Romo got a ton more hate than Dak has gotten. But a lot of it is because he left the perception than he wasn't going to allow himself to be devastated by failure. Here are some quotes from 2007-2009.
- (Regarding moving forward, next year) "We're going to try to get back in the playoffs and try to win the Super Bowl. That's all you can do. If we don't...OK. If we do...OK."
- "I've had a lot worse happen to me than a loss in a sporting event, that's for sure. If this is the worst thing that ever happens to me, then I've led a pretty good life."
- (In response to how he gets over a tough loss) "I wake up tomorrow and keep living."
Plus the Jessica Simpson thing and Cabo and golfing in the off season.
People just don't want to see or hear any of that. Especially coming from the franchise QB of the Dallas Cowboys. Even if it does indicate a mature grown man that tries to keep his life in perspective. He just opened up the door for people to rush in and blast him. And they did. In spades.
He stopped doing and saying those kinds of things later in his career with Dallas. But the damage had already been done.
That my two cents, anyways.