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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

Dolphins GM addresses the future of QB Tua Tagovailoa

Dolphins general manager Chris Grier held his end-of-season news conference on Monday and strongly indicated he won't be trading starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa following this past Saturday's 26-7 wild-card playoff loss at the Chiefs. 

Former MVP compares Texans' C.J. Stroud, Panthers' Bryce Young

One-time Most Valuable Player and current CBS Sports NFL analyst Boomer Esiason didn't dance around the issue while comparing Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud to Panthers first-year signal-caller Bryce Young.

Did Rams' Matthew Stafford avoid concussion protocol in loss to Lions?

Former DE Chris Long suggested on the latest edition of his podcast that Rams' Matthew Stafford purposely avoided entering the NFL's concussion protocol on Sunday.

NFL insider questions Bill Belichick to Cowboys chatter

Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram recently poured cold water over the idea that Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones could replace head coach Mike McCarthy with former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick this winter. 

49ers' Brock Purdy again addresses 'game manager' criticisms

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy once again addressed takes claiming that he's little more than a "game manager" or a product of an offensive system brilliantly run by head coach Kyle Shanahan. 

Analyst has contract recommendation regarding Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa

ESPN NFL analyst Bill Barnwell believes the Miami Dolphins should take a wait-and-see approach as it pertains to the long-term future of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Could Browns afford to move on from Deshaun Watson this offseason?

Bill Barnwell of ESPN explained how the Cleveland Browns theoretically could move on from quarterback Deshaun Watson this offseason even though Cleveland signed Watson to a fully guaranteed five-year, $230M contract after the club acquired him from the Houston Texans in March 2022.

Insider reveals when Patriots picked Jerod Mayo as Bill Belichick successor

It seems New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and team president Jonathan Kraft decided that former linebackers coach Jerod Mayo would replace Bill Belichick as the club's head coach further back than some outsiders realized. 

Lions' Dan Campbell reflects on passionate introductory news conference

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell still stands by the unique comments he offered during his introductory news conference back in January 2021. 

Texans' C.J. Stroud discusses cognitive test criticisms

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud took the high road when asked about criticisms related to the poor score Stroud reportedly posted in the S2 Cognition Test ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. 

Rams' Matthew Stafford reacts to hearing boos from Lions fans

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford seemed unbothered he heard boos from Detroit Lions fans before and during Sunday night's wild-card playoff game that the Lions won 24-23. 

Rams' Sean McVay addresses losing to Lions' Jared Goff

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay spoke glowingly about Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff after McVay's Rams lost Sunday night's wild-card playoff game at the Lions, 24-23. 

Browns in rare betting territory for playoff game at Texans

The Browns accomplished interesting feats ahead of their Saturday afternoon wild-card playoff game.

NFL insider explains links between Mike Vrabel and Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders have one major potential link to Mike Vrabel in the person of Tom Brady.

Ravens' John Harbaugh discusses return of TE Mark Andrews

The Baltimore Ravens are off for Super Wild Card Weekend, giving star TE Mark Andrews a little more time to get healthy before the team enters the NFL's postseason tournament in earnest.

Analyst questions if Patriots will draft QB at pick No. 3

ESPN NFL Draft analyst Jordan Reid mentioned for a piece published Friday that new New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo could be on board with the club possibly trading down in the draft order.

Columnist dispels Bill Belichick to Cowboys buzz

Columnist Mac Engel isn't buying the idea that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones could fire head coach Mike McCarthy and hire former Patriots coach Bill Belichick.

Report details issues between Giants' Brian Daboll, Wink Martindale

New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson expressed surprise earlier this week at what was first reported as the resignation of defensive coordinator

Browns' Myles Garrett shares lofty goal ahead of playoffs

All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett could receive at least one player award next month but has something else on his mind ahead of Saturday's wild-card playoff game.

Al Michaels addresses Bill Belichick possibly going into broadcasting

Legendary play-by-play announcer Al Michales believes former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick could excel as a broadcaster.

Baker Mayfield 'hopes' to have found long-term home with Buccaneers

Quarterback Baker Mayfield enjoyed somewhat of a career reset with the Buccaneers and made it known that he hopes he's found a long-term home with the organization.

Rams' Aaron Donald opens up about Lions' Jared Goff

Los Angeles Rams superstar defensive tackle Aaron Donald revealed during a Thursday news conference he reached out to Jared Goff ahead of Sunday's prime-time wild-card playoff game.

Patriots' Mac Jones reacts to departure of Bill Belichick

"Coach Belichick has made such a big impact on my life," Mac Jones wrote in an Instagram post.

Reporter reveals whether Giants could replace Brian Daboll with Bill Belichick

The New York Giants appear sold on HC Brian Daboll even with Bill Belichick now a free agent.

49ers' Fred Warner has hilarious wish for wild-card round of playoffs

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner spoke with reporters after Thursday's practice and shared a humorous wish he has for the NFC clubs participating in the wild-card round of the playoffs this coming Sunday and Monday.