Ryan Leaf bothered by one part of Tony Romo's lengthy arrest apology
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Tony Romo attributed his July OWI arrest partly to chronic pain from multiple back surgeries during his NFL career, which led to dependence on pain medication and subsequent over-reliance on alcohol.
- Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf criticized Romo's explanation, urging him to take full personal responsibility without blaming football or injuries, emphasizing that addiction is a personal issue to overcome.
- Romo pleaded no contest to the OWI charge, lost his driving privileges for six months, and is currently on indefinite leave from his CBS broadcasting role while focusing on his health and recovery.
- Leaf questioned Romo's claim of debilitating pain by noting Romo's active participation in golf, suggesting that Romo's injuries should not be used to justify his alcohol-related offense.
- Romo expressed gratitude for support from family and the NFL community and requested privacy as he works with medical professionals to address his health and plans for a future return to broadcasting.
