Why Does Romo Have To Be The New Anybody ?

Because apparently we live in a sports culture that insists on comparing today's greats to the greats of yesteryear. Never mind how pointless and trite that is, because it's impossible to compare eras (especially with this era's penchant for drug-based cheating; not saying Romo does, but it's a valid point). LeBron James has to deal with the same comparisons (the next Jordan, et al), and it's just as stupid. I agree with you; just let Romo be Romo. And as a Redskins fan, I hope Romo being Romo includes as Rex Grossman-like performance. :P

ESPN has a fever......and the prescription is for more Tony Romo

It's for the sake of old people. It gives them a reason to give a damn...

I agree with this. The media loves making comparisons, it's like no one can build their own legacy anymore. Brady's the next Montana, LeBron's the next MJ, blahblahblah. I can see the similarities, but that doesn't mean they're exactly alike.

Quoting my father in Law: The Chiefs haven't had a good quarterback since Lenny Dawson was here...And its really true, too. Sometimes I'll answer: Didn't Joe Montana play here for a while? He was pretty good.

He's the next Quincy Carter

Romo is the next door mat.

I love the comparisons they give, especially early in their careers. We don't hear Brett Favre being the next Dan Marino. We hear him being Brett Favre. Yet we hear Lebron James being the next Michael Jordan. In 10 years, we'll think of him as Lebron James, the person who couldn't live up to the hype put on by all of us being Michael Jordan and we would all think Dwayne Wade was better (even if it wouldn't be true) because nobody really compared him to anybody like they did with Lebron.

I couldn't resist. LEAVE TONY ALONE!!!

My thoughts exactly