“IF YOU THINK for a second that I don’t want to be out there, than you’ve probably never felt the ecstasy of competing and winning.”
Those were the words of Tony Romo in November when he held a press conference to let Dallas Cowboys fans know he was going to continue playing football despite being back-up to rookie quarterback Dak Prescott.
However, it appears the 10-year veteran has had a change of heart and has decided to forgo two more seasons in the league, opting instead for a career in broadcasting.
The news was first broken by ESPN and confirmed by NFL media insider Ian Rapoport.
It comes at the end of a bad stretch of injuries for Romo, who managed to play in just five games over the past two seasons due to a twice-broken collar bone and a broken back.
Despite the injury concerns, he had no shortage of suitors and both the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans were expected to pursue him aggressively if the Cowboys released him.
However, with offers from both Fox and CBS on the table — the latter looking the replace long-time analyst Phil Simms — Romo has opted to put his health before one last tilt at an elusive Super Bowl ring.
So sad to see… one of the worlds most iconic designs.. Commercialism really has taking the soul of out the game..
Barcacroatia?
@Scott Mcsauce bby: Croatialona !
@Limón Madrugada: my thoughts exactly
Iconic design ? Stripes ? They’ve been changing their jersey for ages , some years they were beyond recognition . I actually think this is a nice twist to a jersey thats almost instantly recognisable . But it’s hardly daring . Daring would have FCB wear a nearly all white jersey ..
@Limón Madrugada:
http://archivo.depor.com/amp/futbol-internacional/barcelona-historia-y-cronologia-diseno-sus-camisetas-1044463
Have a look at this and you’ll see it’s not such a radical change .
@Limón Madrugada: Sorry man. You’re right. I was completely out of order thinking it was iconic. I’ll need to do more research before I comment here in the future. Egg on my face.
@John Carroll: nah man you’re entitled to your opinion just as I am ,
@Limón Madrugada: nice link there Limón…very interesting…
@Desmond Cassidy: Limón is always dropping knowledge.
@Limón Madrugada:
So it’s always been stripes.
Liverpool and Man City wearing stripes next year.
Celtic going for the Croatia look?
Kilkenny going for hoops
@Seamus McSpud: i guess you’ll stick to the spuds
Bit late with this. It’s been on show for weeks. Must be a slow day
Laughing stock AGAIN!
@Bryn Capstan: like Ramos getting booked on purpose & telling the world about. Then gets a suspension for it