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"He's Lost His Mind," "Fire Him": NFL Fans Rip Tony Romo over Bizarre DTF Reference on Patriots-Buccaneers Broadcast
Tony Romo praised the Patriots' defense under coach Mike Vrabel but drew criticism for using an ambiguous 'DTF' term during the Week 10 NFL broadcast.
- During the Week 10 CBS telecast, Romo used 'DTF' while praising a Patriots defensive play in Tampa, Florida on November 9, 2025, sparking social media criticism.
- Praise for Mike Vrabel prompted Tony Romo to commend the Patriots' defense under new head coach Mike Vrabel, while Jim Nantz suggested the 'T' in Romo's remark might mean 'technique'.
- Romo earlier predicted Drake Maye would struggle in the rain during the Week 10 showdown in Tampa, a forecast noted online as 'Romo-stradmus'.
- The exchange prompted widespread social-media reaction and criticism, with users questioning what 'DTF' meant and raising concerns about broadcast standards and professionalism at CBS.
- With the Patriots slated for national windows, CBS's top crew will cover Week 11 Thursday Night and Week 13 Monday Night, amid increased exposure after two straight four-win seasons.
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Tony Romo Turns Heads With Patriots 'DTF' Comment on Broadcast
Polarizing NFL on CBS analyst Tony Romo doesn’t have much of a filter, as evidenced by the Nov. 11 telecast featuring the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Midway through the broadcast between the two Super Bowl hopefuls, Romo marveled at a play by the New England defense. It gave Romo a chance to praise the Patriots’ performance under new head coach Mike Vrabel while also revealing an interesting little tidbit about an apparent Vrab…
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