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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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Brian Cashman discusses what Juan Soto has meant to 2024 Yankees

New York Yankees senior vice president and general manager Brian Cashman discussed the addition of Soto, who has thrived in his first month in New York.

Merril Hoge delivers final Drake Maye shots before NFL Draft

Retired player and current NFL analyst Merril Hoge wanted to make sure before the draft got underway on Thursday evening that everyone knows he isn't a big fan of North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye.

USC QB Caleb Williams explains why he gets his fingernails painted

USC QB Caleb Williams knows what he is about.

Jayden Daniels addresses if he'd play for Commanders

Jayden Daniels spoke with reporters at a pre-draft event on Wednesday and insisted he "100 percent" would happily join the Washington Commanders if they make him the second pick of the player-selection process on Thursday night. 

Former MVP warns Giants about drafting QB, keeping Daniel Jones

With the Giants rumored to be taking a QB in the draft, where does that leave Daniel Jones?

Marvin Harrison Jr. explains controversial predraft decisions

Ohio State Buckeyes star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. received criticism for his approach to the draft and has now commented on that criticism.

Analyst makes final draft plea for Bears to pass on Caleb Williams

At least one analyst is going against conventional wisdom regarding the first pick in the draft.

Kyler Murray hints how he wants Cardinals to use fourth pick of draft

It sure sounds like Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray knows what he wants his team to do with the No. 4 pick in the draft.

Former GM gives Drake Maye unflattering label ahead of NFL Draft

As of early Wednesday afternoon, the New England Patriots appeared on track to make Maye the draft's third pick.

Giants linked with polarizing QB prospect as fallback option

Could the Giants make a surprising player the sixth overall pick?

Peyton Manning rips Jets for failing QB Zach Wilson

Peyton Manning isn't a fan of how the New York Jets went about the handling of QB Zach Wilson's development. Wilson will now try for a new start with the Denver Broncos.

NFL teams had big request for LSU QB Jayden Daniels

Some have rated Daniels as the best signal-caller in this year's class over Caleb Williams of the USC Trojans. 

Insider expands on what Patriots would reject for third pick of 2024 NFL Draft

There's more information about why the New England Patriots still possessed the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft as of Wednesday morning.

Broncos reportedly could trade down, draft QB in first round

The Denver Broncos continue to be identified as a team who could shake up the draft order on Thursday.

Lions' Jared Goff clarifies controversial Detroit media comments

Jared Goff generated headlines when he said that he felt some Detroit media members "relish in negativity" regarding their coverage of the Lions. 

Bears GM addresses 'Hollywood' concerns about Caleb Williams

During his pre-draft visit with the club this spring, Caleb Williams had dinner with multiple veteran Bears players. GM Ryan Poles indicated those players gave Williams a passing grade.

Coach shares bold take on major QB prospect: 'I wouldn't take him in the top 10'

League personnel voiced final concerns about what the QB will and won't be at the highest level.

Insider shares massive trade update on 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

Are the 49ers changing their stance on their seemingly disgruntled wide receiver?

NFL writer shares wild Bo Nix, J.J. McCarthy draft prediction

Well-known NFL writer Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated dove headfirst into the "silly season" portion of the calendar with his latest mock draft.

Why Patriots haven't yet traded third pick of 2024 NFL Draft

Much has been made about the New England Patriots possibly trading the third pick of the 2024 NFL Draft instead of using that asset to select a quarterback. So far that hasn't happened, and we now have a bit of insight into why.

Caleb Williams negatively compared to Russell Wilson ahead of draft

In a draft tradition as old as time, negative whispers are starting to emerge about the top prospects within a few days of the event. This time, it's presumed top pick Caleb Williams under fire.

Could fans booing Aaron Judge cause Juan Soto to leave Yankees?

The treatment of Judge at Yankee Stadium amid his early-season struggles continues to garner attention.

ESPN analyst issues blame for Zach Wilson failing with Jets

Dan Orlovsky left little doubt that he blames the Jets for how signal-caller Zach Wilson failed with the organization across three seasons. 

Former WR says he knows if 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk wants a trade

A former NFL wide receiver claimed Monday that he knows what Aiyuk wants.

NFL insider shares bold take about potential Tom Brady comeback

Well-known NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk sounds convinced that living legend Tom Brady was serious about potentially playing again.