Tony Romo and Jim Nantz’s futures might have been decided.

Jim Nantz and Tony Romo used to be one of the best broadcasting partners in the NFL world. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was a breath of fresh air when he first joined CBS Sports, but things have changed over time.

The 2025 NFL season hasn’t been the best for the duo, with fans calling for them to be demoted. Romo’s regression has left some flabbergasted, and people think it is time for a change for the former Cowboys star. Even Dave Portnoy accused Romo of being on drugs during the Bills-Jaguars game on Sunday.

While some insist that Ian Eagle and J.J. Watt should replace Romo and Nantz, media personality Chris Russo doesn’t think it’ll happen.

Chris Russo Says Tony Romo, Jim Nantz Aren’t Going Anywhere

Tony Romo (Image Credit: Getty Images)
During a recent episode of “Mad Dog Unleashed,” Russo rejected the notion that CBS would demote a guy they are paying $17 million to and one of the most iconic announcers in American professional sports.

“I don’t want to go crazy because I told you years ago, he was awful, and now everybody agrees. He is an absolutely horrendous broadcaster and he is stealing money,” Russo said. “He’s making $17 million through 2030, they can’t get rid of him. And the idea that the internet, the 23 years olds who read Awful Announcing think, ‘Why don’t they move Ian and J.J. Watt into that slot and move Nantz and Romo down.’ Are you crazy?

“They’re going to move Nantz off the No. 1 spot and put him down to No. 2? They’re never doing that. I don’t even think they’re moving Romo off and putting J.J. Watt. First off, J.J. Watt’s done about 10 games and none of us has ever seen J.J. Watt do a big game. Never! Nobody has ever seen or heard J.J. Watt with the whole world watching, with a drama filled game, with 50 million paying attention in the middle of January in a playoff spot with a lot of happenings.”

Romo and Nantz gave Matt Ryan a heartfelt goodbye, as he returned to the Atlanta Falcons on a new role. It doesn’t look like fans will be that sad to see Romo leaving.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.