Tony Romo Does Impression of John Madden During Chiefs vs. Bengals

Romo’s homage to the late football legend drew mixed reviews.

Tony Romo is unquestionably one of the best play-by-play broadcasters in the NFL today, but his impressions may need a little work. 

During Sunday's Bengals-Chiefs game, Romo gave his best attempt at an impression of John Madden. The former NFL coach and broadcaster died Tuesday at 85 years old and the league has since paid homage to him in several ways. Romo decided to do so with his best impression of the football legend.

Tony Romo doing his John Madden impersonation 😂 pic.twitter.com/hu6HBCEuWS

— Mitchel Summers (@MitchSummersTV) January 2, 2022

Romo made his voice a little rougher and let loose with the on-screen illustrations, but his impression received mixed reviews on Twitter.

Hearing @tonyromo do an impression of John Madden was the best thing on TV today!

— J Michael Wells (@thetworivers) January 2, 2022

Tony Romo should never do a John Madden impersonation again. #Madden #Romo #KCvsCIN #ChiefsKingdom #Bengals

— Brad W (@NewsGuyBrad) January 2, 2022

Oh my God, I loved @tonyromo’s impression of John Madden. Coach would definitely love that. #KCvsCIN

— Gavin Boone (@DrBoone_23) January 2, 2022

That should be the LAST Tony Romo attempt at a John Madden impersonation EVER.#TonyRomo #JohnMadden

— Wayne Kessler (@KFIweb) January 2, 2022

The former Cowboys quarterback and Jim Nantz spoke on the late legend during the CBS broadcast of Sunday’s game. Madden broadcasted Romo's first ever NFL start.

“He did my first start and to have a John Madden feel like he likes you ... it was just an unbelievable moment for a young man,” Romo said.

"He was a gentle giant... You wanted to sit and listen to him and be in his presence."

Tony Romo and Jim Nantz pay tribute to John Madden. pic.twitter.com/nYIxDzrWfr

— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) January 2, 2022