Broadcasting has its perks. Cool things you can do, places you go to. See events unfold for a few hours. Sports brings out an energy to broadcasters. In only a few years, give credit to CBS man Tony Romo. It feels natural and the predictions are scary good and intelligent.
Is he worth 17 million a year? Absolutely not. He gets to stay with CBS for ten years. And we're not even sure if the network will still have football. (anything can happen, but I believe they will still have NFL rights) But its ridiculous to overpay. Playing devil's advocate, a network like ESPN would have swooped in and grabbed him in an attempt to make Monday night broadcasts look better, which haven't been up to par since 2017.
Some current players are bothered by that kind of pay. But do others really care? Not really. The average viewer may view an athlete's salary from a big contract as being huge overpay. And most broadcasters are content with what their salary is for calling games. Romo is a commodity because of his ability to be entertaining and thought provoking during an NFL game. Like a free agent, networks wanted him. And he continues to stay home with the network that has had him the last three seasons. But that doesn't justify the huge pay that most players don't make in a season.
I believe Romo will still be himself and still be excellent. Blame the networks for wanting him and his voice. Not his fault he is well regarded in a broadcasting booth.
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