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Earlier today, the\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0announced that right guard Zack Martin, a perennial Pro Bowler and All-Pro, is set to undergo\u00a0season ending surgery\u00a0on his ankle.<\/p>\n

Head coach Mike McCarthy expressed concern over the situation, acknowledging the severity of Martin’s injury.<\/p>\n

“I think you just have to take a step back and deal with one thing at a time and that’s frankly the conversation that Zack and I had,” McCarthy said.<\/p>\n

“The focus is really about the surgery,” McCarthy added. “And I think those are all questions that I’m sure that will be asked or will be thought about.<\/p>\n

“But he really, in my conversations with him, his focus is on getting the surgery and trying to do the best he can with this ankle because obviously this is I think the third surgery that he’ll have on that ankle.”<\/p>\n

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McCarthy expressed admiration for Martin’s character, work ethic, and the positive influence he has on the organization.<\/p>\n

“Clearly a Hall of Famer, not only for the way he plays but just first class,” McCarthy said.<\/p>\n

“He just commands a lot of respect. Same person, personality every single day. Hard working. True team guy. Puts the team first. He’s been a joy to work with and I can’t say enough great things about him.”<\/p>\n

As Martin’s injury sidelines him for the season, Dallas will turn to T.J. Bass and Brock Hoffman. Their recent strong play has not only provided immediate relief but also hints at a bright future for the Cowboys’ offensive line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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