Blake Martinez of the Packers awaits the snap against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sept. 16, 2018. Credit: Getty Images/Jonathan Daniel
Blake Martinez signed his Giants contract in his weight room.
At first glance, that might seem like a cute but gimmicky way to introduce yourself to a new team and new fan base. It shows that he’s ready to work, that he’s dedicated and that he is serious about getting better. The team even posted a photo of the event on social media. It’s almost as if he took a break between reps to put ink to paper and then went right back to his lifting.