Overview
- Romo told SiriusXM host Adam Schein on Wednesday that he and others on the CBS crew were under the weather but chose to work the Wild Card game.
- Sunday's telecast drew widespread complaints over confusing commentary and gaffes, including an opening monologue that contradicted itself about favorites and underdogs.
- Media reporter Andrew Marchand reiterated concerns that Romo is not doing enough homework and recalled reporting on a 2023 CBS "intervention" aimed at sharpening his preparation.
- Romo and Jim Nantz are scheduled to call Bills–Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round on Saturday and the AFC Championship Game the following week.
- CBS is paying Romo about $18 million annually through 2030, and industry chatter highlights Ian Eagle and J.J. Watt as strong alternatives if performance issues persist.