While the quarterback with the stitched-up chin continues an “I don’t talk about my personal life” vow, Tony’s dad opened up a teensy weensy bit to NBC 5’s Newy Scruggs recently.

Says pops of son's girlfriend, “To be quite honest Jessica Simpson is a wonderful lady. She’s a great person. ... I think Tony made a really great choice there.”

(For the record, you can’t make out Joe Simpson in the background, pulling Ramiro’s strings.)

Jessica's country career apparently isn't going so swimmingly. -- Richie Whitt