. I think we are saying the same thing. That Romo is unique in his communication. I feel like where Peyton would be hurt is he would say things like "This was a cover three over with a dog blitz" and after a season they would attempt to make him phil simms and say "It was zone and it didnt work". Romo is able to walk the line of just the right amount of information that everyone likes him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalhounLambeau Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 So odd that their salaries are made public and why anyone would care. Glad he keeps the gig. I usually don't care about announcers at all but I like that duo together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyRam Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I believe this also means that he earns more than ANY coach in the NFL? I could be wrong, but that's some going! He really did stand out in the role and I'm not surprised that he's the highest paid in that role - I just didn't expect it to be anywhere near that amount. I need to give his agent a call! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolsurebro Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) On 2/29/2020 at 12:14 AM, thrILL! said: How much did they pay him for Peyton's Places? That show is outstanding. Peytons Places was a gem. I hope they do more with him. On 2/28/2020 at 8:12 PM, RaidersAreOne said: On the subject of the thread, this is well deserved. We need more Tony in pro football, and less Booger. Edited March 2, 2020 by lolsurebro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom cody Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Good for Romo here. He's really become one of the best in the business at what he does. Him and Nantz together might be the best commentating duo in football history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT14 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 15 hours ago, DerbyRam said: I believe this also means that he earns more than ANY coach in the NFL? I could be wrong, but that's some going! He really did stand out in the role and I'm not surprised that he's the highest paid in that role - I just didn't expect it to be anywhere near that amount. I need to give his agent a call! By a lot. Like $5 mil per. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lolsurebro Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Matts4313 said: How you gonna offer Romo 5-7 million more than Peyton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts4313 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 1 hour ago, lolsurebro said: How you gonna offer Romo 5-7 million more than Peyton? Because Romo is the best color guy in the NFL and Peyton hasnt even done 1 game in his life? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lavar703 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 3/1/2020 at 10:58 AM, buno67 said: Anyone else see Michael Thomas' tweet about this? Saying the players shouldnt sign the cba. If an announcer can make more money than 90% of the players because of the popularity and demand of the sport, the players should be getting paid a lot more. So should the receivers who don’t make as much money as Thomas refuse to sign the CBA until they’re paid like him? Because Romo is the best at what he does so he’s paid accordingly. Similar to Thomas which I can’t believe Thomas doesn’t understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buno67 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 2 hours ago, lolsurebro said: How you gonna offer Romo 5-7 million more than Peyton? Because Romo is proven. We have no idea what manning would be like in the booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nex_Gen Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 40 minutes ago, lavar703 said: So should the receivers who don’t make as much money as Thomas refuse to sign the CBA until they’re paid like him? Because Romo is the best at what he does so he’s paid accordingly. Similar to Thomas which I can’t believe Thomas doesn’t understand. Michael Thomas is quickly becoming one of the most petty guys in all of football. And there are plenty of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGame316 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Nex_Gen said: Michael Thomas is quickly becoming one of the most petty guys in all of football. And there are plenty of them. CBS has what? a Billion Dollar per year investment in the NFL? (And the players get, what 47% of that Billion currently?)... To pay their main color guy 17 million, who enhances the entire viewing experience their investment is based on is probably undervaluing Romo I can barely watch some games because of who's doing the color..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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