SAN ANTONIO – Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has elicited as many jeers as he has cheers over his 14-year career.
Romo announced Tuesday that he is retiring to begin the next phase of his career as a broadcaster, ESPN reports.
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Social media lit up Tuesday morning in the wake of the bombshell announcement, with many in the Twitterverse focusing more on his foibles than his achievements.
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Below are some of the best and funniest reactions about No. 9's departure from the NFL.
Tony Romo to Agent: "What are my options after I get released?"
— McNeil (@Reflog_18) April 4, 2017
Agent: "The Browns are on line 1"
Tony Romo: "Broadcasting it is."
Say whatever you want about @tonyromo but from 2006-2014 when he actually pllayed.. NO QB Had more 4th quarter/OT wins than his 27
— trey wingo (@wingoz) April 4, 2017
Hey @tonyromo do you want to play for the @HoustonTexans ?
— Jason Hagholm (@JHagholm1) April 4, 2017
Romo:#tonyromo #HoustonTexans #Texans #NFL pic.twitter.com/Bsaj2pFRU9
First Drew Bledsoe, and now Phil Simms. Tony Romo has a history of putting quarterbacks out of work.
— Adam Rank (@adamrank) April 4, 2017
In a way, this is a good thing. People will post @tonyromo highlights all day and I'll watch them and cry and cry and cry. #myquarterback
— Andre Drapiza (@andredrapiza) April 4, 2017
Tony Romo career highlights @Giants pic.twitter.com/R6QKCzUR1c
— Logan Ratick (@Logan_Ratick) April 4, 2017
@tonyromo Thanks for all the memories!! It was a thrill watching you play. I look forward to watching you on your next big career!!
— Chris Carpenter (@ChrisCarp007) April 4, 2017
Tony Romo is the "Nickelback" QB of the NFL... #peoplelovetohate #butkindagood #hashtags
— Evan Wilson (@evanwilson20) April 4, 2017