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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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Cam Newton sticks by controversial take on 49ers' Brock Purdy

Former Carolina Panthers star quarterback and one-time NFL Most Valuable Player Cam Newton once again backed his take that San Francisco 49ers signal-caller Brock Purdy is merely a "game manager" even after Purdy guided the 49ers to a Super Bowl LVIII matchup versus the Kansas City Chiefs. 

Browns GM discusses hopes for Deshaun Watson with new OC

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry has one main hope regarding quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Patriots legend addresses Bill Belichick being snubbed by Falcons

Former New England Patriots safety and current NFL analyst Devin McCourty suggested that Bill Belichick was only interested in joining the Atlanta Falcons this winter because Belichick is 15 wins away from breaking Don Shula’s NFL record for career victories earned by a head coach.

Eagles' A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith address coaching staff changes

The Eagles put up little fight in the 32-9 wild-card playoff loss at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 15. 

ESPN broadcaster discusses retirement rumors about Chiefs' Andy Reid

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and ESPN's Adam Schefter raised eyebrows when they suggested in January that Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid could ride off into the sunset of retirement this winter if his club won Super Bowl LVIII.

Buccaneers assistant GM drops big hint about draft plans

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hold the No. 26 overall pick in April's draft.

Columnist shares 'radical' solution for Fox's Tom Brady, Greg Olsen conundrum

It's an idea Fox could consider for multiple reasons.

Why NFL analyst views 49ers' Brock Purdy as 'silent assassin'

NFL Network personality Brian Baldinger defended San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy amid the club's three-game losing streak this past fall and is now praising the QB as he's led the 49ers to the Super Bowl.

Executive discusses what Patriots could get in Mac Jones trade

The New England Patriots are not expected to pick up the fifth-year option for 2025 attached to Mac Jones' rookie contract and, thus, could make the quarterback available via trade.

Reporter explains if Commanders could consider hiring Bill Belichick

It appears the Washington Commanders will allow former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick to remain a free agent this offseason. 

Did Jets' Aaron Rodgers abandon Zach Wilson during tumultuous season?

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers said ahead of the 2023 NFL season that his relationship with backup Zach Wilson had "been the most important one" during the future Hall of Famer's tenure with the organization that officially began in late April. 

Father addresses if Tom Brady could've played for 49ers this season

Somebody quite close to Tom Brady believes the all-time great quarterback never truly considered replacing Brock Purdy as the San Francisco 49ers' starter ahead of the 2023 season. 

Patriots' Robert Kraft admitted 'mistake' to Tom Brady Sr.

It sounds like Robert Kraft still regrets letting Tom Brady leave the Patriots as a free agent following the 2019 NFL season. 

Former agent expands on contract idea for Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield

Both Mayfield and star wide receiver Mike Evans are among noteworthy Tampa Bay players set to reach free agency in March. 

Reporter discusses if Eagles were interested in Bill Belichick this offseason

There's more information about how serious the Philadelphia Eagles allegedly were about replacing head coach Nick Sirianni with living legend Bill Belichick this winter. 

NFL insider weighs in on Tom Brady, Greg Olsen situation at Fox

The NFL world is wondering how Fox will handle the Tom Brady-Greg Olsen situation after Olsen's emergence as an extremely popular analyst this season, and now a well-known insider has commented on things.

Is Jerry Jones waiting to bring Bill Belichick to Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones sure sounds willing to work with free-agent head coach Bill Belichick as soon as early next year.

Cowboys' Jerry Jones explains Mike McCarthy decision: 'It all makes sense'

The fact McCarthy's teams have gone 12-5 across each of the past three regular seasons likely means little to Jones considering the Cowboys haven't played in a conference title game since January 1996.

Giants GM seems unlikely to grant Saquon Barkley's wish

Barkley has played only for the Giants, but he admitted in a recent interview he can see himself "in another uniform."

Greg Olsen discusses uncertain Fox future with Tom Brady on deck

Retired tight end Greg Olsen shared during a chat with Joseph Person and Richard Deitsch of The Athletic on Tuesday that he still wants to call the biggest games of NFL seasons even though he's losing his spot as Fox's lead analyst to living legend Tom Brady later this year. 

Tom Brady addresses Bill Belichick getting snubbed for head-coaching jobs

Tom Brady played under Bill Belichick from 2000 through the 2019 season.

Former MVP shares prediction about 18-game NFL season

One-time Most Valuable Player and current CBS Sports NFL analyst Boomer Esiason explained during Tuesday's edition of the WFAN "Boomer and Gio" program how the NFL eventually expanding to an 18-game regular season could result in future Super Bowl contests occurring on Presidents Day Sundays. 

Tom Brady discusses 49ers story, Brock Purdy

Retired quarterback Tom Brady spoke during a Tuesday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" about a story from Nick Wagoner of ESPN published on Jan. 16 that claimed San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan wanted to start Brady over Brock Purdy this season. 

Tom Brady gives huge update on Fox future

Retired quarterback Tom Brady spoke during a Tuesday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" about replacing Greg Olsen as Fox's lead NFL analyst next season. 

When Mac Jones' QB coach knew Patriots tenure was in trouble

Jones earned a Pro Bowl nod as a rookie.