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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December 20, 2023 | New York Giants

Former MVP expands on advice to Giants' Tommy DeVito

Former New York Jets quarterback and one-time NFL Most Valuable Player Boomer Esiason recently advised New York Giants rookie signal-caller Tommy DeVito to "just worry about being the best player I could possibly be" and avoid possible distractions such as off-the-field public events.

December 20, 2023 | Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles' Jason Kelce responds to Jalen Hurts' criticisms

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce had no problem with quarterback Jalen Hurts saying the club isn't "committed enough" shortly after Monday's 20-17 loss at the Seattle Seahawks.

December 20, 2023 | NFL

Chiefs' Travis Kelce discusses chat with Patriots' Bill Belichick

Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce opened up about his widely seen postgame chat with legendary New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick that occurred after Kansas City's 27-17 win at Gillette Stadium this past Sunday.

December 20, 2023 | New York Jets

Insider blasts Jets for 'empowering' Aaron Rodgers

Well-known NFL insider Jason La Canfora suggested there's little chance New York Jets owner Woody Johnson will fire head coach Robert Saleh this winter, in part because La Canfora assumes quarterback Aaron Rodgers "runs" the Jets.

December 20, 2023 | Los Angeles Rams

Why Rams' Cooper Kupp hates two home games in five days

Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver and Super Bowl LVI Most Valuable Player Cooper Kupp left no doubt while speaking with reporters on Tuesday that he isn't thrilled about playing on the SoFi Stadium turf twice in five days.

December 20, 2023 | San Francisco 49ers

HOF QB Kurt Warner defends 49ers' Brock Purdy against 'game manager' label

It's getting harder and harder to deny Purdy's accomplishments, and fellow quarterbacks continue to praise the second-year standout.

December 20, 2023 | New York Jets

Another big-name Jets star endorses Robert Saleh, coaches

Another key member of the Jets' roster has backed head coach Robert Saleh amid a disappointing season for the franchise.

December 19, 2023 | New York Giants

Former MVP shares advice for Giants' Tommy DeVito after pizzeria kerfuffle

One can't blame Tommy DeVito for attempting to cash in on his recent fame.

December 19, 2023 | San Francisco 49ers

Jerry Rice addresses Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey MVP debate

49ers icon Jerry Rice isn't yet willing to name his pick for NFL Most Valuable Player between 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian McCaffrey.

December 19, 2023 | New England Patriots

Patriots legend picks replacement for HC Bill Belichick

Hall of Fame cornerback Ty Law gave his opinion on who should replace Bill Belichick as Pats head coach.

December 19, 2023 | San Francisco 49ers

49ers' Deebo Samuel sends warning to other Super Bowl contenders

Dual-threat offensive weapon Deebo Samuel delivered a warning to other advertised Super Bowl contenders as his 11-3 San Francisco 49ers sit atop the overall NFC standings.

December 19, 2023 | Tennessee Titans

Insider shares interesting Titans, Mike Vrabel update

Well-known NFL insider Jason La Canfora of The Washington Post isn't buying that Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is on the same page as general manager Ran Carthon ahead of Christmas.

December 19, 2023 | NFL

Former Patriots QB shares Bill Belichick, Cowboys theory

Former New England Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak has reasons to believe that Patriots head coach Bill Belichick could make an offseason move to the Dallas Cowboys.

December 19, 2023 | New York Jets

Jets' Aaron Rodgers reveals comeback plans for 2023 and beyond

As shared by ESPN's Rich Cimini, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers hinted during his Tuesday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" that he won't push to return this season from the torn Achilles he suffered on Sept. 11 now that the 5-9 club is eliminated from postseason contention.

December 19, 2023 | New England Patriots

Could Patriots go back to Mac Jones over Bailey Zappe?

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien spoke with reporters on Tuesday about whether benched quarterback Mac Jones could get another chance to play this season.

December 19, 2023 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Analysts share bold take on Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield, Tom Brady

NFL Network personality Rich Eisen and former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee are among those who believe quarterback Baker Mayfield is offering more to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season than what living legend Tom Brady gave the franchise during the 2022 campaign.