Signed by Cowboys Cowboys and Martin reach deal. Zack Martin ends holdout

gimmesix

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I said it when the news broke with him holding out. He would be back for the Giants game. Boom!
I thought it would happen after this week's game, but getting it done this week allows him to be back on the field by next week's practices.
 

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I don’t think it’s a surprise to anybody here that Martin’s contract would be re-worked. While I question Jerry’s football IQ I don’t think he is a proper idiot. Martin is a model Cowboy, a respected teammate and a premiere RG who has consistently performed at a high-level…a difference maker; those are the people you pay.
 

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I don’t think it’s a surprise to anybody here that Martin’s contract would be re-worked. While I question Jerry’s football IQ I don’t think he is a proper idiot. Martin is a model Cowboy, a respected teammate and a premiere RG who has consistently performed at a high-level…a difference maker; those are the people you pay.
Sadly, I do think it's a surprise to some here. Don't know why, but there always have to be some who don't want the team to pay any player or buy into Jerry's song and dance despite prior evidence.
 

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Now trade for another guard, let Tyler start at LT and Tyron be the swing and we're ready for football.
 

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I for one, am not happy.
I am glad he is back, but not at additional dollars.
It's just going to hurt our cap and our ability to keep young talent.
Jerry has no business being a GM.
It's the main reason this team has been mediocre for 28 years.
 

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Now trade for another guard, let Tyler start at LT and Tyron be the swing and we're ready for football.
I would keep an eye on Justin Pughs health. Torn ACL in week 6, but reported he is healthy and ready to go.

Would be vet depth / starting potential at LG and RG.
 

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He did,,, That worked out well and I'm sure that's how the Cowboys/Martin expected it to pan out. Zach gets a little extra cash to save face and gets a little paid vacation from TC,,, the Cowboys pony up a little more money but not a lot. The fans rejoice.
Not this fan.
Jerry rolled over.
This is a terrible president to set.
After the zeke fiasco I thought Jerry had learned his lesson.
Apparently it was wishful thinking on my part.
 

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I for one, am not happy.
I am glad he is back, but not at additional dollars.
It's just going to hurt our cap and our ability to keep young talent.
Jerry has no business being a GM.
It's the main reason this team has been mediocre for 28 years.
Yep. Love the player but business is business and deserving or not this just continues the precedent Zeke had already called Jerry's bluff on. This is discouraging that others will see that they too can hold out and Jerry will cave.

So is he deserving based on performance? Yes

Does this further illustrate that multi year contracts with the Dallas front office can be ignored, held out on or not honored as early as 2 years prior?

Unfortunately, yes.
A double edged sword in this case.
 
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