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Dan Patrick questions CBS decision to reinstate Tony Romo as analyst

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Dan Patrick questions CBS decision to reinstate Tony Romo as analyst

Summary

On September 29, 2026, Dan Patrick expressed skepticism about CBS bringing back Tony Romo. He discussed this during a segment with Christopher 'Mad Dog' Russo, who has consistently criticized Romo's performance as an analyst. Patrick noted that Romo's effectiveness seemed to diminish as he distanced himself from playing, suggesting a decline in his analysis and preparation. He pointed out that CBS can take time to evaluate J.J. Watt's performance alongside Jim Nantz before making a decision on Romo's future. The network is reportedly still considering the implications of Romo's recent legal issues, alongside Watt's burgeoning role as an analyst.

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Key Details

•Dan Patrick doubts Tony Romo's return to CBS.
•Christopher Russo has long criticized Romo's analysis.
•Patrick sees a decline in Romo's preparation.
•CBS evaluates J.J. Watt's performance with Jim Nantz.
•Romo's future may be influenced by legal issues.

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10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Patrick doesn’t believe CBS should bring Tony Romo back

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CBS continues to move on without Tony Romo, and Dan Patrick isn’t sure the network has much incentive to bring him back. Patrick asked Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo whether CBS should bring Romo back. And since Russo has never been a fan of Romo as an analyst, he volleyed the question back to Patrick. “I thought, Tony,…
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