Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 46 hours of tape. Romo’s reaction: “you’re kidding me”. Romo’s guess at his success rate: 21% Romo’s actual success rate: 68% Linking USA Today instead of WSJ as the latter is pay for many of us Quote https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/01/tony-romo-nfl-prediction-accuracy-super-bowl It was pointed out that’s better than his completion percentage as a QB. Ouch. 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 8 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: 46 hours of tape. Romo’s reaction: “you’re kidding me”. Romo’s guess at his success rate: 21% Romo’s actual success rate: 68% Linking USA Today instead of WSJ as the latter is pay for many of us It was pointed out that’s better than his completion percentage as a QB. Ouch. Shows His WRs were responsible for the other %. I remember a few time he would be angry at Dez for running the wrong route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) Smart guy with experience who understands the game. If he had a little more physical ability (and maybe an Adamantium skeleton) he might have been an all time great. Edited January 31, 2019 by vincec 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Most (probably all) NFL offenses run a lot of the same formations and plays with the only difference being the verbiage. It doesn’t surprise me that he can see a formation and know what’s going to happen. He’s still one of the best in the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RememberTheRockpile Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 9 minutes ago, Bangarang said: Most (probably all) NFL offenses run a lot of the same formations and plays with the only difference being the verbiage. It doesn’t surprise me that he can see a formation and know what’s going to happen. He’s still one of the best in the business. There have been a lot of former NFL QB's that did color commentary and none of them are in the same league. As far as I am concerned he is the GOAT. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfanatic8989 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Obviously it wouldn't make sense from a financial standpoint. But he would be an excellent defensive coordinator. Don't understand how this guy only won two postseason games in a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 He's great at what he does, but it actually annoys me to an extent when he predicts the play. Not nearly as much as Witten's "he's got _ open!" Since I can't see the entire field, sometimes I prefer the intrigue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) I think there are lots of ex-QB's and coaches that could predict the plays at a similar %. They just either haven't been given a platform to do it, or didn't make it part of their commentary approach (Phil Simms used to do it a little bit, and was pretty accurate). I don't think Romo was that exceptional, either as a QB, or as a talent. I think he had one of the highest profile occupations (QB for the Dallas Cowboys) so he gets more attention, and ball-washing. He is excellent as a commentator though. Edited January 31, 2019 by OJ Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Billieve Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 43 minutes ago, vincec said: Smart guy with experience who understands the game. If he had a little more physical ability (and maybe an Adamantium skeleton) he might have been an all time great. Shaping up to be an all time great broadcaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I love when he's announcing. He's giving a perspective that is entertaining and informative. And he's very attractive, too. ? 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 14 minutes ago, OJ Tom said: I think there are lots of ex-QB's and coaches that could predict the plays at a similar %. They just either haven't been given a platform to do it, or didn't make it part of their commentary approach (Phil Simms used to do it a little bit, and was pretty accurate). I don't think Romo was that exceptional, either as a QB, or as a talent. I think he had one of the highest profile occupations (QB for the Dallas Cowboys) so he gets more attention, and ball-washing. He is excellent as a commentator though. Never got the outrage when Prescott won the job. Romo was decent, but he was damaged goods and always failed in the playoffs(when they weren't their typical 8-8.) He's a seemingly great guy, but vastly overrated as a QB. 3 minutes ago, Buffalo_Gal said: I love when he's announcing. He's giving a perspective that is entertaining and informative. And he's very attractive, too. ? Really? Hmm. Kind of surprising. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, LSHMEAB said: Really? Hmm. Kind of surprising. What part? Edited January 31, 2019 by Buffalo_Gal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 21 minutes ago, Billsfanatic8989 said: Obviously it wouldn't make sense from a financial standpoint. But he would be an excellent defensive coordinator. Don't understand how this guy only won two postseason games in a decade. Give him an oil well to be QB Coach! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Just now, Buffalo_Gal said: What part? Just never thought of him as handsome, but I should probably stay in my lane on that.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Just now, LSHMEAB said: Just never thought of him as handsome, but I should probably stay in my lane on that.? I think he's attractive, but not necessarily classically handsome. Let's just say that if I were young and single.... er, never mind. ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: It was pointed out that’s better than his completion percentage as a QB. Ouch. Which is kind of a weird insult, considering no QB in NFL history has a 68% career average and Romo is in the top 5 all-time best completion %. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) Pretty good for an undrafted QB. However, usually it is up to the announcers to set up the play and describe the game action. Then the analyst describes the play afterward. With Romo, they let him talk before the play as well. There are probably some other analysts that could do the same as him if they had the chance and leeway that Romo has. Edited January 31, 2019 by MJS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, MJS said: Pretty good for an undrafted QB. However, usually it is up to the announces to set up the play and describe the game action. Then the analyst describes the play afterward. With Romo, they let him talk before the play as well. There are probably some other analysts that could do the same as him if they had the chance and leeway that Romo has. If they had the guy to do it, they’d be wise to let him. Nance and Romo are the only guys I actually pay attention to. Chris Collingsworth is better than most, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, MJS said: Pretty good for an undrafted QB. However, usually it is up to the announces to set up the play and describe the game action. Then the analyst describes the play afterward. With Romo, they let him talk before the play as well. There are probably some other analysts that could do the same as him if they had the chance and leeway that Romo has. I'm not sure about that. Based on how popular he has become as an analyst, that style would be copied by everyone else if they were capable. They're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Augie said: If they had the guy to do it, they’d be wise to let him. Nance and Romo are the only guys I actually pay attention to. Chris Collingsworth is better than most, I guess. I hate Collingsworth and his annoying little voice, personally. