Tony Romo: The Underrated Legend of the Gridiron

Tony Romo: The Underrated Legend of the Gridiron When you think of NFL quarterbacks, names like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, or Aaron Rodgers usually come to mind. But nestled in between those legends lies a man whose career was sometimes unfairly overshadowed — Tony Romo. Not quite a Hall of Famer, but certainly not a footnote in NFL history either, Romo’s career is a tale of highs, lows, and one too many “What could’ve been?” moments. A Journey Begins in the Spotlight… and then the Bench Tony Romo didn’t enter the NFL with the fanfare of a first-round draft pick. In fact, he wasn’t even drafted at all. That’s right, the guy who would go on to be the Dallas Cowboys' starting quarterback for a decade wasn’t good enough to be chosen by any team in the 2003 NFL Draft. Instead, Romo found himself fighting for a spot on the Cowboys' roster as an undrafted free agent.