Tony Romo had a great run in the NFL for fourteen years. He brought excitement and joy to millions of people in the Cowboys Nation in a style that no other Quarterback had done before. It was a pleasure to watch him beat the odds every game, week after week, year after year.
I remember when Romo first entered the NFL in 2003; he was a relatively unknown figure who nobody had heard of. Romo was undrafted, but he played like he was destined for greatness. He sparked a hype that surely took the Cowboys Nation by storm. The Cowboys organization saw the potential and signed him to the active roster.
From there, Romo’s career soared. He became the starting Quarterback in 2006 and dazzled us with leadership and skill on the football field. His play was always inspiring and clutch, and he was one of the few offensive threats in the league; the Cowboys won a lot of games in his first several years leading the team. Every time he made an impressive play, the fan base screamed with excitement.
Romo showed no signs of slowing down. He continued to lead the Cowboys into a successful era that included playoff appearances and highlight-reel plays. He had an amazing ability to find the open receiver and make the big play when it mattered most. He had an uncanny knack for the game of football, and it was a pleasure to watch him guide the Cowboys to victory week after week.
Going into the 2014 season, Romo broke numerous Cowboys records and stood as a leader of the team. Many talked of him being a first ballot Hall of Famer. With his performance, not only was he a threat to win each game, but he even epitomized the words loyalty and respect for the Cowboys organization.
Romo had an incredible run in the NFL, but unfortunately it ended due to injuries that forced him into retirement. He finished his career with 34,183 passing yards, 247 touchdown passes, and a 78.4 passer rating. His retirement marked a huge loss for the Cowboys Nation. Romo may be gone, but he will always be remembered for the joy he brought us with every game.