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with No Name Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Romo didn't get it done in the playoffs, but for the regular season, was arguably a top 5 qb of his era. he was very, very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, BuffalothruMyVeins said: I'm not sure about that. Based on how popular he has become as an analyst, that style would be copied by everyone else if they were capable. They're not. Well you'd have to give them time to adjust. Plus, lots of people don't like it. I'm on the fence about it. I like Romo, but I don't like him guessing the plays all the time. I find it distracting and sometimes just want him to shut up so I can make my own opinions and watch it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Just now, MJS said: I hate Collingsworth and his annoying little voice, personally. He’s no Roseanne Barr! I lived in Cincinnati through college and learned to like him a bit. He’s one of the better ones in my book, but I mostly ignore all the talking heads. It’s just background noise to me. Only Romo makes it actually interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with No Name Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, MJS said: I hate Collingsworth and his annoying little voice, personally. Lol. I am the only one of my friends who likes Collinsworth. FWIW, Boomer Esiason has said he is the smartest teammate he's played with. I rate him behind only Romo, myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Just now, Augie said: He’s no Roseanne Barr! I lived in Cincinnati through college and learned to like him a bit. He’s one of the better ones in my book, but I mostly ignore all the talking heads. It’s just background noise to me. Only Romo makes it actually interesting. He's smart and adds to the game. It is literally just his voice and inflections that I hate. Not sure why, but his voice annoys me to no end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Just now, MJS said: He's smart and adds to the game. It is literally just his voice and inflections that I hate. Not sure why, but his voice annoys me to no end. I strive to have a similar font to inspire such feelings amongst our fellow posters! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, BuffalothruMyVeins said: I'm not sure about that. Based on how popular he has become as an analyst, that style would be copied by everyone else if they were capable. They're not. It's not the only thing that makes Romo a successful commentator. It might take awhile for another analyst to adopt the style, but there will be others soon enough. I'm sure ex-coaches and QB's can look at the formations of the Offense and the defenders and have a pretty good idea what's coming. Edited January 31, 2019 by OJ Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) Our new Defensive assistant. Get er done McBeane Edited January 31, 2019 by formerlyofCtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 3 hours ago, Man with No Name said: Lol. I am the only one of my friends who likes Collinsworth. FWIW, Boomer Esiason has said he is the smartest teammate he's played with. I rate him behind only Romo, myself. Collinsworth is clearly very smart and a student of the game. I thought he was great when he first started doing games but he seems to have let the celebrity go to his head a bit. He reminds me of Tim McCarver that way. McCarver is one of the best baseball analysts ever (loved him as the Mets guy) but he seemed to grate on people the longer he stayed on the air. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Thought it was 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, KD in CA said: Collinsworth is clearly very smart and a student of the game. I thought he was great when he first started doing games but he seems to have let the celebrity go to his head a bit. He reminds me of Tim McCarver that way. McCarver is one of the best baseball analysts ever (loved him as the Mets guy) but he seemed to grate on people the longer he stayed on the air. Collinsworth...I have brought this up whenever his name is mentioned here. I will never forgive him for trying to undermine Bruce Smith's reputation. He told the TV audience during the Pittsburgh playoff loss, that Smith should have been playing, because being sick with the flu wasn't a good enough excuse. Bruce Smith isn't above criticism, but to question his commitment was a real low blow. As a former player, you don't do that. There is no way Smith would have missed the game if he wasn't in bad shape. He was hospitalized, and he was really pissed about it. I believe Collinsworth had a personal problem with Smith, and wanted to make him look bad. ***** that guy forever. Edited January 31, 2019 by OJ Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 7 hours ago, Augie said: If they had the guy to do it, they’d be wise to let him. Nance and Romo are the only guys I actually pay attention to. Chris Collingsworth is better than most, I guess. Gross. No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Romo is the first analyst to come along in a very long time who I actually look forward to hearing. Insightful without being arrogant, great sense of humor, loves the game, and doesn't play favorites. You feel like he is rooting for every QB. Nantz is one of the best PBP guys, too, so this is a great pairing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 8 hours ago, Augie said: If they had the guy to do it, they’d be wise to let him. Nance and Romo are the only guys I actually pay attention to. Chris Collingsworth is better than most, I guess. Chris Collingsworth is the worst out of all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I always liked Romo as a player. I love him as an announcer. He's a natural. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 9 hours ago, Buffalo_Gal said: I love when he's announcing. He's giving a perspective that is entertaining and informative. And he's very attractive, too. ? ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 10 hours ago, OJ Tom said: I think there are lots of ex-QB's and coaches that could predict the plays at a similar %. They just either haven't been given a platform to do it, or didn't make it part of their commentary approach (Phil Simms used to do it a little bit, and was pretty accurate). I don't think Romo was that exceptional, either as a QB, or as a talent. I think he had one of the highest profile occupations (QB for the Dallas Cowboys) so he gets more attention, and ball-washing. He is excellent as a commentator though. Couldn't disagree more. Simms is an idiot and nowhere close to Romo's football IQ. Most ex-player color guys in broadcasting are horrible at their jobs and simply regurgitate the same tired crap over and over. "Change of momentum here!" and all that sort of nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleman Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 11 hours ago, RememberTheRockpile said: There have been a lot of former NFL QB's that did color commentary and none of them are in the same league. As far as I am concerned he is the GOAT. Agreed. He sets the bar for NFL announcers. It shows he was one of the best QBs of all time as far as knowledge of the game, field vision, and between the ears. His weaknesses were physical and some occasional mental "choking" under pressure. Just sitting in the booth watching eliminates those weaknesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Romo has a lot of fun describing the action, which also makes it a better broadcast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Romo is the best by far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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