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

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January 24, 2024 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys legend Troy Aikman discusses struggles of Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys legend and Hall of Famer Troy Aikman spoke with reporters on Tuesday about the playoff struggles endured by current Dallas starting quarterback Dak Prescott.

January 24, 2024 | New York Giants

Giants legend Eli Manning discusses faith in Daniel Jones

New York Giants legend Eli Manning spoke with media members at a Guiding Eyes for the Blind event on Tuesday and insisted he still believes Daniel Jones can be the club's long-term answer at quarterback.

January 23, 2024 | San Francisco 49ers

49ers QB Brock Purdy explains his viral moment vs. Packers

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy went viral in this past Saturday's divisional playoff game against the Packers when Fox television cameras caught him wiping his hand dry following the snap of the ball while playing in rainy conditions.

January 23, 2024 | NFL

Greg Olsen again discusses Tom Brady 'looming' over Fox job

Fox lead NFL analyst Greg Olsen recently appeared on the ESPN Chicago "Waddle and Silvy" program and, as has become somewhat of a tradition, once again discussed likely losing his spot to retired quarterback Tom Brady beginning next season.

January 23, 2024 | Buffalo Bills

Bills GM Brandon Beane discusses future of WR Stefon Diggs

Bills general manager Brandon Beane was asked during Tuesday's end-of-season news conference if he still believes Stefon Diggs is a No. 1 wide receiver after Diggs ended this season with somewhat of a whimper.

January 23, 2024 | NFL

Could NFC South team force Buccaneers into Baker Mayfield decision?

Baker Mayfield is going to get paid this offseason in one way or another.

January 23, 2024 | Seattle Seahawks

Reporter shares how Seahawks could move on from Geno Smith

It's hardly been a secret since 2023 that the Seattle Seahawks could move on from the three-year contract quarterback Geno Smith signed last March as soon as this offseason.

January 23, 2024 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

What Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles loved from surprising playoff run

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' campaign ended with a hard-fought 31-23 divisional playoff loss at the Detroit Lions this past Sunday, but head coach Todd Bowles is nevertheless focusing on the positive steps taken by the franchise amid what became a surprising postseason run.

January 23, 2024 | Philadelphia Eagles

Insider explains how Eagles could part ways with Jalen Hurts

Philadelphia theoretically can afford to move on from quarterback Jalen Hurts this offseason.

January 23, 2024 | New York Mets

Radio, TV host has trade suggestion for Mets' Pete Alonso

Sal Licata works for the television home of the New York Mets (SNY) and has an idea for how the Mets could possibly shop Pete Alonso to other clubs this summer without ruining their long-term relationship with the All-Star first baseman who is set to reach free agency after the upcoming season.

January 23, 2024 | New England Patriots

Patriots LB shares player reactions to Bill Belichick departure

New England Patriots linebacker Mack Wilson revealed to Sophie Weller of A to Z Sports that those inside the club's locker room had no inside information about the future of head coach Bill Belichick until Belichick and team owner Robert Kraft confirmed on Jan. 11 that they "mutually" agreed to part ways.

January 23, 2024 | NFL

Former MVP has idea for Bill Belichick amid Giants turmoil

One-time NFL Most Valuable Player and current CBS Sports analyst Boomer Esiason is the latest noteworthy individual to suggest that Bill Belichick could take a year off from coaching before returning to the NFL sidelines in 2025.

January 22, 2024 | NFL

NFL insider makes wild suggestion regarding Kirk Cousins' future

Could the 49ers be an option for QB Kirk Cousins?

January 22, 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs

Giants legend complains about Taylor Swift coverage during Chiefs win

Tiki Barber is the latest member of the NFL community to complain about Taylor Swift repeatedly being shown during Chiefs games.

January 22, 2024 | NFL

Hall of Famer praises 49ers' Brock Purdy for game-winning drive vs. Packers

49ers legend and Hall of Famer Steve Young spoke during a Monday appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show" about Purdy being at his best when the club needed him most.

January 22, 2024 | New England Patriots

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo speaks on future of QB Mac Jones

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo spoke during a Monday appearance on WEEI's "The Greg Hill Show" about the future of quarterback Mac Jones after former New England head coach Bill Belichick pulled Jones from games on four occasions this season.

January 22, 2024 | NFL

Another playoff team passes on possibly hiring Bill Belichick

NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk raised eyebrows when he somewhat quietly revealed during Sunday's playoff action that "at least one" team that "currently does not" have a head-coaching vacancy is "quietly considering a potential run at" former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.