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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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Jets make quarterback decision for Week 12

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh benched struggling quarterback Zach Wilson during Sunday's 32-6 loss at the Buffalo Bills and now a decision has been made for the team's Week 12 matchup against the Dolphins.

Insider questions if Jets can trade for Raiders' Davante Adams this offseason

It was reported this past weekend that the New York Jets will once again explore trading for Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams this coming offseason to reunite Adams with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. 

Browns' Myles Garrett discusses possibly being an MVP candidate

All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett isn't thinking about possibly being a Most Valuable Player candidate with his Cleveland Browns at 7-3.

Tommy DeVito addresses fans wanting Giants to lose for draft pick

Undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito understands some New York Giants fans are already thinking about the 2024 NFL Draft and, thus, aren't thrilled that DeVito guided the club to a 31-19 win at the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon. 

Insider details if Zach Wilson has lost Jets locker room

Wilson was benched Sunday as the Jets put forth yet another inept offensive showing. Has the struggling QB lost the locker room?

Former NFL MVP shares bold advice for Giants' Saquon Barkley

Barkley told reporters on Thursday that "loyalty means nothing" and that this past offseason showed him "it’s a business at the end of the day." Boomer Esiason appears to agree with him.

Jets star opens up about players-only meeting

Amid a losing streak, the Jets have one of the worst offenses in the league.

Kirk Cousins discusses uncertain Vikings future after injury

Multiple NFL teams could pursue injured quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency.

Titans backup QB Ryan Tannehill addresses if he's asked for release

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill dismissed rumors claiming he asked for his release now that he's a backup behind rookie Will Levis. "I was kind of caught off-guard by those reports as well," Tannehill said about the situation while speaking with reporters on Friday, per Nick Suss of the Nashville Tennessean.

Bengals' Zac Taylor defends Logan Wilson after Mark Andrews injury

The Baltimore Ravens lost tight end Mark Andrews to what is likely a season-ending left ankle injury when Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson brought him down.

Commanders' Ron Rivera talks job security amid Bill Belichick rumors

The Commanders have gone 26-33-1 under Rivera since the start of the 2020 season.

Steelers OC Matt Canada shrugs off criticism

Much maligned Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada essentially pointed to the scoreboard while addressing criticisms lobbed his way throughout what's been an up-and-down season for the club.

Former GM breaks down Panthers' Bryce Young, Texans' C.J. Stroud

Young and Stroud will forever be linked and could become key figures for one of the biggest "what if?" NFL stories in recent memory.

Cardinals teammates encountered different Kyler Murray after injury

Arizona Cardinals players mentioned ahead of the season they saw a different side of quarterback Kyler Murray as he rehabbed from ACL surgery that included some meniscus repair he underwent in January. 

Giants legend addresses noteworthy Saquon Barkley comments

New York Giants legend Tiki Barber believes Big Blue star running back Saquon Barkley revealed Thursday he understands he's in the final months of his stint with the organization that started on the opening night of the 2018 NFL Draft. 

MLB expert shares bold contract prediction for Shohei Ohtani

There's yet another sign that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani may already be thinking about his next free-agency journey beyond this fall. 

Giants again address tanking talk amid miserable season

Members of the 2-8 New York Giants have again insisted they're doing whatever possible to ignore chatter about the organization "tanking."

Former Jets QB shares massive Zach Wilson concern

Not everybody is cut out for New York.

Patriots icon shares theory on struggles of Mac Jones

New England Patriots icon and Super Bowl LIII Most Valuable Player Julian Edelman has a simple theory regarding why quarterback Mac Jones hasn't turned things around playing under offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien this season. 

Saquon Barkley makes telling comments about Giants future

Star running back Saquon Barkley repeatedly made it known ahead of last month's NFL trade deadline that he wanted to stay with the New York Giants. Has his viewpoint changed amid a disastrous season in New York?

Giants' Eli Manning talks Yankees' Derek Jeter being New York mentor

New York Giants legend Eli Manning revealed during a recent edition of "The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast" that he learned plenty about playing in the country's largest sports market from none other than New York Yankees all-time great Derek Jeter. 

Jets' Nathaniel Hackett continues familiar defense of Zach Wilson

The song remains the same regarding what New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett and head coach Robert Saleh say about quarterback Zach Wilson: It's not all Wilson's fault the offense is struggling to produce touchdowns this fall.

Patriots LB Jahlani Tavai reacts to Mac Jones locker-room rumors

New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai poured cold water over rumors suggesting that quarterback Mac Jones has lost a significant portion of the locker room with the Patriots at 2-8 during their bye.

Ian Eagle addresses criticisms of Al Michaels' NFL broadcasts

CBS Sports and Westwood One Radio Sports NFL play-by-play announcer Ian Eagle is the latest noteworthy individual to address criticisms lobbed toward legendary broadcaster Al Michaels regarding how Michaels calls "Thursday Night Football" games for Amazon Prime Video.

Browns' Dorian Thompson-Robinson talks bouncing back from poor first start

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson believes he'll bounce back from a rough first regular-season start via this coming Sunday's home game against the 6-3 Pittsburgh Steelers.