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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October 30, 2023 | New York Jets

Former NFL QB names 'huge problem' Jets have ahead of trade deadline

Former New York Jets quarterback and current "The NFL Today" analyst Boomer Esiason revealed what he views as a "huge problem" for the team.

October 30, 2023 | New York Giants

Former MVP says Saquon Barkley should ask Giants for trade

At least one former MVP believes Giants running back Saquon Barkley should request a trade from the team.

October 30, 2023 | NFL

Lions' Jared Goff compares Amon-Ra St. Brown to future Hall of Famer

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff offered interesting praise for teammate Amon-Ra St. Brown.

October 30, 2023 | NFL

Insider rips NFL over Buccaneers-Bills Hail Mary controversy

Well-respected NFL insider Peter King of NBC Sports is the latest member of the football community to suggest the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were robbed at the end of "Thursday Night Football."

October 30, 2023 | NFL

Titans QB Ryan Tannehill again linked with Jets

One wonders if Zach Wilson could have a new mentor in Tannehill before the Jets host the 3-4 Los Angeles Chargers next Monday night.

October 30, 2023 | Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals' Joe Burrow talks playing through calf injury

Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow opened up about playing through a lingering calf injury throughout the first half of the 2023 season.

October 30, 2023 | MLB

Rangers' Max Scherzer again addresses being traded by Mets

Right-hander Max Scherzer will take the bump for the Texas Rangers against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night, and he again addressed his trade from the Mets to the Rangers.

October 30, 2023 | New York Jets

Former Jets player blasts Zach Wilson after win over Giants

Former New York Jets offensive lineman Willie Colon was left unimpressed, to say the least, after quarterback Zach Wilson guided the club to an ugly 13-10 overtime win over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon.

October 27, 2023 | MLB

Brewers OF talks if Craig Counsell would succeed with Mets

The New York Mets traded outfielder Mark Canha to the Milwaukee Brewers during a summer fire sale, and that gave Canha an opportunity to play under Brewers manager Craig Counsell through the remainder of Milwaukee's season.

October 27, 2023 | New York Giants

Insider shares promising injury update on Giants' Daniel Jones

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones continues to rehab from a neck injury, but there appears to be a chance he could return to action before the end of the season.

October 27, 2023 | NFL

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles addresses Hail Mary controversy vs. Bills

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles didn't blame the referees after it seemed multiple offensive players were victims of defensive penalties on the Hail Mary attempt that ended Thursday night's 24-18 loss at the Buffalo Bills.

October 27, 2023 | New York Jets

Radio host defends controversial comments on Jets' Zach Wilson

New York sports radio personality Shaun Morash generated headlines earlier this week when he blasted Zach Wilson for returning home to Utah during the team's bye.

October 27, 2023 | New York Giants

Does Saquon Barkley regret signing one-year deal with Giants?

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley insists he doesn't regret signing his one-year contract ahead of the preseason even though his future beyond this Sunday's game against the New York Jets is up in the air.

October 27, 2023 | New York Mets

Insider shares recovery update on Mets' Edwin Diaz

The New York Mets will never know what Edwin Diaz would or wouldn't have been during the playoffs, but the hope is that the All-Star closer will be back to where he was roughly a year ago as soon as spring training.

October 27, 2023 | New York Jets

Jets' Robert Saleh responds to fiery Dalvin Cook comments

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh spoke with reporters Friday and responded to running back Dalvin Cook mentioning his "frustrating" amount of playing time ahead of this coming Tuesday's trade deadline.

October 27, 2023 | New York Giants

Giants' Saquon Barkley again addresses future ahead of trade deadline

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen recently informed star running back Saquon Barkley they intend to keep him through this coming Tuesday's trade deadline.

October 27, 2023 | MLB

Diamondbacks' Tommy Pham again questions Mets' drive, desire

Outfielder Tommy Pham will play in this year's World Series after he joined the Arizona Diamondbacks from the New York Mets ahead of the summer trade deadline and once again seemed to criticize the culture that hovered over his former club throughout the season.