Tony Romo's Expectations for Cowboys TE Jason Witten Are Simply Unrealistic

For a broadcaster who has made large sums of money predicting plays in the booth before they happen, it appears former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was a bit overzealous with his most recent forecast.

During a recent radio interview with the Dallas Morning News, Romo said that the once-retired Cowboys tight end Jason Witten will "pick up right where he left off." Though Witten, 37, retired two years ago to join ESPN's Monday Night Football crew, ESPN announced in February that Witten would be making his return to the field.

Later in the interview, Romo said, "If you know the game the way he does...he's always going to have the nuance to get open."

While Witten—the Cowboys' all-time leader in games played, receptions and receiving yards—has an unquestionable football IQ, Romo seems to be ignoring the physical side of things.

The last time Witten played in an NFL game was in 2017. Though it's possible that Witten could be an effective playmaker for Dak Prescott, expecting him to return to peak form is quite unrealistic, especially with all of the other weapons in the Cowboys' offense.