NeonDeion21
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For the third time in four years, the Dallas Cowboys have drafted an offensive lineman in the first round. And while it’s not the sexy pick many desired, it’s the right pick, even for a team that is in desperate need of defensive help. But before I dive head first into my review of Zack Martin and why he reminds me of a certain NBA Hall of Famer, let’s take a trip down memory lane. Go back to November 14, 2010, Jason Garrett’s first game as a head coach. Can you name the five starting offensive lineman in that game? If not, I will help you. Their offensive line looked like this: (with their age at the time of the game and their weight)
LT: Doug Free (26 years, 9.9 months – 323 lbs.)
LG: Kyle Kosier (31 years, 11.6 months – 305 lbs.)
OC: Andre Gurode (32 years, 8.3 months – 320 lbs.)
OG: Leonard Davis (32 years, 2.3 months – 355 lbs.)
RT: Marc Colombo (32 years, 1.2 months – 320 lbs.)
As you can see, Jason Garrett took over an aging, declining, heavy offensive line. And in less than 4 years, he has turned that unit into one of the youngest groups in the NFL that also has a very realistic chance to be one of the best for a long time. The average age of the team’s offensive line on opening day in 2014 will be 25 years old. This has been a quick rebuild of the offense line and the Cowboys should reap the benefits of that now and in the future.
But back to the player that the Cowboys drafted in 2014. Before we get to anything on the field, I want to take a look at Zack Martin’s college credentials and find out why Jason Garrett believes he is the “Right-Kind-Of Guy” for this Cowboys team:
52 starts at Notre Dame, 50 at left tackle. Most in school’s history.
Won 36 games at Notre Dame, only 3 players have won more in their career at the school.
2 time team captain. Only has happened 18 times in the history of Notre Dame football
Best player on a offensive line that allowed only 8 sacks in 2013.
Voted Best Offensive Lineman On Notre Dame for three straight years. A first at Notre Dame
Named 2 Time on the All-Independence First Team
MVP of the Pinstripe Bowl
Coach Brian Kelly said that “(Martin) was the best offensive lineman I have ever coached, and I’ve had some great ones.”
Father played at Kentucky and comes from a highly competitive football family.
Read the rest at: http://cover32.com/cowboys/2014/05/1...hall-of-famer/
LT: Doug Free (26 years, 9.9 months – 323 lbs.)
LG: Kyle Kosier (31 years, 11.6 months – 305 lbs.)
OC: Andre Gurode (32 years, 8.3 months – 320 lbs.)
OG: Leonard Davis (32 years, 2.3 months – 355 lbs.)
RT: Marc Colombo (32 years, 1.2 months – 320 lbs.)
As you can see, Jason Garrett took over an aging, declining, heavy offensive line. And in less than 4 years, he has turned that unit into one of the youngest groups in the NFL that also has a very realistic chance to be one of the best for a long time. The average age of the team’s offensive line on opening day in 2014 will be 25 years old. This has been a quick rebuild of the offense line and the Cowboys should reap the benefits of that now and in the future.
But back to the player that the Cowboys drafted in 2014. Before we get to anything on the field, I want to take a look at Zack Martin’s college credentials and find out why Jason Garrett believes he is the “Right-Kind-Of Guy” for this Cowboys team:
52 starts at Notre Dame, 50 at left tackle. Most in school’s history.
Won 36 games at Notre Dame, only 3 players have won more in their career at the school.
2 time team captain. Only has happened 18 times in the history of Notre Dame football
Best player on a offensive line that allowed only 8 sacks in 2013.
Voted Best Offensive Lineman On Notre Dame for three straight years. A first at Notre Dame
Named 2 Time on the All-Independence First Team
MVP of the Pinstripe Bowl
Coach Brian Kelly said that “(Martin) was the best offensive lineman I have ever coached, and I’ve had some great ones.”
Father played at Kentucky and comes from a highly competitive football family.
Read the rest at: http://cover32.com/cowboys/2014/05/1...hall-of-famer/
