Getty ImagesThe prospect of playing in front of empty stadiums this season is a reality Atlanta Falcons center is hopeful can be avoided.Mack wants there to be fans in the stands when games are played this fall. He hopes circumstances allow for stadiums to be full and for society to have returned to a more normal status. Having to play in empty buildings would present some challenges, especially for a center directing the offensive line.“,” Mack said, via Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. “I know communication would be easy but it also could be a really flat environment that’s not easy to get...…Getty ImagesThe prospect of playing in front of empty stadiums this season is a reality Atlanta Falcons center is hopeful can be avoided.Mack wants there to be fans in the stands when games are played this fall. He hopes circumstances allow for stadiums to be full and for society to have returned to a more normal status. Having to play in empty buildings would present some challenges, especially for a center directing the offensive line.“,” Mack said, via Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. “I know communication would be easy but it also could be a really flat environment that’s not easy to get...WW…

Getty ImagesThe Denver Broncos have not made the playoffs in any of the four years since their victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Despite finishing second in the AFC West last year, their 7-9 record was five games back of the eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in the division.However, Broncos defensive tackle is bullish about the team’s outlook for the 2020 season. In an interview with Troy Renck of Denver7, Harris said he thinks the Broncos .“We have that veteran leadership, and we are gelling with the coaching staff. My saying is that we are going 16-0 until...…Getty ImagesThe Denver Broncos have not made the playoffs in any of the four years since their victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Despite finishing second in the AFC West last year, their 7-9 record was five games back of the eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in the division.However, Broncos defensive tackle is bullish about the team’s outlook for the 2020 season. In an interview with Troy Renck of Denver7, Harris said he thinks the Broncos .“We have that veteran leadership, and we are gelling with the coaching staff. My saying is that we are going 16-0 until...WW…

Getty ImagesAtlanta Falcons safety has appeared in just four games combined over the last two seasons as serious leg injuries forced him to injured reserve.Neal missed all of last year because of a torn Achilles sustained last September against the Indianapolis Colts. Now nearly nine months removed from the injury, Neal says he’s back to where he needs to be.“,” Neal said on NFL Network, via D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I feel like myself again. I’m grateful.”After a trip to the Super Bowl in 2017, Neal went down with a torn ACL in the Falcons’ season opener...…Getty ImagesAtlanta Falcons safety has appeared in just four games combined over the last two seasons as serious leg injuries forced him to injured reserve.Neal missed all of last year because of a torn Achilles sustained last September against the Indianapolis Colts. Now nearly nine months removed from the injury, Neal says he’s back to where he needs to be.“,” Neal said on NFL Network, via D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I feel like myself again. I’m grateful.”After a trip to the Super Bowl in 2017, Neal went down with a torn ACL in the Falcons’ season opener...WW…

Getty ImagesSan Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch made it clear on Thursday that they won’t let star tight end leave the Bay Area.Kittle’s four-year rookie contract is set to expire after this season and Kittle has proven he’s one of the best talents at the position in the NFL through his first three seasons. Getting Kittle locked up long-term is going to take a sizable contract and Lynch says the 49ers are prepared to meet that demand, it’s just a matter of finding exactly where the numbers make sense for both sides.“,” Lynch said in an interview on 95.7 The Game. “We’re...…Getty ImagesSan Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch made it clear on Thursday that they won’t let star tight end leave the Bay Area.Kittle’s four-year rookie contract is set to expire after this season and Kittle has proven he’s one of the best talents at the position in the NFL through his first three seasons. Getting Kittle locked up long-term is going to take a sizable contract and Lynch says the 49ers are prepared to meet that demand, it’s just a matter of finding exactly where the numbers make sense for both sides.“,” Lynch said in an interview on 95.7 The Game. “We’re...WW…

Getty ImagesOne of the potential scenarios for adjusting the NFL schedule this fall should the normal slate be affected by ongoing coronavrius fallout is apparent in the way the league scheduled its bye weeks.Every team in the league shares its bye week with the team they play during the second week of the season. This setup would allow for bye weeks to be nixed altogether with the lost game in Week 2 rescheduled to fill the hole in the calendar later in the year. The following is the list of matchups for Week 2 of the schedule and a list of the shared byes for each team.Cincinnati at...…Getty ImagesOne of the potential scenarios for adjusting the NFL schedule this fall should the normal slate be affected by ongoing coronavrius fallout is apparent in the way the league scheduled its bye weeks.Every team in the league shares its bye week with the team they play during the second week of the season. This setup would allow for bye weeks to be nixed altogether with the lost game in Week 2 rescheduled to fill the hole in the calendar later in the year. The following is the list of matchups for Week 2 of the schedule and a list of the shared byes for each team.Cincinnati at...WW…

