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 15, 2023 | NFL

Rams' Sean McVay reacts to Chargers firing Brandon Staley

Before Staley became head coach of the Chargers, he served as defensive coordinator with the Rams under Sean McVay during the 2020 NFL season.

December 15, 2023 | New York Jets

How Jets' Aaron Rodgers shocked teammates during practice

It remains unknown if New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will try to play again this season coming off the torn Achilles he suffered on Sept. 11, but he at least managed to leave teammates with one highlight-reel moment from his debut Jets campaign on Friday.

December 15, 2023 | Carolina Panthers

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton addresses controversial 'game manager' comments

Newton caused a stir when he said the leading MVP candidates this year are game managers, and he felt the need to clarify what he meant by that.

December 15, 2023 | NFL

Longtime NFL writer addresses Chargers, Bill Belichick rumors

Well-respected longtime NFL writer Gary Myers became the latest person to link New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick with the Los Angeles Chargers.

December 15, 2023 | Miami Dolphins

Dolphins reveal how WR Tyreek Hill could face Jets

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel spoke with reporters on Friday about how it will be determined if All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill plays through an ankle injury in this Sunday's home game against the 5-8 New York Jets.

December 15, 2023 | New York Jets

Jets HC Robert Saleh shares promising Aaron Rodgers update

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh revealed during a Friday news conference that quarterback Aaron Rodgers "pushed it a little bit" during Thursday's practice as Rodgers continues his recovery from the torn Achilles he suffered on Sept. 11.

December 15, 2023 | NFL

Insider discusses Titans' Mike Vrabel possibly replacing Patriots' Bill Belichick

Could the Super Bowl champion be returning to Foxborough?

December 15, 2023 | NFL

Steelers' Dan Moore Jr. responds to Ben Roethlisberger comments on leadership

Left tackle Dan Moore Jr. is the latest active member of the Pittsburgh Steelers to publicly react to club legend Ben Roethlisberger's criticisms of the team's alleged lack of offensive leadership.

December 15, 2023 | New England Patriots

Reporter addresses Patriots' Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft conundrum

Add Boston Sports Journal founder and editorial director Greg A. Bedard to the growing list of knowledgeable individuals who believe New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick won't happily accept an offseason trade to a different club proposed by team owner Robert Kraft.

December 15, 2023 | Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts embracing challenges of recent skid

The Eagles are tied for the best record in the NFL, but they were blown out by the other two 10-3 NFC teams in their last two games.

December 15, 2023 | San Francisco 49ers

49ers' Brock Purdy reacts to 'game manager' controversy

Retired quarterback Cam Newton generated headlines and attracted controversy when he said earlier this week he believes that San Francisco 49ers signal-caller Brock Purdy and other current MVP candidates are simply "game managers."

December 14, 2023 | Carolina Panthers

Former Pro Bowl QB shares advice for Panthers' Bryce Young

A former Pro Bowl quarterback who has had an in-depth look at Bryce Young's rookie season has offered some advice to the rookie signal-caller.

December 14, 2023 | Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles' Nick Sirianni sends strong message after blowout losses

Back-to-back blowout losses by the Eagles have brought out the critics in Philadelphia. Head coach Nick Sirianni responded on Thursday.

December 14, 2023 | San Francisco 49ers

49ers fullback campaigns for Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey to win MVP

Brock Purdy or Christian McCaffrey for MVP? Can't go wrong with either, according to San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk.

December 14, 2023 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers' Cam Heyward responds to scathing Ben Roethlisberger comments

Defensive tackle Cam Heyward has featured for the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2011 and, thus, is quite familiar with former teammate and future Hall of Famer Ben Roethlisberger.

December 14, 2023 | New York Giants

Former MVP shares warning about Giants QB Tommy DeVito

Boomer Esiason fears that opposing defenses could soon torpedo the unexpected rise of the New York Giants rookie signal-caller.

December 14, 2023 | New England Patriots

Another insider questions if Patriots' Bill Belichick would accept trade

It's widely believed that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will look to land some compensation by trading legendary head coach Bill Belichick this offseason.

December 14, 2023 | Detroit Lions

Lions' Jared Goff explains Amon-Ra St. Brown issue

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff spoke with reporters this week about why star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is seeing a decline in his production.

December 14, 2023 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Former NFL exec praises Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield, Todd Bowles dynamic

Some understandably want to credit Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales for why quarterback Baker Mayfield may have found a long-term home with the franchise, but Pat Kirwan believes head coach Todd Bowles deserves praise for how he's handled the first overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.