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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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Giants linked with polarizing QB prospect as fallback option

Could the Giants make a surprising player the sixth overall pick?

Peyton Manning rips Jets for failing QB Zach Wilson

Peyton Manning isn't a fan of how the New York Jets went about the handling of QB Zach Wilson's development. Wilson will now try for a new start with the Denver Broncos.

NFL teams had big request for LSU QB Jayden Daniels

Some have rated Daniels as the best signal-caller in this year's class over Caleb Williams of the USC Trojans. 

Insider expands on what Patriots would reject for third pick of 2024 NFL Draft

There's more information about why the New England Patriots still possessed the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft as of Wednesday morning.

Broncos reportedly could trade down, draft QB in first round

The Denver Broncos continue to be identified as a team who could shake up the draft order on Thursday.

Lions' Jared Goff clarifies controversial Detroit media comments

Jared Goff generated headlines when he said that he felt some Detroit media members "relish in negativity" regarding their coverage of the Lions. 

Bears GM addresses 'Hollywood' concerns about Caleb Williams

During his pre-draft visit with the club this spring, Caleb Williams had dinner with multiple veteran Bears players. GM Ryan Poles indicated those players gave Williams a passing grade.

Coach shares bold take on major QB prospect: 'I wouldn't take him in the top 10'

League personnel voiced final concerns about what the QB will and won't be at the highest level.

Insider shares massive trade update on 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

Are the 49ers changing their stance on their seemingly disgruntled wide receiver?

NFL writer shares wild Bo Nix, J.J. McCarthy draft prediction

Well-known NFL writer Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated dove headfirst into the "silly season" portion of the calendar with his latest mock draft.

Why Patriots haven't yet traded third pick of 2024 NFL Draft

Much has been made about the New England Patriots possibly trading the third pick of the 2024 NFL Draft instead of using that asset to select a quarterback. So far that hasn't happened, and we now have a bit of insight into why.

Caleb Williams negatively compared to Russell Wilson ahead of draft

In a draft tradition as old as time, negative whispers are starting to emerge about the top prospects within a few days of the event. This time, it's presumed top pick Caleb Williams under fire.

Could fans booing Aaron Judge cause Juan Soto to leave Yankees?

The treatment of Judge at Yankee Stadium amid his early-season struggles continues to garner attention.

ESPN analyst issues blame for Zach Wilson failing with Jets

Dan Orlovsky left little doubt that he blames the Jets for how signal-caller Zach Wilson failed with the organization across three seasons. 

Former WR says he knows if 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk wants a trade

A former NFL wide receiver claimed Monday that he knows what Aiyuk wants.

NFL insider shares bold take about potential Tom Brady comeback

Well-known NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk sounds convinced that living legend Tom Brady was serious about potentially playing again.

Yankees' Juan Soto discusses struggles of Aaron Judge

All-Star outfielder Juan Soto is the latest member of the New York Yankees to insist that fellow slugger Aaron Judge will break out of his slump sooner than later.

49ers GM addresses future of Brandon Aiyuk amid trade rumors

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch held his annual pre-draft news conference on Monday and suggested that he won't be trading star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk before or during the draft that gets underway on Thursday night. 

Falcons linked with shocking NFL Draft move for QB

The Falcons made arguably the biggest splash of free agency when they signed former Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract.

NFL insider addresses Vikings, Giants NFL Draft trade rumors

A NFL insider shared insight into the plans of the Vikings and Giants ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft.

Michael Penix Jr. addresses injury concerns in pre-draft letter

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. used The Players' Tribune to campaign for himself ahead of possibly becoming a first-round draft pick this coming Thursday night.  "Four season-ending injuries in four years, Mike," Penix wrote in a letter published on Monday.

ESPN insiders rip Yankees fans for booing Aaron Judge

ESPN MLB insiders Buster Olney and Jeff Passan are among noteworthy members of the baseball community displeased with New York Yankees fans who booed Judge.

Insider links Vikings with QB prospect who isn't Drake Maye

It seems not everybody within the NFL community thinks the Minnesota Vikings will go all-in to move up in the draft to grab North Carolina quarterback

Seahawks linked with polarizing QB prospect ahead of draft

It's believed a coaching staff that never picked veteran Geno Smith as its starter could look to move on from him as soon as next offseason.