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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

Analyst makes bold prediction about what Aaron Rodgers will be for Steelers

Rodgers largely looked like a shell of his all-time great self with the New York Jets last season, coming off the torn Achilles he suffered in September 2023. 

How Bears' Ben Johnson handled book controversy with Caleb Williams

It was recently learned that Williams and his family allegedly looked into attempting to prevent the Bears from making him the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.  

Garrett Wilson makes massive statement about future with Jets

Wilson has been the subject of numerous trade rumors since early 2024, but the 2022 first-round draft pick also became eligible for a contract extension following this past season. 

Giants' Jaxson Dart reveals 'sole focus' in crowded QB room

After adding two veterans and a rookie to the QB room this offseason, the Giants have an interesting dynamic at the position.

Why Cameron Heyward knew Steelers would draft Derrick Harmon over a QB

Even Steelers top draft pick Derrick Harmon was surprised when the team didn't take a QB in the first round.

Why Buccaneers new OC is encouraged by club's reaction to latest playoff heartbreak

For the third time in three years, the Buccaneers will have a new offensive coordinator after they promoted Josh Grizzard from pass game coordinator to replace current Jaguars head coach Liam Coen.

What has already impressed Browns' Shedeur Sanders about Dillon Gabriel

The rookie QBs are preparing to compete with Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett for reps and in-game snaps this summer. 

Titans' Brian Callahan addresses how Will Levis is handling addition of Cam Ward

Levis is now sharing a quarterback room with a player who is widely expected to be his replacement sooner or later.

Did teams try to trade for 49ers' Brock Purdy before he agreed to contract extension?

It appears Brock Purdy isn't as popular around the league as he his with the 49ers.

Insider expands on how Browns will handle four-way QB competition

Details are emerging on how the Browns will handle their crowded quarterback room this spring and summer.

Former Steelers CB makes bold claim about trade of George Pickens to Cowboys

Whether or not the Steelers or Cowboys "won" the trade involving Pittsburgh sending Pickens to Dallas earlier in May is a storyline that's bound to hover over both clubs up through at least January 2026. 

Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence makes big admission about inconsistent start to NFL career

Lawrence hasn't yet become the elite quarterback many thought the Jaguars would have at this stage of his career back when Jacksonville made him the first pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. 

Could adding offseason muscle help Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. produce a stellar sophomore season?

The fact that he was fifth among rookies with 62 receptions and 885 receiving yards has caused some to suggest the fourth overall pick of the 2024 draft had somewhat of a disappointing debut campaign. 

Yankees announcer expands on why Juan Soto is 'very glum' with Mets

Do the Mets have more to worry about with Soto besides his slow start statistically?

Are Steelers planning to have Aaron Rodgers at OTAs?

Do the Steelers remain confident that Rodgers will be their quarterback in 2025?

Why reporter believes Saints feel QB situation is 'manageable'

Many believed the Saints would look for outside help at the quarterback position following Derek Carr's retirement. One reporter recently explained why he believes the team might be comfortable with in-house options for the 2025 season.

Report expands on how Tom Brady is involved in Raiders' football operations as minority owner

Many have wondered since last offseason how involved Brady would be as it pertains to certain personnel decisions made by those inside the Raiders front office.

Insider explains how Baker Mayfield is a bargain for the Buccaneers

Mayfield has outperformed several quarterbacks making significantly more money than he is.

Are Cowboys considering extending George Pickens before 2025 season? 

Could the Cowboys consider extending Pickens before the 2025 season gets underway?

Insider addresses narratives about Browns drafting Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders

Why did the Browns decide to take two quarterbacks in the 2025 draft?

Why Mets are reportedly 'concerned' about Juan Soto after Yankees series

Soto generating more boos than RBI (zero) during a three-game series at the Yankees did little to quiet chatter about how he is and/or isn't fitting in with the Mets this spring. 

Cardinals legend willing to mentor Marvin Harrison Jr. after inconsistent rookie season

The fourth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft endured somewhat of a disappointing rookie campaign. 

Former Steelers QB makes bold claim about Mason Rudolph, Aaron Rodgers situation

One former quarterback had some interesting thoughts on the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh.