Dallas Cowboys fans react to Jason Witten’s return
Dallas Cowboys‘ fans took to social media to express their feelings following the breaking news that tight end Jason Witten is coming out of retirement.
When Dallas Cowboys‘ longtime tight end Jason Witten retired last May to pursue a broadcasting career and joined the ESPN Monday Night Football booth, it was an end of an era. Witten was a 15-year veteran, having been drafted by the Cowboys in 2003. It was the same year an undrafted quarterback out of Eastern Illinois named Tony Romo joined the team.
Romo and Witten would proudly wear The Star together for years in a quest to bring a Super Bowl title back to Dallas. In the end, neither would every play in a conference championship game. In fact, they would only win two total playoff games during their time together. And after the 2016 season, Romo retired and transitioned beautifully into a broadcasting career for CBS.
The transition was not as smooth Witten last year, whose performance as a first-time color analyst were heavily criticized. And the fact Romo was performing so well seemed to only highlight his shortcomings as a new broadcaster. Still, Witten is a consignment professional with a ultra-high work ethic. You have to believe he would eventually grown into the position.
But on Thursday, Witten shocked the sporting world by announcing he’s coming out of retirement to once again play tight end for the Cowboys. As you can imagine, fans were overjoyed by the news.
When Witten hung up his cleats last season, he did so with a heavy heart. And there was a massive sense of regret, never winning a title during his legendary career. Once again, hope springs eternal. He’ll get at least one more shot at it. And fans of America’s Team expressed similar sentiments following the news of Witten’s return. Below are some of the best reactions we found on Twitter. Enjoy!
JASON WITTEN IS REALLY COMING OUT OF RETIREMENT 😱
— Dallas Nation (@TheDallasNation) February 28, 2019
Pulling that 82 Jersey out tonight and dusting that bad boy off.. welcome back @JasonWitten.. #CowboysNation
— ✭𝐂𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞✭ (@OakCliffTeXXas) February 28, 2019
Jason Witten back to the Cowboys = Super Bowl in 2020 remember this tweet...
— timthetatman👑 (@timthetatman) February 28, 2019
Welcome back @JasonWitten your @dallascowboys fans are happy to have you back! #cowboysnation
— Christopher Stacks (@itsChrisStacks) February 28, 2019
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Jason Witten is gonna help a lot on third down. No more screens on 3rd and 3. Instead they’ll think Witten, go deeper to amari. Good blocker too!
— Rudy Lopez (@Rudikinsss) February 28, 2019
He’s baaaaaack! @JasonWitten
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) February 28, 2019
Even if Jason Witten serves mostly as a blocker, an extra O lineman, he will be valuable. Zeke missed him. Even if he just shields off a safety to make a few 3rd-and-3 catches, Dak will be grateful.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) February 28, 2019
The year is 2021 and Jason Witten is being introduced as DAL's new TE coach.
— John Owning (@JohnOwning) February 28, 2019
Jason Witten is going to be a player coach for the tight ends
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) February 28, 2019
Sean Lee is going to be a player coach for the linebackers
Jason Garrett is going to be a player coach for Kellen Moore
Welcome baaaaack @JasonWitten
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) February 28, 2019
So this is what we’re doing now @JasonWitten ?? Word??? 💭#CowboysNation #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #JasonWitten #Comeback pic.twitter.com/JOXFCxdpRj
— D-Ware (@DeMarcusWare) February 28, 2019
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So those are just some of the best reactions we found on social media concerning the return of Jason Witten to the Dallas Cowboys this upcoming season. Feel free to express your thoughts in the comment section below.