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When it comes to the Colts offensive line, there are some big names growing in the eyes of the national media. And while right tackle Braden Smith continues to fly under the radar, could he be in line to grab his first Pro Bowl selection in 2020?.The Auburn product, who was drafted as a guard in the second round in 2018, has entrenched himself as the starting right tackle ever since he was forced to do so out of necessity in Week 5 of his rookie campaign.He’s proven to be an emerging talent on the right side and a potential breakout player.The AFC’s finest front five resides in Indy, anchored by the meanest interior mauler around in Quenton Nelson. In an attempt to bring a personal dream to fruition — sending the entire Colts line to the Pro Bowl — I’m trumpeting the name of Braden Smith, who finished 2019 as PFF’s sixth-ranked run blocker, Marc Sessler of NFL.com.His pass protection could use a boost, but this 6-foot-6, 315-pound front-door-shaped human out of Auburn grows more formidable by the year and should have Philip Rivers sleeping easy at night when the games begin, Marc Sessler of NFL.com

When it comes to the Colts offensive line, there are some big names growing in the eyes of the national media. And while right tackle Braden Smith continues to fly under the radar, could he be in line to grab his first Pro Bowl selection in 2020?.The Auburn product, who was drafted as a guard in the second round in 2018, has entrenched himself as the starting right tackle ever since he was forced to do so out of necessity in Week 5 of his rookie campaign.He’s proven to be an emerging talent on the right side and a potential breakout player.The AFC’s finest front five resides in Indy, anchored by the meanest interior mauler around in Quenton Nelson. In an attempt to bring a personal dream to fruition — sending the entire Colts line to the Pro Bowl — I’m trumpeting the name of Braden Smith, who finished 2019 as PFF’s sixth-ranked run blocker, Marc Sessler of NFL.com.His pass protection could use a boost, but this 6-foot-6, 315-pound front-door-shaped human out of Auburn grows more formidable by the year and should have Philip Rivers sleeping easy at night when the games begin, Marc Sessler of NFL.com

On Sunday, numerous NFL players took to social media and sent out messages at the same time, essentially calling out the league for not having strong enough guidelines.Among them was Bills safety Micah Hyde.Hyde took to his Twitter account and suggested the league is not doing their part to “keep players healthy”.In addition, Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs re-posted a few messages from a few other players in the NFL, including Eric Kendricks and Carson Wentz

On Sunday, numerous NFL players took to social media and sent out messages at the same time, essentially calling out the league for not having strong enough guidelines.Among them was Bills safety Micah Hyde.Hyde took to his Twitter account and suggested the league is not doing their part to “keep players healthy”.In addition, Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs re-posted a few messages from a few other players in the NFL, including Eric Kendricks and Carson Wentz

Minnesota running back Dalvin Cook will reportedly hold out until he receives a reasonable deal.The Vikings have some options when it comes to their starting running back. Bleacher Report recently mulled over one of those options: trading him.However, the outlet does not think the Vikings are likely to trade away Cook.Cook can choose to sit out the 2020 campaign, but he would miss out on a season of accrued service and take a huge risk with an uncertain 2021 salary cap as a restricted free agent, Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton.Still, a holdout seems more likely than a trade because backups Alexander Mattison and Mike Boone have just 160 combined carries, though the Vikings and Cook have the means and incentive to strike a new deal, Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton

Minnesota running back Dalvin Cook will reportedly hold out until he receives a reasonable deal.The Vikings have some options when it comes to their starting running back. Bleacher Report recently mulled over one of those options: trading him.However, the outlet does not think the Vikings are likely to trade away Cook.Cook can choose to sit out the 2020 campaign, but he would miss out on a season of accrued service and take a huge risk with an uncertain 2021 salary cap as a restricted free agent, Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton.Still, a holdout seems more likely than a trade because backups Alexander Mattison and Mike Boone have just 160 combined carries, though the Vikings and Cook have the means and incentive to strike a new deal, Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton

There’s no question that Le’Veon Bell is motivated to prove that 2019, the worst statistical season of his career, was an anomaly.That’s why his latest Madden 21 rating is just more fuel added to the fire for the Jets’ All-Pro running back.He plans on using his latest rating (87) as motivation to get back to the high level of play he’d grown accustomed to in Pittsburgh.While Madden’s ratings are more likely based on Bell’s production or lack thereof in 2019 than his reputation.He’s not exactly receptive to the idea of his overall rating dropping five points from the season before.I don’t even want Madden to update my s—…keep this energy, Le’Veon Bell stated in an Instragam comment on Tuesday

There’s no question that Le’Veon Bell is motivated to prove that 2019, the worst statistical season of his career, was an anomaly.That’s why his latest Madden 21 rating is just more fuel added to the fire for the Jets’ All-Pro running back.He plans on using his latest rating (87) as motivation to get back to the high level of play he’d grown accustomed to in Pittsburgh.While Madden’s ratings are more likely based on Bell’s production or lack thereof in 2019 than his reputation.He’s not exactly receptive to the idea of his overall rating dropping five points from the season before.I don’t even want Madden to update my s—…keep this energy, Le’Veon Bell stated in an Instragam comment on Tuesday

The past two years have been full of praise and recognition for Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore.He was selected to the Pro Bowl and earned First-Team All-Pro honors in the past two seasons, along with the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2019.Gilmore has now collected another accolade by joining the ‘Madden 99’ club.Gilmore is among four players to earn this elite recognition — Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Donald and Christian McCaffrey are the other three.All four players are at the top of their position groups and have proven themselves entirely

The past two years have been full of praise and recognition for Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore.He was selected to the Pro Bowl and earned First-Team All-Pro honors in the past two seasons, along with the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2019.Gilmore has now collected another accolade by joining the ‘Madden 99’ club.Gilmore is among four players to earn this elite recognition — Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Donald and Christian McCaffrey are the other three.All four players are at the top of their position groups and have proven themselves entirely