That said, ESPN wants him. Wants him BAD.
The competition to land Tom Brady won’t be the only high-profile NFL free agency chase this year. Tony Romo is expected to receive a gargantuan contract offer from ESPN, which would make him the highest-paid broadcaster in league history.
ESPN is prepared to offer Romo an annual salary between $10 million and $14 million, according to Front Office Sports’ Michael McCarthy, which is a testament to Romo’s meteoric rise in sports broadcasting.
The guy is awesome. He knows the game. He knows the strategy. He knows the players. He's likable. And he loves to talk. *
Will he make the jump from CBS to ESPN?
Alex Reimer advocates that he should NOT:
Romo would exponentially improve the Monday Night Football telecast, becoming one of ESPN’s biggest hires ever. But the position would be a step down for the ex-Cowboys QB. Romo already owns one of the most prestigious jobs in sports announcing, and a great schedule. CBS is reportedly allowed to match any offer, and if they do — or come close — he should remain at the legacy network for a multitude of reasons.
1) CBS is a higher-profile gig
2) Jim Nantz is superior to whomever ESPN would pair with Romo
3) CBS schedule allows plenty of time for Romo’s other passion: golf
(more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexreimer/2020/01/13/3-reasons-why-tony-romo-should-stay-at-cbs-and-spur-espn/#60ea98d632ba)
I agree that the chemistry between Romo and Nantz is something very special.
Stay put, Tony! You have a very long career ahead of you.
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt
*p.s. and he's a fellow Eastern Illinois University grad -- WHOOP WHOOP!!