Jim Everett played for the St Louis Rams, and may have played for other teams but I know he was a Ram for some time. Rome was comparing him to a female tennis star and even called Everett by her name -- Chris Evert. Rome pushed Everett's buttons just a bit too far and I'm pretty sure a lawsuit followed this event. Maybe a broken nose?
This is useless information, but only wanted to post because I remember when it happened. I was a kid and remembered seeing it on ESPN's SportsCenter when it took place. If you ask me, Rome had it coming to him and took a senseless joke a little too far.
Sorry for posting this useless piece of information........
