Cowboys’ Romo Reflects on 'Rare' Zack Martin Legacy

When Martin was drafted in 2014, Romo remembers the formation of what was heralded as one of the best offensive lines in the NFL.

"I mean, I can remember going out to games and about to walk in the field, and I remember after we drafted Tyron [Smith]. Then we got Travis [Frederick]. And then all of a sudden, here comes Zack while we had Doug [Free] and Ron [Leary] and I remember just being, like, all right, we can make the game simple," Romo said.

That season went on to be one of the most productive of Romo's career, thanks in large part to Martin and that unit up front.

Dallas went 12-4 that year en route to winning the NFC East. Romo would finish 4th in MVP voting that season after career highs in completion percentage and QBR.

Zack Martin was the last remaining player in Dallas from that group Romo mentioned, building upon a career that will go down in Cowboys history.

Although their careers overlapped only a few seasons, Romo could recognize Martin's impact immediately.

"I mean, I feel like to [go on a] run, you know, were really at the core reason was those guys up front and you know Zack was as good as anyone I think has ever played the game."

The seven-time first team All-Pro lineman spent the last 11 seasons in Dallas.

At the press conference, owner Jerry Jones said there will be space for Martin's #70 in the Cowboys Ring of Honor ... even before Canton comes calling.