Getty ImagesWhile the idea of joining his childhood favorite team and supplanting as quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers was an entertaining concept to consider this offseason, 49ers defensive end didn’t give the idea much thought.As far as he’s concerned, Garoppolo doesn’t need to prove anything more for Armstead to have faith in him as the team’s quarterback.“I thought it was cool for the media and fans, you know cool story to be like this is crazy and draw a bunch of attention but I didn’t really think too much more of it than that,” Armstead said with Chris Simms on Unbuttoned....…Getty ImagesWhile the idea of joining his childhood favorite team and supplanting as quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers was an entertaining concept to consider this offseason, 49ers defensive end didn’t give the idea much thought.As far as he’s concerned, Garoppolo doesn’t need to prove anything more for Armstead to have faith in him as the team’s quarterback.“I thought it was cool for the media and fans, you know cool story to be like this is crazy and draw a bunch of attention but I didn’t really think too much more of it than that,” Armstead said with Chris Simms on Unbuttoned....WW…

Getty ImagesNew Dallas Cowboys pass rusher detailed exactly how far his life and self-esteem had fallen since he last played in the NFL during an interview with Jay Glazer of FOX Sports on Thursday night.“,” Smith said. “In that year, I was in a really dark place. I didn’t have a lot of value for how I thought about myself. When I was in the bad spot, it got pretty bad. I was sleeping under a car for some nights because my sickness took me there. And I had a home to sleep in. But I was in such a dark place that I didn’t see myself deserving anything other than that.”Smith was arrested...…Getty ImagesNew Dallas Cowboys pass rusher detailed exactly how far his life and self-esteem had fallen since he last played in the NFL during an interview with Jay Glazer of FOX Sports on Thursday night.“,” Smith said. “In that year, I was in a really dark place. I didn’t have a lot of value for how I thought about myself. When I was in the bad spot, it got pretty bad. I was sleeping under a car for some nights because my sickness took me there. And I had a home to sleep in. But I was in such a dark place that I didn’t see myself deserving anything other than that.”Smith was arrested...WW…

Getty ImagesThe decision to continue his football career with the had led to a brand new experience for veteran tight end .By signing with the Seahawks last month after being released by the Carolina Panthers, Olsen is now teammates with second-year wide receiver . However, in an interview with the Dan Patrick Show, Olsen mentioned that DK won’t be the first member of the Metcalf family he’s happened to be teammates with during his 14 years in the NFL.“. So that’s how old I am/how young he is,” Olsen said. “So this is going to be the first time in my career that I will play with a father...…Getty ImagesThe decision to continue his football career with the had led to a brand new experience for veteran tight end .By signing with the Seahawks last month after being released by the Carolina Panthers, Olsen is now teammates with second-year wide receiver . However, in an interview with the Dan Patrick Show, Olsen mentioned that DK won’t be the first member of the Metcalf family he’s happened to be teammates with during his 14 years in the NFL.“. So that’s how old I am/how young he is,” Olsen said. “So this is going to be the first time in my career that I will play with a father...WW…

Getty ImagesLate Thursday night, subscribers to the DISH Network were no longer able to get the NFL Network or NFL RedZone as a part of the subscription packages.The NFL put out a release shortly after the networks went dark on DISH providers saying they’re still working on an agreement for continued carriage of their two products on the network.“As of 9 pm ET NFL Network and NFL RedZone are no longer available to DISH and Sling TV subscribers,” the league said in the release. “While NFL Media remains committed to negotiating an agreement and has offered terms consistent with those in place...…Getty ImagesLate Thursday night, subscribers to the DISH Network were no longer able to get the NFL Network or NFL RedZone as a part of the subscription packages.The NFL put out a release shortly after the networks went dark on DISH providers saying they’re still working on an agreement for continued carriage of their two products on the network.“As of 9 pm ET NFL Network and NFL RedZone are no longer available to DISH and Sling TV subscribers,” the league said in the release. “While NFL Media remains committed to negotiating an agreement and has offered terms consistent with those in place...WW…

Getty ImagesAfter a 17-year drought between playoff appearances was finally ended in 2017, the Buffalo Bills have found themselves in the postseason in two of the last three years.While the Bills are still seeking their first playoff win since 1995, the team is better positioned now to compete legitimately than they have been in a very long time. Josh Allen’s progression in year two along with a formidable defense made the Bills a feisty team last year. Now with out of the division, the door may be ajar for the Patriots to be dethroned as the AFC East’s annual bell cow.Bills quarterback...…Getty ImagesAfter a 17-year drought between playoff appearances was finally ended in 2017, the Buffalo Bills have found themselves in the postseason in two of the last three years.While the Bills are still seeking their first playoff win since 1995, the team is better positioned now to compete legitimately than they have been in a very long time. Josh Allen’s progression in year two along with a formidable defense made the Bills a feisty team last year. Now with out of the division, the door may be ajar for the Patriots to be dethroned as the AFC East’s annual bell cow.Bills quarterback...WW…