Sam Martin quotes/ info: 2019 season

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Detroit Lions' Sam Martin out to be 'the best Sam I can be' after 2 down seasons

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As long as Sam Martin remains on his current path, which includes being healthy, he should be on an NFL roster in the 2019 season. His salary could easily be a factor in whether he's on the Lions roster. Martin must demonstrate that he's clearly better than other viable combined punting, kickoff, and holding options to remain on the Lions roster.

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Report: Lions punter Sam Martin restructures contract, takes a pay cut

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The pay cut agreement isn't surprising. Because Ryan Santaso did a pretty good job with Punting and did very well with Kickoffs, Sam Martin's contact leverage was lessened.

Sam Martin had a good pre-season. The only action he saw in Cleveland last night was holding on PATs and a FG attempt.

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Sam Martin: Haven’t blinked an eye about free agency, won’t let pay cut alter decision

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Directional kickoffs were what was emphasized by the coaches in most games. When relatively healthy, Martin is more than capable of having a much higher touchback percentage.

I think there's a better chance that Sam Martin re-signs with the Lions than Graham Glasgow and A'Shawn Robinson. Even with that, I think it's 50-50 at most Martin will be back with the Lions in 2020.

The reliable holding that Martin provides on FGs and PATs is something I hope the Lions brass factors in when deciding how to proceed with Martin.