SportsDay Jun 21, 2018
10 things you might not know about Tyrone Crawford: From fighting Zack Martin to getting kicked off a flight
Here are 10 things you might not know about Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford.1. From high school kick returner to NFL defensive endCrawford, born Nov. 22, 1989 in Canada, attended Catholic Central High School in Windsor, Ontari, Canada. He was a three-sport athlete (football, basketball and track and field). In football he played running back, outside linebacker and returned kicks. As a junior he was named the conference's MVP and received the Royal Arcanium Outstanding Athlete Award. He won gold medals in shot put and discus as a freshman and sophomore. In his senior season...
SportsDay Jun 21, 2018
Zack Martin discusses stress of waiting on new contract, vacation plans, NFL's best defensive tackles
Zack Martin admitted he experienced some stress before finally getting his contract extension finalized.The Cowboys made the perennial All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler the NFL's highest-paid guard last week."It was a little stressful, but I was happy to get it done before the summer so I could focus on just getting ready for the season and not having to worry about it all summer," Martin said this week on SiriusXM NFL Radio's Blitz with Bruce Murray and Brady Quinn. "We worked on it a long time and I had great representation with Tom Condon, and those guys took care of me."Fresh off signing...
SportsDay Jun 21, 2018
Zack Martin reflects on how Ezekiel Elliott's suspension affected the Dallas Cowboys last season
Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin recently joined The SiriusXM Blitz with Bruce Murray and Brady Quinn on SiriusXM NFL Radio to talk about his recent contract extension and other football topics. Here are some highlights:His reaction to Dallas parting ways with Dez Bryant...Martin: "We've lost a few guys over the last couple of years, and you realize it's kind of the business side of it. But you know, it allows a lot of guys to step up and make a name for themselves. And I know in that receiver room we've got a lot of young guys, lot of young talented guys that are going to stand up and answer...
Blogging The Boys Jun 20, 2018
BTB’s OchoLive: The debate on who should be next in the Ring of Honor
Check out the latest show. Another episode of BTB’s OchoLive is ready for your viewing pleasure. Today’s episode continues the debate about who deserves to be in the Ring of Honor. We also touch on Zack Martin’s signing and Xavier Woods hoping to be the guy at safety. Check it out and a big shoutout to RJ for creating the show. Also, check in the afternoon for the show live on the Facebook page on most days.
SportsDay Jun 19, 2018
10 of the biggest stories of the Cowboys' offseason, including the Earl Thomas saga and Dez Bryant's release
The Cowboys have had a busy offseason with tons of storylines. Here's a look at 10 of the biggest stories of the offseason. The full list is below if you'd like to jump to a particular section.1. Dez Bryant's release2. Goodbye Jason Witten3. Randy Gregory's future4. David Irving's suspension5. Terrance Williams' arrest6. DeMarcus Lawrence' franchise tag7. New draft class and new faces8. Coaching changes9. Zack Martin's new deal10. The Earl Thomas danceDez Bryant's releaseThe Cowboys released wide receiver Dez Bryant in April after another tumultuous season."Cowboy nation I need you to know...
Blogging The Boys Jun 19, 2018
Zack Martin joked that he’d take his teammates out to a training camp dinner after his big payday
Dinner on Zack! Who’s in? Zack Martin is a very rich man thanks to a swipe of the pen last week. The best guard in football locked down an $84M extension with the Dallas Cowboys last week. He’s worth every single penny. Martin was a guest on Sirius XM NFL Radio on Monday, and he talked a lot about being grateful that his deal is done. He noted that he’s happy to go into the summer “break” of sorts that NFL players have with everything taken care of. You can listen to a snippet below. #Cowboys Guard Zack Martin (@TheGob70) told us what it is like to be the highest paid Guard in...
SportsDay Jun 17, 2018
10 things we learned from Cowboys minicamp, like David Irving's suspension and the latest on Randy Gregory
The Cowboys mandatory minicamp is over, and the team will go their separate ways before reconvening for training camp in July. Here are 10 things we learned from minicamp. Below is a full list if you'd like to skip to a specific section.1. Zack Martin in the fold2. The David Irving situation3. What's up with Randy Gregory?4. Still flirting with Earl Thomas5. Wide receivers' progress6. Rico Gathers' letter7. Bigger workload for Elliott8. Michael Irvin vs. Terrell Owens9. Chemistry with Dak 10. A new wrinkle1. Zack Martin in the foldCowboys guard Zack Martin sat out of OTAs while negotiating a...
