Would you consider a Zack Martin for Chris Jones trade?

[Hawkeye0202]

First, to be clear, from my perspective, it would be a trade WITHOUT either player getting new money. They would change teams under their current contract and work with their new team for an extension ( each team could get one year and let the player the walk) I know it's probably not doable but interestingly, there are a lot of parallels between both players

• both are currently holding out
• both players' teams are refusing to meet their demands
• both players are at the backend of their careers but still playing at a high level
• both players are All-Pros
• both players would have an immediate impact
• both players could play one year with the new team and walk or get their extension

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/zack-martin-14425/


https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chris-jones-18985/

 

[DogFace]

A worker with leverage over a billionaire. I can’t be mad at that. But I will be upset if we lose a game because he’s not there.

I’m not sure getting Jones and paying him is the answer. Actually, I’ll say it is not while also being very unlikely.

 

[LonnieElam]

But I will be upset if we lose a game because he’s not there.

This offense seems to collapse if a single important player is out. Look at what happened when a freaking RB was suspended.

 

[John813]

Chiefs wouldn’t as they have Thuney at RG iirc at a 16mil per deal

I would.

 

[SultanOfSix]

Why would you downgrade a more questionable offensive unit to upgrade the defensive unit which is already a strength?

 

[nathanlt]

Why would you downgrade a more questionable offensive unit to upgrade the defensive unit which is already a strength?

This is a great question. If you have an offensive line so bad on the right side that your quarterback has to have the elusiveness of Barry Sanders.... what's the benefit of making a trade?

 

[LittleD]

The Cowboys have been "paper tigers" for 27 years. Player's need to play out their contracts and move on if that's their wish. We won 4 games last year with a 2nd string QB. Zack will either play or lose millions. That is Jerry's massive leverage.

 

[big dog cowboy]

The media would love it. I'm not sure the Chiefs would go for it. As for the Cowboys I'd rather have Martin.

But I would consider the trade. But it wouldn't solve the issue of Jones wanting huge money and wants a new deal. So with either player, there is a contract issue.

 

[MWH1967]

No! more money at a position of lesser need. Martin is in his last stage of regular employment. Still, he is a top notch guard but, father time is knocking on the door.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

. But it wouldn't solve the issue of Jones wanting huge money and wants a new deal. So with either player, there is a contract issue.

+1 ........this is true but I'm guessing both players will be highly ticked off if they are forced to play w/o an extension

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

In a heartbeat. That defensive line would be unstoppable……the best DT in the league last year…..

 

[Hawkeye0202]

That defensive line would be unstoppable…

No question ..........easily top 3 immediately
Not to mention he is a high-character guy and an excellent mentor for our 1st round pick

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

No question ..........easily top 3 immediately
Not to mention he is a high-character guy and an excellent mentor for our 1st round pick

Yep. Shows up in big games as well. Our offensive line takes a hit but I think improving the defensive line to that extent makes up for it.

 

[Captain-Crash]

"get that money Martin" "don't worry about a millionaires money"

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

This offense seems to collapse if a single important player is out. Look at what happened when a freaking RB was suspended.

What year is it where you live?

 

[Irvin88_4life]

This offense seems to collapse if a single important player is out. Look at what happened when a freaking RB was suspended.

7 years ago and under Jason Garrett...... McCarthy has shown to be able to win, when important players go down.... You know like last year when Dak went down and Rush came in

 

[America's Cowboy]

Both players want top pay new contracts. How does this help the Cowboys? Plus, the Cowboys no longer have a DT position of need. What they do have is an OG position of need.

SMH

 

[Sydla]

The Cowboys have been "paper tigers" for 27 years. Player's need to play out their contracts and move on if that's their wish. We won 4 games last year with a 2nd string QB. Zack will either play or lose millions. That is Jerry's massive leverage.

You overrate Jerry's leverage because at the end of the day, Martin probably has banked more than enough to live and Jerry is known to panic after he overplays his hand.

 

[T-RO]

Jones for Martin?

We have reached the summit of silliness. Have ascended beyond 29,000 feet and ran out of oxygen an hour ago. Zombie posting has commenced.

• Hey...Let's talk a trade that is contractually impossible, due to financials. (End of discussion for thinking people)
• How about we... talk a trade that castrates our offense and makes our defense 3% better?
• Why not exchange one hold out for another hold out? Win-Win, Lose-Lose...who's keeping score?

Sôô Stüüüpid. Can someone remind me why I'm active on this forum?

 

[Stash]

This trade makes no sense on any level in my opinion.