3-Time Pro Bowler floated as Tony Romo's permanent CBS replacement originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Tony Romo has called NFL games for CBS since 2017, pairing with Jim Nantz on the network's top broadcast team for nearly a decade. That partnership now faces a real threat of ending for good.
Romo's indefinite leave following a late July arrest has opened the door to speculation about who might permanently replace him, and one name has emerged as the clear favorite among industry insiders this week.
The speculation gained fresh momentum through recent reporting from Pro Football Network breaking down the industry's leading candidate to take over the lead **** yst chair at CBS.
CBS has already elevated J.J. Watt from its No. 2 broadcast team to fill in alongside Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson while Romo remains on leave. Multiple insiders now describe Watt and Fox's Greg Olsen as the two names CBS is most seriously considering for the long-term role.
#romo #nantz #broadcast
Tony Romo has called NFL games for CBS since 2017, pairing with Jim Nantz on the network's top broadcast team for nearly a decade. That partnership now faces a real threat of ending for good.
Romo's indefinite leave following a late July arrest has opened the door to speculation about who might permanently replace him, and one name has emerged as the clear favorite among industry insiders this week.
The speculation gained fresh momentum through recent reporting from Pro Football Network breaking down the industry's leading candidate to take over the lead **** yst chair at CBS.
CBS has already elevated J.J. Watt from its No. 2 broadcast team to fill in alongside Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson while Romo remains on leave. Multiple insiders now describe Watt and Fox's Greg Olsen as the two names CBS is most seriously considering for the long-term role.
#romo #nantz #broadcast
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