Tony Romo has consistently been one of the most entertaining voices in the NFL announcers booth. Providing accurate analysis and great insights, he’s become a regular highlight of games. However, his bias toward quarterbacks is always clear, though it’s also understandable as a four-time Pro Bowl QB himself.
However, Romo might have taken it a step too far with his comparison during the Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos Wild Card matchup. But, it wasn’t his usual target for praise in Josh Allen. Instead, Romo’s love was for Broncos’ rookie quarterback, Bo Nix.
Tony Romo Gives Bo Nix Highest QB Honor Imaginable
Formerly a successful QB in the league, Romo is typically a surefire bet to assess other quarterbacks. That is why it came as a real surprise when he compared Nix, after a 43-yard bomb for a touchdown to wide receiver Troy Franklin, to seven-time NFL champion and inarguable GOAT Tom Brady.
Even Chase Daniel, a 14-year veteran of the league and another quarterback who seamlessly transitioned to sports media, was surprised by Romo’s comment. He took to social media to express his disbelief.
“Did Tony Romo just compare Bo Nix to a young Tom Brady? ‘Not sure anyone expects Bo Nix to do anything here at the end of the half, no one knew who Tom Brady was at one point.'”
Did Tony Romo just compare Bo Nix to a young Tom Brady?
“Not sure anyone expects Bo Nix to do anything here at the end of the half, no one knew who Tom Brady was at one point”
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) January 12, 2025
Nix has had one of the most impressive debut seasons for a quarterback in quite some time. With 29 passing touchdowns, he finished the regular season behind only Justin Herbert for most passing touchdowns by a rookie in NFL history.
Furthermore, he was able to lead the team to 10-7 record and a playoff berth in his first season after Denver finished with an 8-9 record last year.
With 3,775 passing yards and a 93.3 passer rating, Nix finished as the 18th-ranked quarterback in the league according to PFN’s QB+ metric, with a 75.2 score and a C grade.
Replacing Russell Wilson, who finished 17th with a score of 75.7, Denver was certainly overjoyed with the production they got from Nix. Moreover, comparing him to Brady isn’t completely out of the norm.
After all, Brady also took time to turn into a world-beating quarterback. During his first few seasons, he heavily relied on a stout New England Patriots defense, albeit with some legendary postseason clutch moments.
The reliance on defense is already in place, as the Broncos finished the year ranked first in the league in PFN’s Defense+ rankings. For Nix to build a similar résumé, he needs to rack up postseason wins.
Nix gets his first shot as a 10-point underdog against the Bills. A victory would certainly make Romo’s claim look far more legitimate.