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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April 19, 2024 | New England Patriots

Reporter thinks Patriots could trade down, draft first-round QB

The Patriots finished the 2023 campaign at 4-13, hit a franchise reset button by parting ways with legendary head coach Bill Belichick and have holes all over their roster.

April 19, 2024 | USC Trojans

NFL personnel address two big Caleb Williams concerns

The Bears almost certainly will make Caleb Williams the first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, but his days of being an undisputed slam-dunk selection are seemingly over.

April 19, 2024 | North Carolina Tar Heels

North Carolina QB Drake Maye's draft stock takes another interesting turn

North Carolina QB Drake Maye isn't everybody's cup of tea, but some evaluators absolutely love his NFL upside.

April 19, 2024 | Washington Huskies

Analyst insists that the Raiders like this divisive quarterback prospect

The Las Vegas Raiders are seemingly always a draft wild card. For better and worse.

April 19, 2024 | MLB

Insider shares free-agency updates on Yankees' Juan Soto, Mets' Pete Alonso

The Mets' Steve Cohen is MLB’s richest owner and can afford to sign both Soto and Alonso after the World Series.

April 19, 2024 | NFL

Julian Edelman, Patriots reporter address latest Tom Brady comeback whispers

Brady remains on track to become both Fox's lead NFL analyst starting with the upcoming season and a limited partner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

April 19, 2024 | Denver Broncos

Report updates if Broncos could make blockbuster NFL Draft trade

The Broncos hold the No. 12 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

April 18, 2024 | Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins' Sidney Crosby addresses retirement, contract chatter

Crosby has one season remaining on his contract and was the subject of some trade chatter this past winter.

April 18, 2024 | New England Patriots

Is Patriots' Eliot Wolf scarred by Baker Mayfield draft experience?

Patriots de facto general manager Eliot Wolf served as assistant general manager with the Browns when they made quarterback Baker Mayfield the first pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.

April 18, 2024 | NFL

Bills' Josh Allen reacts to Stefon Diggs trade

Questions about the relationship between Allen and Diggs arose during the Bills' home playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in January 2023 and hovered over the team throughout this past season.

April 18, 2024 | New England Patriots

Reporter updates if Patriots could trade down in 2024 NFL Draft

New England Patriots de facto general manager Eliot Wolf raised eyebrows when he said Thursday that the club is "open for business" as it pertains to their approach to the draft. Could they really be considering a trade?

April 18, 2024 | New York Giants

Giants GM addresses Daniel Jones 'buyer’s remorse' report

Jones earned his large contract after he guided the 2022 Giants to a playoff berth and a road postseason victory.

April 18, 2024 | New York Mets

Could Mets trade both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz this summer?

Could the Mets trade a pair of fan favorites if they fall out of contention ahead of the trade deadline?

April 18, 2024 | Cleveland Browns

Why Browns aren't making predictions about recovery of Deshaun Watson

The QB appeared in only six games this past season before he was shut down with an injury to his throwing shoulder that left him needing surgery.

April 18, 2024 | New York Mets

Mets' Brandon Nimmo discusses disappointing home attendance figures

The Mets began the season with a five-game losing streak that understandably had fans fearing the worst.

April 18, 2024 | New England Patriots

Patriots' Eliot Wolf discusses making blockbuster NFL Draft trade

New England Patriots de facto general manager Eliot Wolf spoke with reporters on Thursday morning and indicated everything is on the table regarding the club holding the third pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

April 18, 2024 | College Football

Analyst addresses Commanders' Jayden Daniels vs. Drake Maye draft debate

NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah spoke with media members on Wednesday and addressed what he's hearing regarding the Washington Commanders at pick No. 2.

April 18, 2024 | Michigan Wolverines

Analyst discusses Giants' links to J.J. McCarthy

As debate continues regarding what will happen with the quarterbacks not named Caleb Williams at the upcoming NFL Draft, one analyst discussed the potential role the Giants could play in the situation.

April 18, 2024 | NFL

Insider expands on Steelers' trade talks for 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

The Steelers have repeatedly been linked with Aiyuk after they traded wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers last month.

April 17, 2024 | New York Giants

Why Giants star could become predraft trade piece

GM Joe Schoen may ultimately deem before the first round gets underway on April 25 that the veteran WR is worth more to the club as a tradeable asset.