Why Are We Harder on Tony Romo than Josh Hamilton?

In the aftermath of a stinging season-ending loss in Philadelphia in 2008, Dallas Cowboys' quarterback Tony Romo shrugged his shoulders and infamously offered:

"If this is the worst thing that ever happens to me, well, then I will have had a pretty good life."

In the wake of a stinging playoff loss in Arlington on Sunday, Texas Rangers' outfielder Josh Hamilton shrugged his shoulders and (infamously?) offered:

"For me personally, there are a lot bigger things than baseball in life. Period."

Romo, of course, was barbecued for his statement. A celebrity quarterback. A choker. An all-style, no-substance leader who would never lead the Cowboys to a playoff win because he clearly didn't care enough. I'll be interested to see how (if at all?) Hamilton's seemingly casual approach is received by long-suffering Rangers fans in full panic mode.

Josh got two walks in Sunday's 5-2 loss that forced Tuesday night's Game 5 in Tampa Bay. But does he also get a free pass?

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