Michael Thomas cites new Tony Romo deal in opposition to CBA

rezburna · 03-02-2020, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

I agree more often than not with what you contribute here. However, I disagree with MT on this one. Networks pay money. Teams pay money. But neither is directly connected.

There is plenty of room for everyone to make money in and around the NFL enterprise. With his ability to predict and explain plays Romo is arguably the best. Guys like Joe Buck and even Troy Aikman don't come close. IMO, Romo makes the game more watchable.

Besides that, he's in demand (just like MT) and so CBS paid for his services. This is big for a network that shells out a billion in programming rights. Could you imagine what Monday Night Football would pay not to have Booger and Tesitore limp across 4 hours of live football anymore?

When MT tweets this out he only sounds immature and jealous.

I can’t lie, I’d be mad too if I had to fight for $15 million from the league when Romo just got $17 million to commentate on it.

73Saint · 03-02-2020, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I can’t lie, I’d be mad too if I had to fight for $15 million from the league when Romo just got $17 million to commentate on it.

But he is so far superior than so many others. I think he deserves it. And I wasn't a Romo fan when he played.

rezburna · 03-02-2020, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by 73Saint

But he is so far superior than so many others. I think he deserves it. And I wasn't a Romo fan when he played.

I don’t think Mike meant he ain’t deserve. I think he’s saying NFL players should be making more in general, but I’m sure they’ll ask him to elaborate on it soon.

AsylumGuido · 03-02-2020, 10:30 AM

I just heard that Nick Solder, an NFL team rep, asked fifteen players on his team's roster if they would be willing to play a 17th game in exchange for the added benefits and pay provided for in the proposed CBA and they all said that they would. This is pretty much the vibe I'm getting from around the league. The vocal minority that are speaking in opposition are just that ... a minority. Solder said that while the deal isn't perfect it is much better than what they had and there is no guarantee that if the deal was rejected that another would be any better and it could very possibly be worse.

AsylumGuido · 03-02-2020, 10:33 AM

I also read that Michael Thomas admittedly had not kept up with any of the negotiations the PA and the league have been having over the past ten months and his comments, and those of other players who have not been involved, are making those players that have been involved even more determined to get the deal approved.

blackangold · 03-02-2020, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by 73Saint

But he is so far superior than so many others. I think he deserves it. And I wasn't a Romo fan when he played.

In the land of economics many need to learn about supply and demand. Tony Romo is by far the best at what he does, in a much more scarce profession.

saintsfan1976 · 03-02-2020, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I can’t lie, I’d be mad too if I had to fight for $15 million from the league when Romo just got $17 million to commentate on it.

You'd be an apple, mad at an orange.

dam1953 · 03-02-2020, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

You'd be an apple, mad at an orange.

And movie stars get paid more for acting like soldiers that real soldiers do. Tony will work for CBS to talk about football. Thomas works for the Saints to play football. CBS isn't taking Thomas' money to pay Romo. Thomas needs to learn when to keep his opinion to himself. A quote that has been applied to a number of people seems to apply here..."Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt."

03-02-2020, 09:01 AM	#1
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,126	Re: Michael Thomas cites new Tony Romo deal in opposition to CBA Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 I agree more often than not with what you contribute here. However, I disagree with MT on this one. Networks pay money. Teams pay money. But neither is directly connected. There is plenty of room for everyone to make money in and around the NFL enterprise. With his ability to predict and explain plays Romo is arguably the best. Guys like Joe Buck and even Troy Aikman don't come close. IMO, Romo makes the game more watchable. Besides that, he's in demand (just like MT) and so CBS paid for his services. This is big for a network that shells out a billion in programming rights. Could you imagine what Monday Night Football would pay not to have Booger and Tesitore limp across 4 hours of live football anymore? When MT tweets this out he only sounds immature and jealous. I can’t lie, I’d be mad too if I had to fight for $15 million from the league when Romo just got $17 million to commentate on it. saintsfan1976 likes this.

03-02-2020, 09:18 AM	#2
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: Michael Thomas cites new Tony Romo deal in opposition to CBA Originally Posted by rezburna I can’t lie, I’d be mad too if I had to fight for $15 million from the league when Romo just got $17 million to commentate on it. But he is so far superior than so many others. I think he deserves it. And I wasn't a Romo fan when he played. neugey and blackangold like this.

03-02-2020, 09:57 AM	#3
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,126	Re: Michael Thomas cites new Tony Romo deal in opposition to CBA Originally Posted by 73Saint But he is so far superior than so many others. I think he deserves it. And I wasn't a Romo fan when he played. I don’t think Mike meant he ain’t deserve. I think he’s saying NFL players should be making more in general, but I’m sure they’ll ask him to elaborate on it soon. 73Saint likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,803	Re: Michael Thomas cites new Tony Romo deal in opposition to CBA I just heard that Nick Solder, an NFL team rep, asked fifteen players on his team's roster if they would be willing to play a 17th game in exchange for the added benefits and pay provided for in the proposed CBA and they all said that they would. This is pretty much the vibe I'm getting from around the league. The vocal minority that are speaking in opposition are just that ... a minority. Solder said that while the deal isn't perfect it is much better than what they had and there is no guarantee that if the deal was rejected that another would be any better and it could very possibly be worse.
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03-02-2020, 10:33 AM	#5
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,803	Re: Michael Thomas cites new Tony Romo deal in opposition to CBA I also read that Michael Thomas admittedly had not kept up with any of the negotiations the PA and the league have been having over the past ten months and his comments, and those of other players who have not been involved, are making those players that have been involved even more determined to get the deal approved.

03-02-2020, 10:49 AM	#6
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Michael Thomas cites new Tony Romo deal in opposition to CBA Originally Posted by 73Saint But he is so far superior than so many others. I think he deserves it. And I wasn't a Romo fan when he played. In the land of economics many need to learn about supply and demand. Tony Romo is by far the best at what he does, in a much more scarce profession. 73Saint likes this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,068 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Michael Thomas cites new Tony Romo deal in opposition to CBA Originally Posted by rezburna I can’t lie, I’d be mad too if I had to fight for $15 million from the league when Romo just got $17 million to commentate on it. You'd be an apple, mad at an orange.

03-02-2020, 06:54 PM	#8
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Michael Thomas cites new Tony Romo deal in opposition to CBA Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 You'd be an apple, mad at an orange. And movie stars get paid more for acting like soldiers that real soldiers do. Tony will work for CBS to talk about football. Thomas works for the Saints to play football. CBS isn't taking Thomas' money to pay Romo. Thomas needs to learn when to keep his opinion to himself. A quote that has been applied to a number of people seems to apply here..."Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt." jnormand and WillMacKenzie like this.