CBS awaits J.J. Watt’s broadcast ratings to determine if Tony Romo’s OWI is unforgivable
CBS Sports president David Berson confirmed Tuesday that the network has “no timetable” for resolving Tony Romo’s status following his recent OWI arrest. The lead analyst will remain on indefinite leave while executives calculate exactly how watchable his replacement is.
NEW YORK — Addressing reporters from the network’s headquarters, CBS Sports president David Berson stated that the company is exercising extreme patience regarding its $180 million investment's legal troubles. The network is reportedly committed to waiting until the Week 3 television overnights arrive before making any firm moral judgments about operating a vehicle under the influence in Wisconsin.
J.J. Watt, who was elevated to join Jim Nantz on the lead broadcast team in Romo's absence, will serve as the primary metric for the network's disciplinary process. Internal memos indicate that the front office is heavily evaluating Watt's pre-snap enthusiasm, system fit alongside Nantz, and overall intangibles to gauge exactly how unacceptable Romo's off-field behavior truly was.