Zack Martin, the All-Pro right guard for the Dallas Cowboys, has agreed to a new contract that will give him a guarantee of $36 million over the next two seasons. The All-Pro’s decision to sit out at training camp, which might have resulted in a fine or punishment, caused a stir in the NFL community. He will, nevertheless, be returning to the Cowboys with a deal appropriate for his level of experience. He wins because of his holdout, as the seasoned All-Pro guard still plays at his best and gets paid.
The Cowboys can finally sleep at night knowing that their best guard is returning to bolster the offensive line. When he returns to practice, best believe that he can make life for guys Terrence Steel and Tyler Biadasz a lot easier. The Cowboys’ offensive line will get a whole lot better point blank. Improving the offensive line also means improving the performance of the three backs for the team; Tony Pollard, Deuce Vaughn, and Ronald Jones.
It’s like an apocalypse and Zack Martin’s return just put the fuel to the fire for this upcoming season.
Zack Martin, an All-Pro right guard for the Dallas Cowboys, recently signed a new contract that will pay him $36 million over the course of the next two seasons. When the All-Pro opted to hold out at training camp, risking a fine or punishment, the NFL world erupted. But he’s expected to rejoin the Cowboys with a deal that recognizes his experience. The seasoned All-Pro Guard wins his battle as he holds out and gets paid while still performing at the top of his game.
Without Zack Martin, the offensive line wouldn’t be as effective even though the running backs may contribute more. Martin has the expertise and mindset to mentor younger linemen because he is a seasoned player. In order to be ready to open gaps for Pollard to run through, this ignites the O-line. Now, all eyes will be on Pollard as he prepares to play the Giants in Dallas in his thrilling rookie season debut.
Despite being the youngest player on the team at age 21, Deuce Vaughn is already contributing significantly to the team. The Kansas State graduate has performed better than expected in both training camp and the first week of the preseason. He made the most of his opportunity even though he didn’t see the field until the second half. When Vaughn performed a spin move on a Jaguar defender, folks in the stadium took notice.
Early in his career, his athleticism is already being seen as he records 8 touches for 50 yards, including one in the end zone. Despite the absence of the starting offensive line, Vaughn is the one with all the confidence. People are now curious about what Vaughn will do to prove his unrealized talent on the field when starters like Zack Martin return.
Fans of Dallas and the NFL in general should not lose interest in seeing how Martin and the offensive lineman can support Vaughn. They’ve successfully done so with Pollard, so there’s no reason to believe that the seventh-round selection pick will be any different.
Although the NFL’s running back situation is unsettling, Dallas decided to sign Jones for a one-year contract despite it. In Week 3 of the regular season, he will return to a new offensive line despite his ban. The previous season, Jones didn’t get a lot of playing time with the Chiefs. He last enjoyed a respectable season (978 yards) with Tampa Bay in 2020.
Jones now inhales fresh air as he will stand behind one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. He didn’t get the same in his past two NFL seasons which made his performance inadequate. Jones is still young at 25 and will bring the experience he’s had in tandem with Pollard and Vaughn. Fans can now paint a picture in their head of how Jones can potentially put on a show in the regular season.
No matter who’s behind Dallas’ offensive line, every running back on the team will anticipate success. However, these three backs are getting the eyes to step up when it counts. The team released Elliott when his struggles piled up due to not finding the hole. But these three running backs have that chance, and already taking advantage of the opportunity now that the Cowboys All-Pro guard, Zack Martin is back.
