Zack Martin on his contract: We'll see where it goes

[Hawkeye0202]

Projection is story telling. it just happens that you are trying to tell a story about the real future. The best sci-fi does that.

If you can pick in the top half of the first round you are all but guaranteed of getting a top OG. That being said Martin is All Pro. Quibbling over $2m worth of salary for him is overblown IMO once you consider the expanding cap.

My concern is paying Dak like he is Matt Ryan. He has not earned it.

Pretty sure unless he leads the team to 2019 Super Bowl, Dak extension will be nowhere near Ryan money. My guess is Dak contract extension will be treated similarly to Romo's FIRST big deal. Not in terms of money but ranking among other QBs around the league. I think Romo's first deal put in the top 10 range. That's about where I would expect FO to pay Dak......averaging maybe $20-23M. I don't them paying him anywhere near Ryans money UNLESS we see some serious post-season play TWO straight years.

This was 2011
1
Eli Manning
QUARTERBACK $97,500,000
2
Philip Rivers
QUARTERBACK $91,800,000
3
Peyton Manning
QUARTERBACK $90,000,000
4
Ben Roethlisberger
QUARTERBACK $87,986,500
5
Michael Vick
QUARTERBACK $80,000,000
6
Sam Bradford
QUARTERBACK $78,045,000
7
Matthew Stafford
QUARTERBACK $72,000,000

Tom Brady
QUARTERBACK $72,000,000
9
Tony Romo
QUARTERBACK $67,500,000

Matt Ryan
QUARTERBACK $67,500,000
11
Aaron Rodgers
QUARTERBACK $63,520,000

 

[Corso]

I hate rich people. Just saying.

I grew up 3rd World in Ingleside, TX with a mother who's husband just went brain-dead, on the job, when I was 2 and she didn't even have a DL.

Everything I have is because of me and her.
I will never be ashamed of that.

 

[StarBoyz83]

It would be weird if they let martin walk. They always put so many resources into having a great oline. Then they let the best guard in the NFL go over money. Granted it will be very expensive. 14-16 mil a year.

 

[ShortRound]

I keep getting grilled for it, but I'll keep saying it. I really don't think the Cowboys will extend Martin. They'll let him walk because he's seeking too much money, or more preferably, they'll trade him in a sign-and-trade.

The Cowboys are still investing premium draft picks on the line. I think it's a sign.

Now go ahead, tell me how wrong I am.

I'd hate losing him but it would be screwd if they can pull off a good trade.

 

[buybuydandavis]

I keep getting grilled for it, but I'll keep saying it. I really don't think the Cowboys will extend Martin. They'll let him walk because he's seeking too much money, or more preferably, they'll trade him in a sign-and-trade.

The Cowboys are still investing premium draft picks on the line. I think it's a sign.

They at least gave themselves an option by drafting Williams. Strengthened their negotiating hand.

It's a real question whether we want to invest that heavily in any G. It's just not considered a cornerstone position.

I think the guy they likely let go in a couple years is Collins. Move Williams on over to RT.

 

[MWH1967]

There is a high possibility that all of this might not happen.

https://encrypted-tbn0.***NOT-ALLOWED***/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTs70ybFsXk9G261fI88Papfvz8W0mszMe3TWGi7dtlR_WAf9dpTQ So, you are saying there's a chance?

 

[Corso]

I'm sitting here thinking... Cap Dollars Vs Draft Capital.
On the unit your most likely going to HIT with...

 

[JoeKing]

There seems to be a lot of fans/posters that are more concerned about Zack's contract than Zack. This thing will get done. All this drama being drummed up needs to stop. Chill like Zack knowing Jerry will take care of him. Despite what the drama drummers would have us believe, Zack isn't going to be allowed to walk away.

 

[Fletch]

I grew up 3rd World in Ingleside, TX with a mother who's husband just went brain-dead, on the job, when I was 2 and she didn't even have a DL.

Everything I have is because of me and her.
I will never be ashamed of that.

All good brother. Can’t fault people for fighting their way to the top!

 

[America's Cowboy]

Problem is Zack Martin and his agent are trying to milk the team for everything it's got and receive the biggest O-Guard contract ever in the history of the NFL.

 

[CWR]

Its not the worst idea trading him away to gain picks, but I would be upset personally. Hes not just a pro bowl player, hes the best at his position. It would suck to lose him.

 

[JoeKing]

Problem is Zack Martin and his agent are trying to milk the team for everything it's got and receive the biggest O-Guard contract ever in the history of the NFL.

Have you seen that in writing somewhere? Please post.

 

[Darthkuriboh]

The time has come to build a Bank of America on Zack Martin's front lawn.

Why not a Capital One? Much better bank lol

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Pretty sure unless he leads the team to 2019 Super Bowl, Dak extension will be nowhere near Ryan money. My guess is Dak contract extension will be treated similarly to Romo's FIRST big deal. Not in terms of money but ranking among other QBs around the league. I think Romo's first deal put in the top 10 range. That's about where I would expect FO to pay Dak......averaging maybe $20-23M. I don't them paying him anywhere near Ryans money UNLESS we see some serious post-season play TWO straight years.

This was 2011
1
Eli Manning
QUARTERBACK $97,500,000
2
Philip Rivers
QUARTERBACK $91,800,000
3
Peyton Manning
QUARTERBACK $90,000,000
4
Ben Roethlisberger
QUARTERBACK $87,986,500
5
Michael Vick
QUARTERBACK $80,000,000
6
Sam Bradford
QUARTERBACK $78,045,000
7
Matthew Stafford
QUARTERBACK $72,000,000

Tom Brady
QUARTERBACK $72,000,000
9
Tony Romo
QUARTERBACK $67,500,000

Matt Ryan
QUARTERBACK $67,500,000
11
Aaron Rodgers
QUARTERBACK $63,520,000

Given the rhetoric coming from the Joneses I am not certain of anything. They talk like he is getting top dollar.

 

[cern]

In the End, yes.
I actually don't think he, personally, cares about a figure, but knows his worth.
He trusts his agent, and that's a good thing. It took me three agents to find one I truly trust and know is on my side. I had to sue one. Damn shame.
I more wonder what Stephen is thinking right this very second upon said subject.

He is in a most enviable position. If we don't make him the highest paid o-lineman in the game, other teams will queue up for the honor.

 

[Darthkuriboh]

I hate rich people. Just saying.

try not being jealous of people who did better than you. it might help with your envy

 

[Fletch]

try not being jealous of people who did better than you. it might help with your envy

And try reading further down before making dumb replies. Thanks.

 

[Darthkuriboh]

And try reading further down before making dumb replies. Thanks.

I'd rather make dumb replies, thanks. Reading takes a lot of effort, and I'm lazy

 

[Fletch]

I'd rather make dumb replies, thanks. Reading takes a lot of effort, and I'm lazy

Alright then. We’re even.

 

[Darthkuriboh]

Alright then. We’re even.

I mean this topic of Zack Martin comes down to one thing.. do the Joneses want to sign him long term or do they want to face the pitchforks, boiling oil, and firing squad. Martin is literally the best guard in the nfl. You don't ever let that walk.