Romo universally praised for stepping aside
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo stepped aside as the team's starting quarterback on Tuesday, giving a heartfelt speech about doing what's best for the franchise.
The NFL world reacted with a rarely seen positive consensus on Twitter, applauding the veteran for stepping down with dignity as the Cowboys make a run toward the postseason with rookie Dak Prescott under center.
Can't hold a real one down
— Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) November 15, 2016
listening to Tony Romo, the way he held himself, and spoke with so much passion shows the true character of what it means to be a competitor
— Taylor Lewan (@TaylorLewan77) November 15, 2016
Players often use the same old cliches... Romo just did the opposite and explained the inner pain of a veteran losing his job
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) November 15, 2016
Outstanding from Tony Romo. Those are real emotions when your job is taken away because of injury. Much respect to him for his honesty.
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) November 15, 2016
There aren't many times where reading a statement is better than taking questions. But that was one. Kudos to Tony Romo for honesty.
— Tim Cowlishaw (@TimCowlishaw) November 15, 2016
Real leaders are those who lead when it's not about them. Tony Romo is exhibiting real leadership right now https://t.co/M9NKBABXam
— trey wingo (@wingoz) November 15, 2016