The lack of interest in signing free agents, plus the snail-pace extensions of Dak Prescott and CeeDee were all met with criticism. But for regular readers of Cowboyscountry.com, this was known to be part of what our Mike Fisher called the "Blow It Up'' plan, and funnily enough, Jerry admitted that.

The Dallas Cowboys made headlines last year in free agency for not being players, and according to Jerry Jones, that was part of the plan.

Zack Martin approached his retirement announcement the way he did every single game he played for the Cowboys. Confident and prepared. One of the best players in franchise history smiled as he took his spot on the podium between Jerry and Stephen Jones.