'09 IN OT Zack Martin (Notre Dame Man)

[GoldenToTheGrave]

Anybody know if ZM is slated to step in at left tackle if Tyron Smith goes down?

 

[palinurus]

Bettis?

That's it. The one and only Associated Press ROY from ND. I'd forgotten how good he was as a rookie.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Finished second in Offensive Rookie of the Year behind Beckham

 

[wizards8507]

Trench Fanfare: The 10 Best Offensive Linemen of the Past Year «

 

[Irish Insanity]

His arms are to short.

 

[Mihalko35]

What a great article!

I learned a thing or two about O line play from reading it.

Trench Fanfare: The 10 Best Offensive Linemen of the Past Year «

 

[woolybug25]

His arms are to short.

Too short... His arms are too short...









He don't stop rappin'...

 

[Irish YJ]

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Oh, look at all the social significance I missed growing up . . .

 

[Irish YJ]

Oh, look at all the social significance I missed growing up . . .

how old are ya bogs

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Older than dirt . . .

At least that is what my kids say.

Question is am I old enough to be your father, well am I? You young whippersnapper!

 

[dublinirish]

Injuries: Cowboys' Zack Martin examined for "stinger" - NFL.com

Cowboys G Zack Martin has been examined for a "stinger," a potential nerve issue in the neck and shoulder area, according to team owner Jerry Jones. Martin walked off the practice field during drills with a member of the team's medical staff. Martin did not return to practice.

Does not sound as bad this tweet from yesterday suggests
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Zack Martin is down. Not moving and looks in a lot of pain</p>— Dan Turner (@dtsturner) <a href="https://twitter.com/dtsturner/status/633788065425657856">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[GrangerIrish24]

Being a Cowboys fan, I cried a little when I first saw that tweet

 

[dublinirish]

Never forget

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alabama has had 4 OL taken in the 1st Round under Saban, prior to Ryan Kelly. Zach Martin has more Pro Bowls than all of them - combined.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/725902869015093249">April 29, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[NorthDakota]

Never forget

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alabama has had 4 OL taken in the 1st Round under Saban, prior to Ryan Kelly. Zach Martin has more Pro Bowls than all of them - combined.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/725902869015093249">April 29, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Hopefully BK brings that to the recruiting battles.

 

[BeauBenken]

Never forget

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Don't know who Zach Martin is, but I hear Zack Martin has just as many as him.

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[ndfb3.1]

Why Cowboys guard Zack Martin is the one NFL MVP candidate no one's talking about - CBSSports.com

The Dallas Cowboys running game took off in 2016 with the addition of Ezekiel Elliott in the backfield and Dak Prescott under center, helping Dallas claim the No. 1 seed in the NFC and prompting furious, weekly debates about what player from Dallas should be the MVP.

Reality is, there isn't one single selection and quarterbacks ultimately rule the day when it comes to the award. But right guard Zack Martin, the Cowboys' first-round pick in 2014, is a name no one mentions enough.

Here are three reasons he is the 2016 NFL MVP candidate no one is talking about

 

[ACamp1900]

Martin and Tyron Smith are both starting their careers at HOF levels... I know it's super early to talk about that but I think it's clear that both are heading that way so long as their health holds up.

 

[BobbyMac]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The top graded player at every position on the offensive line in 2016. <a href="https://t.co/WHLHNUIkLW">pic.twitter.com/WHLHNUIkLW</a></p>— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF/status/879433090103476224">June 26, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[BobbyMac]

A look back at PFF's highest graded OL's HS R&R's on 247 Composite:

Trent Williams = - .7912 - Oklahoma

Marshall Yanda = - .8000 - Iowa

Matt Paradis = 0 star - NR - Boise St

Zack Martin = - .8967 - Notre Dame

Marcus Cannon = - .7333 - TCU

 

[Southside Sully]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The top graded player at every position on the offensive line in 2016. <a href="https://t.co/WHLHNUIkLW">pic.twitter.com/WHLHNUIkLW</a></p>— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF/status/879433090103476224">June 26, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

ND should be retweeting and directing it at every OL target that we are after. This and the Stanley stuff. Kids pay attention to this.

 

[BobbyMac]

ND should be retweeting and directing it at every OL target that we are after. This and the Stanley stuff. Kids pay attention to this.

Urban's response to recruits...

Notre Dame guy is the WORST player on that list. Do you want to be the worst?

Recruit responds, "No Sir!" Then runs through a brick wall where Bleacher Report is waiting to film his commitment video.

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash">#Cowboys</a> are deep in talks with G Zack Martin, who will become the highest-paid guard (eventually): <a href="https://t.co/7rjMXgScJh">pic.twitter.com/7rjMXgScJh</a></p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/895406498339336193">August 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[ACamp1900]

Can't wait for his induction speech....

 

[Irish Man3]

Praying the Cowboys mess this up and he goes to ANY other team in the league.

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/thegob70">@thegob70</a> showing why his twitter handle is The Gob💪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CowboysCamp?src=hash">#CowboysCamp</a> <a href="https://t.co/vRZsXMFTRL">pic.twitter.com/vRZsXMFTRL</a></p>— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) <a href="https://twitter.com/dallascowboys/status/897615044011315200">August 16, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coming to a city near you: Zack Martin and Travis Frederick double team. A thing of beauty. <a href="https://t.co/gc1ZfZq4Hv">pic.twitter.com/gc1ZfZq4Hv</a></p>— Quinten Mobley (@QMOB_) <a href="https://twitter.com/QMOB_/status/899795038640762882">August 22, 2017</a></blockquote>
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I feel like ZM's tape will be used by coaches for years to come as example of perfect OL play

 

[Irish#1]

But his arms are too short to make it in the NFL!

 

[IrishLion]

If you put him at LT in the NFL, is he still an all-pro player because of how technically sound he is?

Or is he perfectly suited for guard with his skills and measurables?

 

[Irish#1]

If you put him at LT in the NFL, is he still an all-pro player because of how technically sound he is?

Or is he perfectly suited for guard with his skills and measurables?

I think he would have done just fine there.