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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

49ers' Kendrick Bourne explains how Mac Jones is different from his Patriots days

Following Thursday's win, Bourne discussed how Jones is different from what the signal-caller was during his final days with the Patriots. 

Titans HC Brian Callahan addresses 'hopeless' takes amid 0-4 start

Despite the black cloud hovering over the Titans, Brian Callahan is attempting to remain positive. 

Vikings' Justin Jefferson seems to make big statement about potential Carson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy QB controversy

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Jefferson seemed to make a big statement regarding the topic.

Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase again addresses heated sideline exchange with HC Zac Taylor

Ja'Marr Chase said that getting frustrated during a lopsided matchup is sometimes "part of the game." While speaking with reporters on Thursday, he expanded on what did and didn't happen in Denver.

Does Garrett Wilson regret signing extension with Jets amid 0-4 start?

Star wide receiver Garrett Wilson was among Jets players who vented their frustrations after the club fell to 0-4 on the season.

49ers' Mac Jones makes feelings on potential Brock Purdy QB controversy clear

Speculation has again arisen about Mac Jones possibly replacing the healthy Brock Purdy as the 49ers' full-time starting quarterback. 

Hall of Fame coach gives Jets' Aaron Glenn advice amid 0-4 start

Under Glenn, the Jets have thus far turned the ball over seven times without recording a single takeaway this season. 

Browns' Shedeur Sanders under fire over mime incident with reporters

Sanders is third on the Cleveland QB depth chart this fall.

NFL executives address Vikings picking J.J. McCarthy over Sam Darnold

The Vikings letting Darnold reach free agency so that they could turn to McCarthy could go down as one of the most controversial decisions of this past NFL offseason. 

Giants rookie sends warning to NFL after dominant performance vs. Chargers

While Jaxson Dart's debut dominated headlines, the Giants defense played a significant role in the team's first win of the season in Week 4.

Bengals' Jake Browning addresses 'frustrations' amid offense's woes without Joe Burrow

While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, JakeBrowning admitted he and the Cincinnati offense weren't good enough over the past eight quarters of action. 

Brian Callahan again addresses Cam Ward's fiery comments about Titans

Callahan again addressed Ward's emotional comments regarding the team's 0-4 start.

What Malik Nabers told forgotten Giants WR after season-ending injury

The WR hasn't yet lived up to the expectations many fans had for him when the Giants made him a 2023 third-round draft choice.

What Brian Schottenheimer learned about George Pickens before Cowboys-Steelers trade

Pickens has been a polarizing figure throughout his NFL career. 

How Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. is trying to overcome costly miscues

Harrison hasn't yet lived up to the expectations many had for him when Arizona made him the fourth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. 

Why Justin Fields is confident 0-4 Jets can turn things around

Fields is finding positives in the team's 0-4 start.

Giants' Jaxson Dart addresses playing-style concerns after injury scares

Dart dealt with several injury scares during his first career start.

Zac Taylor makes big statement about Bengals possibly trading for Jake Browning replacement

Browning has done little to inspire confidence he can keep the Bengals afloat during Joe Burrow's absence.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield reflects on how he, Seahawks' Sam Darnold bounced back from Panthers tenures

Mayfield and Darnold spent a portion of the 2022 season as teammates with the Panthers. 

Stats show why Mets may pass on re-signing Pete Alonso this offseason

The club disappointingly finished the 2025 regular season outside of the playoff picture. 

Do Browns regret not drafting Jaxson Dart after promising first win with Giants?

For his latest mailbag, Albert Breer addressed whether or not the Browns regret how they handled the draft.

What Commanders want to see from Jayden Daniels before making decision for Chargers game

Daniels has missed back-to-back games with a sprained left knee.

Browns' Joe Flacco displays leadership after losing starting job to rookie QB

Flacco discussed losing the starting quarterback job to Dillon Gabriel.

Details emerge on J.J. McCarthy's progress, potential return to lineup

McCarthy continues to recover from an ankle sprain.

Insider names 'primary reasons' Browns benched Joe Flacco for Dillon Gabriel

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler shared on Wednesday why the Browns felt now was the right time to make the move to Dillon Gabriel.