SportsDay Jun 17, 2018
Move over Larry Allen? Zack Martin deserves to be in the same conversation as Cowboys legend
Bryan Broaddus, DallasCowboys.com writer and former NFL personnel man, joined the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan [KRLD-FM] recently to talk all things Dallas Cowboys. Here are some of the highlights, edited for clarity:Was the Cowboys defense that fantastic during mini camp? Or was the offense just slow to come around?Bryan Broaddus: "Yeah, I think the defense is making it pretty difficult for this offense to find some traction. There's been some plays where the coverage -- I felt has been outstanding. Guys have done exactly what Kris Richard has wanted them to do. You see more of that...
Blogging The Boys Jun 17, 2018
Cowboys news: NFL analyst explains why “you can pencil Dallas in as a threat to win the NFC every year.”
Here is your latest dose of Cowboys news... The signing that sets up the Cowboys for prime contention in the coming years - Bucky Brooks, NFL.comBrooks explains why signing Zack Martin should make the Cowboys contenders for years to come. Dallas hasn't been discussed as a legitimate title contender in 2018, but the Cowboys' commitment to the offensive line will make them viable players for the crown for the years to come. Now, I know that I've called this time of year "proclamation season," due to the bold and outlandish claims that we hear from coaches, players and observers, but the...
SportsDay Jun 14, 2018
10 things you might not know about Zack Martin, like why he was nicknamed 'The Butcher'
Zack Martin came to the Cowboys and immediately established himself as an anchor on the offensive line. He was rewarded by getting a six-year, $84 million contract extension recently. Here are 10 things you might not know about him.1. Top recruitAccording to Rivals, Martin was ranked as a four-star recruit coming out of Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis, where he won two state championships. Rivals ranked him as the No. 2 player in the state of Indiana. He chose to go to Notre Dame over offers from Michigan, Stanford, UCLA, Virginia, Northwestern and Illinois.Martin ranked as the...
NFL Spin Zone Jun 14, 2018
Dallas Cowboys: Zack Martin redefining right guard
The Dallas Cowboys did the right thing by paying Zack Martin. But the value of the contract demonstrates how much the game is changing. The Dallas Cowboys locked up one of their best offensive linemen for a long time. Zack Martin has officially signed a six-year contract extension worth a total of $84 million. $40 million of […] Dallas Cowboys: Zack Martin redefining right guard - NFL Spin Zone - NFL Spin Zone - NFL news, rumors, analysis, opinions, stats, mock drafts, scores, and GIFs.
SportsDay Jun 14, 2018
How does Zack Martin's extension affect other looming extensions for Cowboys?
Kevin Sherrington, sports columnist for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered your questions about the Cowboys, Rangers, Mavericks and local college sports during a live chat recently. Here are some highlights:Does Zack Martin deserve to be the highest-paid guard in football?Sherrington: If he's the best guard, which is the general consensus, why wouldn't he deserve to be the highest-paid? He's getting a $1.5 million a year more than the previously highest paid, Kevin Zeitler. He was making $3.5 million less going into this deal. These things are always very fluid, but, look,...
Turf Show Times Jun 14, 2018
Cowboys' deal for Martin changes Saffold/Brown/Hav outlook
Now that the Cowboys’ star interior lineman has reset the OL market, how do things look for the Rams’ trio of linemen a year out? Yesterday, the Dallas Cowboys re-signed RG Zack Martin to a massive six-year, $84m extension with $40m guaranteed that reset the market for offensive linemen. The deal outpaces the one the Cleveland Browns gave Andrew Norwell in free agency a few months ago to make Martin the highest-paid interior lineman with the most guaranteed money. For the Los Angeles Rams, it also sets the ceiling for the interior lineman market as LG Rodger Saffold, RG Jamon Brown and...
The Falcoholic Jun 14, 2018
Does Zack Martin’s deal mean anything for Jake Matthews?
The star Cowboys guard just got paid. Does that affect Jake’s new deal? The Cowboys have just paid star guard Zack Martin a boatload of money. Tell ‘em how much, Schefty. Cowboys and Pro-Bowl G Zack Martin finally agreed today to 6-year, $84 million extension that includes $40 million guaranteed, per source.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 13, 2018 That’s a lot of dough! So, with Martin setting the record for how much an offensive guard can make, this is going to get each and every offensive lineman with a deal coming up to jot down some notes. You have to think Falcons...
Riggo's Rag Jun 14, 2018
What Zack Martin’s contract means for Brandon Scherff and the Redskins
The Dallas Cowboys just made a big move by extending Zack Martin and making him the highest paid guard in the NFL. This will have a major impact on the Washington Redskins and their negotiations with Brandon Scherff. In the modern NFL, the guard position is starting to become more and more important. As interior […] What Zack Martin’s contract means for Brandon Scherff and the Redskins - Riggos Rag - Riggos Rag - A Washington Redskins Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
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