Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady recently shared his views on the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback situation, advocating for Mac Jones to remain as the team’s starter. Alongside his comments on the 49ers, Brady also weighed in on the current states of his former teams, the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Meanwhile, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, now a CBS NFL analyst, has been generating significant online buzz for a series of awkward moments during broadcasts. Just a week after fans criticized him for making unusual noises while analyzing a play, Romo once again caught attention during the Patriots versus Buccaneers game.
During the broadcast of the New England Patriots’ recent 28-23 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Romo used an acronym to describe the Patriots’ performance under head coach Mike Vrabel, who has led the team to an impressive 8-2 record so far this season. Speaking to his broadcast partner Jim Nantz, Romo said, “This team is DTF, Jim — Details, toughness and they finish.” Nantz agreed and added that the “T” in Romo’s acronym could also stand for “technique,” a nod to Vrabel’s coaching philosophy.
However, many viewers on social media quickly misinterpreted Romo’s acronym, associating it with a popular but explicit phrase from MTV’s reality show “Jersey Shore.” The phrase “DTF” is commonly understood in that context as a sexual proposition, which led to amusement and confusion among fans watching the game. NFL insider Albert Breer commented on the mix-up in a post on X (formerly Twitter), joking, “Tony Romo just said the Patriots are DTF… Guess he hasn’t seen [MTV’s] Jersey Shore?”
Despite the humorous misunderstanding, Romo’s description was apt: the Patriots have indeed embodied the qualities of details, toughness, and finishing plays as they extended their winning streak to seven games in Vrabel’s first season as head coach. In the game against Tampa Bay, quarterback Drake Maye showed potential as an early MVP candidate, completing 16 of 31 passes for 270 yards and throwing touchdown passes to wide receivers Kyle Williams and Stefon Diggs. Additionally, rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson had a breakout performance, rushing for 147 yards on 14 carries and scoring two touchdowns.
This latest broadcast moment adds to a growing pattern of Romo’s awkward on-air antics. Just the previous week, during the Buffalo Bills versus Kansas City Chiefs game, Romo drew attention for making strange noises while describing a holding penalty against the Bills. Viewers quickly took to social media to comment on his unusual sounds, with one user noting, “Tony Romo is once again making some highly suspect sounds.”
Since transitioning from his playing career to the broadcast booth, Romo has faced scrutiny and mixed reactions from fans. Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, scheduled for February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Romo addressed some of the criticism he has received. He acknowledged that public perception often follows a typical arc for athletes and broadcasters alike. Romo explained, “It’s a normal arc of someone’s career. Honestly, I think a lot of people were rooting against Mahomes because he’s been there. They want to see people new.”
He elaborated on this idea, comparing it to trends in sports fandom: “It’s just part of an arc when you do something at a very high level. Same thing happens in football. You become dominant at things, and then all of a sudden people are like, ‘OK.’ Then at the end, Tiger Woods comes back and everyone roots for you. It’s just a normal arc of a career. It’s not abnormal. It’s absolutely what’s supposed to happen.”
Romo joined CBS Sports in 2017 as the network’s lead NFL analyst after a notable 14-year career as the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback. His unique style and insights have made him a popular figure, even as his occasional awkward moments continue to spark conversation online.
In summary, Tom Brady advocates for Mac Jones to remain the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, highlighting the quarterback’s potential. Meanwhile, Tony Romo’s recent NFL broadcast appearances have gone viral due to some unintended humorous moments, including a misunderstood acronym and peculiar noises during game analysis. Despite the criticism, Romo remains confident in his broadcasting career trajectory and continues to provide