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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

Jets HC Robert Saleh shares surprising take about missing playoffs

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh had interesting comments on what many view as a make-or-break season for the team in 2024.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski talks hiring of Mike Vrabel as consultant

While speaking with reporters at the owners meetings on Monday, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski addressed the club's noteworthy hiring of former

NFL analysts predict Vikings will trade up to draft QB

Add Dan Graziano, Jordan Reid and Kevin Seifert of ESPN to the growing list of NFL analysts who believe the Minnesota Vikings will move up from the No. 11 spot in the 2024 NFL Draft order.

NFL analyst criticizes Buccaneers GM for paying Baker Mayfield over rival QB

At least one NFL analyst believes the Bucs made a mistake with their decision at quarterback this offseason.

Jerod Mayo discusses quarterback Patriots allegedly 'don’t love'

It was reported last week that the New England Patriots "don't love" North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye. The team's new head coach discussed Maye at the league's annual meeting.

Insider predicts final outcome for Zach Wilson, Jets saga

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk explained in a piece published Sunday night what the New York Jets may have to give up to get a different team to take the much-maligned quarterbac off their hands this offseason.

Bears GM opens up about trading Justin Fields to Steelers

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles spoke with media members at the owners meetings on Monday morning and discussed trading Fields to the Steelers.

Why Mets All-Star Francisco Lindor is still in the 'same boat' after J.D. Martinez pickup

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is happy the team signed veteran J.D. Martinez, but he's keeping his focus right where it needs to be.

J.J. McCarthy discusses rising NFL Draft stock at pro day

Many throughout the NFL community have spent portions of March discussing the rising draft stock of J.J. McCarthy. 

Colts' Joe Flacco addresses controversial Browns exit

Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco seems happy to have a new home with the Indianapolis Colts this spring but admitted on Friday he was a "little bit" surprised he didn't return to the Cleveland Browns this offseason. 

NFL insider shares ominous contract update about Cowboys' Dak Prescott

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio suggested on Friday, seemingly out of nowhere, that the Cowboys aren't close to signing quarterback Dak Prescott to a contract extension.

Bears seem unconcerned about supposed Caleb Williams red flags

It certainly seems as if the USC QB will begin calling Chicago home as of the night of April 25. 

Analysts debate starting vs. sitting rookie NFL quarterbacks

Mock drafters routinely predict that four quarterbacks could be selected within the first six or even the first four picks of this year's draft. 

Columnist explains what Browns hiring Mike Vrabel means for HC Kevin Stefanski

Stefanski's job security could be interesting to follow if the Browns are at or below .500 around the halfway mark of the upcoming campaign. 

Steelers insider addresses Russell Wilson, Justin Fields starting situation

ESPN's Brooke Pryor is the latest insider to suggest that veteran Russell Wilson will enter Steelers training camp above Justin Fields on the quarterback depth chart. 

Why and when Seahawks' Sam Howell could replace Geno Smith as starting QB

Smith is no stranger to having to prove himself in the NFL.

NFL Draft analysts expand on stock rise of J.J. McCarthy

ESPN NFL Draft analysts Mel Kiper Jr. and Matt Miller helped explain the recent unexpected rise of Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Robert Griffin III expands on scorching Caleb Williams, Bears take

ESPN analyst and free-agent quarterback Robert Griffin III raised eyebrows throughout the NFL community with a blazing Caleb Williams take, which he has since clarified.

Report explains Giants' thoughts on J.J. McCarthy, Jayden Daniels

The top few quarterbacks could all be gone by the time the Giants are called to use the sixth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. 

New Patriots TE has humorous take on quarterback uncertainty

New England Patriots TE Austin Hooper is going to put his head down and do his job, no matter who is throwing him the ball.

Ronda Rousey reveals real reason for UFC retirement

Ronda Rousey is one of the most dominant UFC fighters we have ever seen, but made a personal decision to step away from the sport due to concussion concerns.

NFL Draft guru shares major warning about QB Drake Maye

ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. is the latest noteworthy individual to express concern about North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye.

ESPN expert explains NFL Draft stock rise of J.J. McCarthy

The Michigan quarterback went from an unnamed player as it pertains to the first 10 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft to somebody who could be a top-five selection.

Giants icon shares theory about Daniel Jones' 2023 struggles

The QB tossed just two touchdown passes and six interceptions across fewer than six completed games in 2023.

NFL insider addresses rumor linking Steelers to Justin Jefferson

Jefferson remains roughly a year away from free agency and wants to "break the bank" via a contract extension that should temporarily make him the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback.