Dak Prescott must have been very pleased when Zack Martin and the Dallas Cowboys came to an agreement, securing Martin‘s return to the team with a well-deserved pay raise just before the start of Week 1.
Martin, widely regarded as the top right guard in the league, undoubtedly brings a significant advantage to the team with his presence.
During his absence from the Cowboys, Martin received a noteworthy acknowledgment from the NFL world.
Bask in the brilliance of @thegob70 & his #99Club chain 😎#DallasCowboys | @EAMaddenNFL pic.twitter.com/e0i5v8WlCi
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) August 31, 2023
That’s because EA Sports’ Madden 24 game bestowed upon him a perfect 99 overall rating, the highest in the game.
While some may argue that it’s just a video game, being in the 99 club signifies global recognition of his exceptional talent and skill.
Notably, this recognition also came from Martin‘s teammates, Prescott and Tyron Smith.
Prior to one of the Cowboys‘ pre-season games, the aforementioned pair came together to give Martin a meaningful gift: a diamond chain symbolizing his 99 overall rating.
The issue of NFL starters participating in pre-season games always sparks considerable debate, as each team has its own unique approach to preseason preparation, without a fixed formula.
In the case of the Dallas Cowboys, who are aiming for their first Super Bowl appearance since 1995, key players were notably absent from the field.
Prescott was among several Cowboys players who did not see action during the pre-season, allowing younger players and veterans battling for a spot on the roster to seize more playing time and showcase their abilities ahead of the roster deadline last Tuesday.
