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Parcells glad former protege Romo retired

Bill Streicher / USA TODAY Sports

Tony Romo traded in his cleats for a position in the broadcast booth, and his former mentor, Bill Parcells, couldn't be happier with his decision.

Parcells, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013, joined the Dallas Cowboys as their head coach in 2003, the same year the team claimed Romo as an undrafted free agent. The 75-year-old remained with the Cowboys until 2006, when he ended his illustrious coaching career.

Romo announced his retirement April 4, and will serve as a color commentator for CBS. Parcells appeared to be relieved that his former quarterback will no longer be on the field.

"I was glad he retired," Parcells said of Romo to Gary Myers of the New York Daily News. "Enough is enough. You got to know, this is hazardous to your health."

Parcells also gloated about his decision to ink Romo during the summer of 2003.

"We signed him for $10,000 and he made $127 million," Parcells said. "I said to him, 'How did that decision turn out with the Cowboys? You happy with that decision?'"

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