Zack Martin's replacement might already be on the roster

[big dog cowboy]

Zack Martin’s replacement might already be on the roster
By Aidan Davis Jun 10, 2024

Cowboys have hidden gem to replace Zack Martin in 2025 amid retirement buzz. No one can fill Martin’s shoes. But maybe they can try with a familiar face when the time comes. Cowboys have T.J. Bass waiting in the wings as possible Zack Martin replacement.

There are a number of ways the Cowboys could replace Martin. If they are pleased with the development of Brock Hoffman, they could start him at center and move 2024 third-round pick Cooper Beebe, who’s projected to start at center this season, to guard, where he played extensively in college.

However, Beebe might prove to be a star at center. There’s little chance he changes position in that scenario, which leads us back to Bass to succeed Martin. The Cowboys could always draft a guard high next year, but everything we hear from team reporters is that the team thinks highly of Bass.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...ment-roster-tj-bass-jalen-tolbert-tyler-smith

 

[shabazz]

The real problem is just trying to find enough playing time for our depth

 

[KJJ]

I wouldn’t be counting on an undrafted free agent being a solid replacement for a future Hall of Fame player. Our great OL from 2014 thru 2016 was built with mostly first round players. Can anyone think of an undrafted free agent who became a stellar player on our OL?

 

[KJJ]

The real problem is just trying to find enough playing time for our depth

Not with the injuries we’ve had upfront. Zack battled some injuries last season.

 

[DuncanIso]

I wouldn’t be counting on an undrafted free agent being a solid replacement for a future Hall of Fame player. Our great OL from 2014 thru 2016 was built with mostly first round players. Can anyone think of an undrafted free agent who became a stellar player on our OL?

Bass is 2x All Conf.

He’s for real.

 

[DuncanIso]

The real problem is just trying to find enough playing time for our depth

Pre season helps.

Bass did get 2 starts last season.

 

[KJJ]

Bass is 2x All Conf.

He’s for real.

He has a long way to go to prove he’s the longterm answer. It doesn’t take long for some of you to anoint players.

 

[gtb1943]

Bass is 2x All Conf.

He’s for real.

All Conference means diddly squat. Practice squads are full of them

 

[KJJ]

Whoever replaces Martin will be a downgrade because not likely you’re going to replace a future first ballot Hall of Famer with a player that’s just as good or better.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Can anyone think of an undrafted free agent who became a stellar player on our OL?

Nate Newton

3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
2× First-team All-Pro (1994, 1995)
6× Pro Bowl (1992–1996, 1998)

 

[KJJ]

Nate Newton

3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
2× First-team All-Pro (1994, 1995)
6× Pro Bowl (1992–1996, 1998)

You had to go a long way back. Long odds Bass will be the next one.

 

[thunderpimp91]

I wouldn’t be counting on an undrafted free agent being a solid replacement for a future Hall of Fame player. Our great OL from 2014 thru 2016 was built with mostly first round players. Can anyone think of an undrafted free agent who became a stellar player on our OL?

In recent history La'el Collins is probably the best one. He wasn't elite but if Bass can be a similar player with better health I'd call that a win. Personally I think Bass will forever be a fringe starter, and the goal should be to find better, but let's see what he can do in camp this year.

 

[KJJ]

In recent history La'el Collins is probably the best one. He wasn't elite but if Bass can be a similar player with better health I'd call that a win. Personally I think Bass will forever be a fringe starter, and the goal should be to find better, but let's see what he can do in camp this year.

Collins would have been a high draft pick had it not been for an off the field issue. I wouldn’t be comparing Collins with Bass. I need to see more of Bass.

 

[big dog cowboy]

You had to go a long way back.

Just off the top of my head without putting any thought into it. I did nail a pretty good one though!

 

[big dog cowboy]

In recent history La'el Collins is probably the best one.

Another good one.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Zack Martin’s replacement might already be on the roster
By Aidan Davis Jun 10, 2024

Cowboys have hidden gem to replace Zack Martin in 2025 amid retirement buzz. No one can fill Martin’s shoes. But maybe they can try with a familiar face when the time comes. Cowboys have T.J. Bass waiting in the wings as possible Zack Martin replacement.

There are a number of ways the Cowboys could replace Martin. If they are pleased with the development of Brock Hoffman, they could start him at center and move 2024 third-round pick Cooper Beebe, who’s projected to start at center this season, to guard, where he played extensively in college.

However, Beebe might prove to be a star at center. There’s little chance he changes position in that scenario, which leads us back to Bass to succeed Martin. The Cowboys could always draft a guard high next year, but everything we hear from team reporters is that the team thinks highly of Bass.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...ment-roster-tj-bass-jalen-tolbert-tyler-smith

Shock of the year!!

 

[Coogiguy03]

The real problem is just trying to find enough playing time for our depth

Well we can tell Smith and Martin to get hurt every other week then we can see them more!!

 

[KJJ]

Just off the top of my head without putting any thought into it. I did nail a pretty good one though!

Yeah, you did.

 

[Whyjerry]

So replacing sure fire HOFers that can still play with undrafted or late rounds picks part of the process here?

 

[thunderpimp91]

Another good one.

Was Terrence Steele a UDFA?