Hard Knocks tease

Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo doesn't want to talk about his private life, meaning his relationship with Jessica Simpson. But what happens when HBO's Hard Knocks come looking for some story-telling. After his U.S. Open local qualifier on Wednesday, Romo was asked if the reports are true that he and Simpson are engaged.

''I don't talk about my personal life,'' Romo said. ''You have to watch Hard Knocks to get that stuff.''

Ah, already a viewer tease for the Cowboys fans. HBO Sports boss Ross Greenburg and NFL Films president Steve Sabol scoffed at the idea that the Simpson-Romo relationship will be played prominently in the show.

Romo would like some privacy, but he is DATING JESSICA SIMPSON.

''I am trying to keep some stuff private, but it doesn't look like it's going to happen this year. It will be fun and I know that the Cowboys are a big draw for everyone nationally so it will be a good thing for fans. The rest of the NFC fans probably won't like it.''

- Rick Herrin