January 29, 2021 | 6:34 pm
CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo certainly looks excited to announce the Super Bowl LV.
Speaking to reporters about the close confrontation between the Chiefs and Buccaneers, Romo extolled the battle between the two defenders, calling it a “legacy game” for Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady.
Romo believes that Mahomes, who is only in his fourth year in the league, has the potential to be the best defender of all time.
“This is the only boy who will be in the discussion,” said Romo of Mahomes’ chances of becoming the best player of all time. “This is the confrontation that people will be talking about 25 to 50 years from now. As a football fan, this is the best that can happen. This is really special. “
While Romo raved about Mahomes’ chances of being a great player of all time, he still thinks the Super Bowl LV is a must win if he hopes to be the best defender of all time.
“The fact that Patrick Mahomes is in some way in this discussion shows how incredible this guy is,” said Romo. “There is a chance for Patrick Mahomes to play this game, to climb the ladder. If Mahomes wins, he keeps the door open. If Brady wins, I don’t know how anyone can beat him.
“This is the biggest game that Patrick Mahomes will play for the rest of his career,” added Romo later. ”It’s the only way to get Tom Brady. If he loses this game, he can’t catch Tom Brady, in my opinion. “
A win would give Mahomes his second Super Bowl win and give the 25-year-old plenty of time to match the six Super Bowls Brady won. However, a victory by Brady would certainly make it more difficult to achieve, since Brady would have seven Super Bowl titles against one by Mahomes. In addition, Brady would also break the 2 to 2 record he has in his career against Mahomes, winning both playoff games.
“This is the biggest game that Patrick Mahomes will play for the rest of his career … If he loses this game, he won’t be able to catch Tom Brady, in my opinion.”
– @tonyromo pic.twitter.com/zHM8A9xuVy
– NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) January 29, 2021
No matter who wins, Romo believes that football fans will play a Super Bowl forever.
“This will be one of the greatest confrontations in the history of the sport,” said Romo. “This is what you talk to your friends about. Can you imagine if Michael Jordan took his team to the finals against LeBron – who is becoming the face of the league? We’re getting this at this Super Bowl. It’s like Jack Nicklaus against Tiger Woods. “
Romo will call the Super Bowl LV alongside CBS announcer Jim Nantz.
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