News: Zack Martin retires

[WillieBeamen]

He was bad before that. He wasn't very good last year either

He literally was first team all pro in 2023…



Fans

 

[Captain Late]

Zack Martin will go down in Dallas Cowboys History as one of the Best Offensive Linemen to play for this Team which is quite a Legacy considering how many Outstanding Men we have had over the Years.

Right up there at the top with the Great Rayfield Wright and the Great Larry Allen(Erik Williams would be in here if not for the Car Accident).

The Best Offensive Guard of his Era for the 11 Year Career he gave to this Sport.No weaknesses in his game.Strong,Tough,Athletic,Intelligent.A Great Teammate,Leader on the Field,Class Guy off the Field.A Privilege to watch Him play.

Zero Debate about his going in the Hall of Fame.

 

[AmericasTeam81]

So the offensive line play improves in 2025?

 

[stiletto]

Smart move. He was done and he is one of the greats. Would've been terrible to see him pull an "Emmitt".

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Take care of your body, Zack.
You don't need to risk more injury with this clown team led by a Yoda lookalike.

 

[rambo2]

Should have retired 4 years ago.

Lol, and turn down all that money.

 

[Catpappy]

Great player

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Another great player wasted!

How many more will there be until the Joneses understand they're the problem?

 

[gtb1943]

Best G to ever play here. Then Kosier. After that it's a debate.

I know what you're thinking but Tyler Smith hasn't played long enough yet.

dementia is a terrible thing

 

[nobody]

How many more will there be until the Joneses understand they're the problem?

They absolutely know they're the problem. They just won't admit it because it's their "toy" to play with.

 

[stiletto]

Lol, and turn down all that money.

Yeah can't blame him. That last contract probably set up his grand-kid's, kid's for life.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

They absolutely know they're the problem. They just won't admit it because it's their "toy" to play with.

That's probably accurate

 

[Gameover]

They'll blame Jerry for not getting Martin to a SB or at least a CG, but they won't put any blame at the feet of the highly overrated Martin.

Like when Detroit handed his backside to him in the playoffs
Or only rushing for 77 rushing vs SF in 2021 and 17 of those yards coming on Dak's ill advised game ending run
Or the 76 rushing yards in 2022 vs SF with 22 coming from Dak Prescott
Or the whopping 50 yards rushing at the Rams in 2018. Zeke 20 for 47 = 2.35 a carry
In three playoff games the Cowboys had only 161 rushing yards by the RB (53.6 pg)

Martin and his mates did plenty to keep themselves from reaching greater heights

Even this year, much without Martin, Rico averaged 4.6 a carry and had a 53.6 success percentage, which was higher than Barkley
Martin will not be missed

Side: Cowboys allowed 555 yards rushing in those three playoff games at a 185 yard per clip. Yep! Dak had some awful days upfront

555 to 200 in rushing yards allowed and Cowboys fans blame the QB. GOAT Randy Galloway was right

 

[JoeKing]

A loyal Cowboy like Martin, this was his only option. Enjoy retirement big guy.

 

[Tussinman]

First ballot.

Unfortunately, it's nearly impossible to make first ballot if you play interior offensive line. There's only been 3 in the last 35 years and all 3 have are top 100 players to ever play the game with 2 of them having played tackle as well.

Recently Guard Alan Faneca who has almost identical accolades to Martin, plays for a franchise that Canton is favorable to voting wise (Steelers), plus has a Superbowl got in like 5th ballot.

Of the main position interior line (both offense and defense) along with safety are all 3 brutal to get in.

 

[vlad]

Meh, we could have had Johnny Football

 

[JW82]

Thanks for the great career Zack. Sorry Jerry wasted your HOF career.

 

[Johannes44]

Another career wasted by this garbage franchise

 

[TRUTH87]

what a beast in his prime. thanks for everything Zack. sorry we failed you

 

[nate dizzle]

Another HOF career dies on Jerry's Sword of Ineptitude.