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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

Ex-Browns coach laments missed Super Bowl opportunity with Baker Mayfield

Gregg Williams served as defensive coordinator and interim head coach with the Cleveland Browns during the 2018 season when quarterback Baker Mayfield was a rookie.  Williams believes he and Mayfield could've won more than a handful of games with Cleveland had they remained together.

Insider names quarterback Giants 'want' in 2024 NFL Draft

Could the Giants be looking to add even more QBs to the roster?

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield responds to GM's viral comment

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield diplomatically explained his general manager's viral comment.

Giants legend claps back at ESPN's Ryan Clark over Saquon Barkley comments

Tiki Barber and Ryan Clark are very publicly beefing.

New Browns WR Jerry Jeudy responds to viral Steve Smith comments

New Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy spoke with reporters and addressed comments retired wideout and current NFL Network personality Steve Smith previously made.

Beat writer reveals origin of Tiki Barber, Saquon Barkley 'hater' feud

Barber isn't just talking about Barkley signing with a hated rival.

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley admits regrets about Giants departure

New Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley still feels plenty of love for New York Giants fans, though whether that love will be reciprocated in the fall is an open question.

Cam Newton reveals 'ridiculous' part of Patriots tenure

The former QB spent the 2020 regular season as a member of the Patriots.

Cowboys' Stephen Jones shares optimistic Dak Prescott contract update

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones insists that the $59.45M salary-cap figure for 2024 attached to Dak Prescott's contract hasn't impacted the club's free-agency decisions.

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge shares update on core injury

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Thursday that Judge would take swings on Friday, but the captain who turns 32 years old in April said he's taking things "day-to-day." 

Eagles, Falcons attract NFL's attention with tampering allegations

The Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons could soon be in some hot water over how and when they allegedly communicated with players during the free-agency negotiating window.

NFL writer hypes up Russell Wilson, Steelers value deal

The team-friendly contract will only cost the Steelers $1.2M for the 2024 season.

New Browns WR Jerry Jeudy seems to take shot at Broncos

Jerry Jeudy seemed to take a shot at his former employer while speaking with reporters.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield shares advice for Bears' Justin Fields

Fields likely understands the Bears remain on track to make USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams the first pick of this year's draft.

Broncos fans may hate this 2024 starting QB prediction

The Broncos will need a new starter at quarterback in Week 1 next season following the departure of veteran Russell Wilson.

NFL insider expands on Vikings' Justin Jefferson trade mindset

Some have linked Jefferson in stories with the Jets and Bengals, among other teams.

Buccaneers GM shares unique compliment for QB Baker Mayfield

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht shared unique praise for quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Browns insider shares strange Joe Flacco, Deshaun Watson claim

It's now on Deshaun Watson to win fans over beginning in September. 

'Wild-card' NFC East team linked with Bears QB Justin Fields

The 2021 first-round draft pick could soon become an inexpensive one-year rental assuming it's true that the Bears won't want him sharing a locker room with presumed No. 1 overall draft selection and USC Trojans star quarterback Caleb Williams. 

Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce have huge reactions to Russell Wilson joining Steelers

As much as some fans may have scoffed at the Steelers adding Wilson to their quarterback room, plenty of former and current players believe Pittsburgh improved at the sport's most important position this week. 

Baker Mayfield discusses picking Buccaneers in free agency

The QB can now focus on guiding the Buccaneers to more than a single playoff win next winter. 

Greg Olsen shares Fox update amid impending arrival of Tom Brady

Olsen discussed his outlook as he's set to be bumped from Fox's top broadcast team by Brady.

Bears reporters expand on Justin Fields, Caleb Williams dilemma

With Fields seemingly generating little interest around the league, speculation continues to grow about how the quarterback situation will play out for the Bears.

Stephen A. Smith shares Tom Brady, Bill Belichick broadcasting predictions

The ESPN personality offered completely different predictions for how Brady and Belichick would perform in the booth.

NFL reporter makes bold Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield comparison

Baker Mayfield has given hope to unsuccessful highly drafted quarterbacks everywhere.