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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July 31, 2024 | Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders keeping receipts regarding low preseason expectations

The Raiders' uninspiring quarterback competition between 2023 fourth-round draft pick Aidan O'Connell and journeyman Gardner Minshew has many believing the club will enter its Week 10 bye with a losing record.

July 31, 2024 | Washington Commanders

Commanders in 'no rush' to name Jayden Daniels starting QB

Many assumed Daniels would secure the starting QB job in Washington to start his career. It doesn't sound like the team is so certain.

July 31, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Mike Tomlin opens up about Russell Wilson, Justin Fields competition

Tomlin addressed the team's QB competition.

July 31, 2024 | Minnesota Vikings

Vikings HC gives surprising Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy competition update

Darnold spent the first week of training camp as the Vikings' first-team quarterback.

July 30, 2024 | New York Giants

NFL insider sounds alarm about Giants' Daniel Jones

Giants HC Brian Daboll is not considering giving backup QB Drew Lock first-team practice reps despite starter Daniel Jones's struggles.

July 30, 2024 | Arizona Cardinals

Kyler Murray shares bold prediction for Cardinals regime

The Cardinals and Murray are clearly happy with each other heading into what all involved hope will be a successful 2024 season.

July 30, 2024 | Las Vegas Raiders

NFL insider shares when Raiders may make Davante Adams available

The Raiders' star wide receiver has recently been linked with trade rumors.

July 30, 2024 | San Francisco 49ers

Brock Purdy addresses 49ers' interest in Tom Brady for 2023 season

Purdy addressed the topic during a recent conversation with Tim Kawakami of The Athletic.

July 30, 2024 | Green Bay Packers

Josh Jacobs expands on leaving Raiders to sign with Packers

Jacobs has left little doubt this summer that he's hoping to find more stability with the Packers than what he experienced with the Raiders from 2019 through last season.

July 30, 2024 | Atlanta Falcons

Kirk Cousins opens up about Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.

Cousins once again addressed the topic during an appearance on the latest edition of the "Scoop City" podcast.

July 30, 2024 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Kyle Trask addresses uncertain future after Buccaneers re-signed Baker Mayfield

The 26-year-old will enter the final year of his rookie contract this season.

July 30, 2024 | New England Patriots

Patriots' Jacoby Brissett discusses being 'perfect' QB to mentor Drake Maye

Analysts and reporters have routinely said since veteran Jacoby Brissett signed with the Patriots in March that he's the "perfect" quarterback to serve as a bridge option and mentor a rookie like Drake Maye.

July 30, 2024 | New York Jets

Jets' Allen Lazard addresses bouncing back from rough season

Wide receiver Allen Lazard is among members of the New York Jets who endured a difficult 2023 campaign after quarterback Aaron Rodgers went down with a torn Achilles four offensive snaps into the club's regular-season opener.

July 30, 2024 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys' Stephen Jones discusses Mike McCarthy coaching in lame-duck year

Throughout 2024, much attention has been given to how Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy will continue to work despite not having a new contract, which Dallas owner and general manager Jerry Jones has decided not to extend.

July 30, 2024 | Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals' Kyler Murray responds to criticisms about work ethic

"There’s a ton of excitement" within the Arizona Cardinals regarding quarterback Kyler Murray heading into his sixth pro season.

July 30, 2024 | Baltimore Ravens

Ravens' Lamar Jackson responds to John Harbaugh, names GOAT QB

Lamar Jackson responded to Jim Harbaugh's praise while speaking with reporters on Monday.

July 29, 2024 | NFL

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield expands on regrets about end of Browns tenure

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has admitted on multiple occasions he was stubborn by declining to have surgery to repair a serious injury to his left (non-throwing) shoulder while with the Cleveland Browns in the fall of 2021.

July 29, 2024 | Denver Broncos

Reporter shares bleak outlook for Broncos' Zach Wilson

Wilson failed to impress as the Jets' temporary QB1 after Aaron Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles last September, and New York ultimately traded Wilson to Denver earlier this offseason.

July 29, 2024 | New York Jets

Aaron Rodgers hints at how many years he could play for Jets

This past winter, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers teased he could play for "four more years" even though he suffered a torn Achilles last September and turns 41 years old this coming December. It sounds like Rodgers is focusing on a different goal regarding his future ahead of the upcoming season.