CBS Sports activities president David Berson expressed concern in regards to the model’s picture however didn’t provide a timeline for a call about Tony Romo’s future with the community.
CBS held its NFL Media Day on Tuesday with out its lead recreation analyst current. Romo is on depart as a result of aftermath of his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin for allegedly working a automobile whereas intoxicated.
“It is an evolving state of affairs and we’re nonetheless assessing,” Berson instructed reporters Tuesday in New York. “There isn’t any timetable or ultimate resolution right now.”
A forty five-minute bodycam video launched by authorities confirmed Romo telling police he had not been ingesting, however they discovered an open bottle of alcohol in his automobile, and that was sufficient for CBS to take him off the air, at the least quickly. The ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback was later cited for refusing to take an intoxication check after his arrest.
Berson and CBS now should deal with questions on Romo’s future of their soccer protection plans. CBS has elevated former NFL Defensive Participant of the 12 months J.J. Watt to work apart Jim Nantz in Romo’s place. Tracy Wolfson once more would be the sideline reporter for the Nantz crew.
Watt, 37, was the No. 2 analyst for CBS final season, teaming with veteran play-by-play caller Ian Eagle.
“Now we have to think about the impression on our picture and our model,” Berson mentioned. “That is essential to us. The main focus must be and must be on our presentation and this nice product and never on any others.
“Fortuitously, now we have a deep bench and all people is stepping up.”
Romo, 46, is due in courtroom on Sept. 21, and he doubtless wouldn’t return to the community earlier than then, if he’s retained.
Romo was employed by CBS in 2017. He re-signed with the community on a 10-year, $180 million deal that has 4 years and $72 million remaining.
–Area Degree Media
