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Zac Wassink

Zac Wassink is a longtime sports news writer and PFWA member who began his career in 2006 and has had his work featured on Yardbarker, MSN, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. He is also a football and futbol aficionado who is probably yelling about Tottenham Hotspur at the moment and who chanted for Matt Harvey to start the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field. You can find him on X at @ZacWassink

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NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Falcons GM expands on curious Michael Penix Jr. draft decision

The Falcons GM doubled down on the controversial draft decision.

Former executive has theory on why Giants didn't draft Daniel Jones' replacement

The Giants grabbed LSU Tigers wide receiver Malik Nabers with the sixth pick of this year's draft.

Jerod Mayo addresses Tom Brady possibly returning to Patriots as player

Brady generated headlines and sparked whispers about a comeback when he suggested during a podcast appearance earlier this month that he could play for a quarterback-needy team during the 2024 NFL season. 

Insider shares big prediction about NFL expanding regular season

Could we see more meaningful games for each team in the future?

NFL insider shoots down Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. tampering theory

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell hinted during the NFL Scouting Combine that at least one club such as the Falcons had contact with Kirk Cousins before the legal tampering portion of free agency got underway. 

Why Giants could replace Daniel Jones with Drew Lock this fall

Jones has dealt with a pair of worrisome neck-related problems from the fall of 2021 through this past season before he suffered a torn ACL on Nov. 5. 

Why Raiders didn't trade up to draft quarterback

It's assumed the Raiders will have 2023 fourth-round draft pick Aidan O'Connell compete with free-agency pickup Gardner Minshew for the starting quarterback job this summer. 

Mets dealing with unique uniform issue this spring

The 2024 MLB uniforms have been much maligned already this spring, and now yet another issue has emerged.

Analysts share concerns about Drake Maye's early success with Patriots

Multiple ESPN personalities seem concerned about quarterback Drake Maye experiencing a difficult rookie season.

Analyst thinks Michael Penix Jr. should be mad at Falcons

The Falcons made Penix the eighth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft even though the club signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract early in free agency. 

Former GM has surprising take on Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.

Another noteworthy member of the football community is defending the Falcons for selecting Michael Penix Jr.

Falcons' Kyle Pitts reacted like many to Michael Penix Jr. draft pick

Kyle Pitts was among those stunned when the club controversially made Michael Penix Jr. the eighth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

GM explains why Cardinals didn't trade Marvin Harrison Jr. draft pick

The Cardinals were mentioned as a possible draft-day trade candidate both before and after quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye became the first three players selected on Thursday night. 

Roger Goodell speaks honestly about 18-game NFL season plan

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell discussed the poorly kept secret regarding the league's desire to eventually shift to an 18-game regular season.

ESPN analysts disagree over Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.

The Falcons shocked the NFL world by drafting Michael Penix Jr., and the move has even pitted some analysts against each other.

Analysts react to Broncos making Bo Nix 12th pick of draft

It's assumed that head coach Sean Payton will have Nix compete with Jarrett Stidham for the Broncos' starting QB job this summer.

Why gun-related arrest didn't prevent Giants from drafting Malik Nabers

Nabers was the sixth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Caleb Williams embracing lofty, historic goals with Bears

The Chicago Bears are getting a confident, driven individual in QB Caleb Williams.

Aaron Rodgers reacts to Jets drafting Olu Fashanu

The Jets made multiple moves to bolster their offensive line earlier in the offseason, so many linked the club ahead of the draft with Georgia Bulldogs star tight end Brock Bowers. 

Analysts perplexed by Falcons' Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins situation

The Falcons made Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft less than two months after they signed veteran Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract.

Will Patriots start Drake Maye over Jacoby Brissett?

The Patriots' selection of Drake Maye on Thursday put the team's quarterback battle in the spotlight.

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown shares warning after contract extension

Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown has no plans to rest on his laurels after netting a huge contract extension.

Cam Newton compares Bo Nix to NFL MVP candidate

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton sees a little bit of 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in Oregon's Bo Nix.

Analysts compare Drake Maye to two NFL stars before draft

North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye became a polarizing prospect leading up to the NFL Draft.

Cam Newton claps back at Caleb Williams' critics

Cam Newton used a Thursday morning NFL Network appearance to blast those who have criticized Caleb Williams for reasons unrelated to his play.