Steven from Louisville questions whether the Cowboys should consider giving Zack Martin, a future Hall of Fame contender, a chance to rest and recover from his injuries.
Martin, dealing with a shoulder issue, has been playing through pain and missed last Thursday’s padded practice, which is unusual for him. Mickey points out the dilemma: sitting Martin means replacing him with T.J. Bass, a young player with limited experience. This would add to the inexperience on an already youthful offensive line. Tommy agrees that if Martin’s injury is severe, he should sit out, but if it’s just typical wear and tear, he’s still the best option at right guard despite signs of aging.
Steven Morris from Louisville raises concerns about Zack Martin’s health, suggesting he should rest and recover rather than playing while injured. Martin, an essential Cowboys player and potential Hall of Famer, missed Thursday’s padded practice due to a shoulder injury, a rare move for him.
Mickey notes that sitting Martin could lead to greater challenges, as T.J. Bass, a second-year guard, would have to fill in, increasing the lack of experience on the line. Tommy adds that while Martin should rest if his condition is severe, he’s still the best choice if it’s a typical mid-season injury, despite showing signs of wear.
Concerned about Zack Martin’s well-being, Steven from Louisville suggests the Cowboys consider giving him a break to fully heal.
Martin, who’s been toughing it out despite a shoulder injury, even missed last week’s padded practice, a rare occurrence. Mickey responds, highlighting the challenge: sitting Martin would mean T.J. Bass, a relatively inexperienced player, would take his place, which could weaken the offensive line. Tommy agrees, noting that while Martin should definitely rest if he’s too injured, if it’s just normal wear and tear, he remains the best option at guard even as age starts to take its toll.
Steven Morris suggests that the Cowboys consider resting Zack Martin to let him recover, given his recent struggles with a shoulder injury. Although Martin missed last Thursday’s padded practice, Mickey cautions against benching him, as his replacement would be T.J. Bass, who lacks significant experience. This substitution could exacerbate issues on a line already featuring young players.
Tommy adds that Martin should be sidelined if the injury is severe, but if it’s typical mid-season wear, he’s still the top choice at right guard, even as his performance shows the impact of aging.
