Zack Martin is only Cowboy on PFF's best NFL players list from last 20 years

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Zack Martin is only Cowboy on PFF's best NFL players list from last 20 years
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Pro Football Focus has named Zack Martin the sole Dallas Cowboys player on its list of the best NFL players from the past two decades. Despite the Cowboys' lack of sustained success, Martin's performance as a right guard stands out, with seven First-Team All-Pro selections over his career. He played for the Cowboys from 2014 through 2024 after being drafted 16th overall. The ranking considered players based on their overall grades, with Martin's peak years placing him ahead of competitors. Other former Cowboys such as Jason Witten and DeMarcus Ware received honorable mentions but did not make the main list.

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  • Zack Martin is highlighted as a generational talent.
  • He earned seven First-Team All-Pro selections during his career.
  • Martin played for the Cowboys from 2014 to 2024.
  • Pro Football Focus evaluated players based on grading metrics.
  • Jason Witten and DeMarcus Ware were also mentioned, but not ranked.
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  • 1:01 PMYahoo SportsOnly 1 Cowboy makes PFF's list of best players from last 2 decades
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The Cowboys haven't won much across the last several decades, and a lack of world-changing talent may be the reason.

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