Cowboys' Zack Martin earns first-team honors on NFL All-Quarter Century Team

Recently retired Dallas Cowboys legend Zack Martin earns first-team honors on Sports Illustrated's All-Quarter Century Team.

Cowboys guard Zack Martin lines up for the snap during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. | Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys offensive line is going to look drastically different this season after longtime starter Zack Martin hung up his cleats after this past season.

Martin should already know that he will hear his name called in Canton one day, as he is known as one of the best guards in NFL history.

Recently, the MMQB team at Sports Illustrated crafted a roster they are calling the All-Quarter Century Team, which highlights the best players of the past 25 seasons.

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To no surprise, Martin received first-team honors at the guard position.

Zack Martin and his wife Morgan Martin on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

"Martin just retired after 11 seasons in Dallas, which included nine Pro Bowls and seven first-team All-Pros. Faneca played 10 seasons in Pittsburgh, with six first-team All-Pro selections and a Super Bowl win. He added two more Pro Bowl seasons with the Jets, too," wrote the MMQB team.

Martin received 17 votes for first-team honors, which was one more vote than Pittsburgh Steelers legend Alan Faneca.

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The Cowboys legend finished his 11-year career in Dallas with 9 Pro Bowl selections and seven All-Pro nominations.

So, if you are annoyed with whoever takes over Martin's role this season on the offensive line, it's best you have a little patience. Filling the shoes of someone who will one day have a gold jacket is nearly impossible.

Cowboys guard Zack Martin warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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