CBS analysts Tony Romo and Bill Cowher on Thursday both strongly endorsed the Jets’ hiring of Adam Gase, with Romo calling him a "fantastic coach."
But Romo reserved his most lavish praise for the quarterback he thinks will make for “a very good combination” with the offensive-minded Gase.
“I think that [Sam] Darnold has Peyton Manning-type traits, and Adam did a great job with Peyton in that situation in Denver,” Romo said at an event in Manhattan to promote CBS’ coverage of Super Bowl LIII on Feb. 3.
“I think he’s going to be a fantastic player; I think he’s going to make a huge leap next year,” Romo said.