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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

Hall of Famer takes victory lap about 49ers' Brock Purdy

Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe recently made it known he felt San Francisco 49ers starter Brock Purdy is "not an elite quarterback" and enjoyed somewhat of a victory lap regarding those comments after the 49ers fell to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. 

Panthers' Frank Reich names what he doesn't doubt about Bryce Young

Much has been made about the struggles that Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young endured across the club's 0-6 start to the season, but head coach Frank Reich made it known coming off the team's bye that he expects Young to weather the storm. 

Tom Brady seems to send warning to active NFL quarterbacks

Brady explained why he thinks it will be difficult for any active quarterback to replicate the run of longevity that he enjoyed in his career.

Former NFL CB shares harsh takes about Packers' Jordan Love

A day after Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur insisted his confidence in quarterback Jordan Love is "not wavering one bit," former NFL cornerback and current ESPN personality Domonique Foxworth suggested the film shows otherwise.

Cowboys' Micah Parsons talks Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift theory

Fans and other outsiders aren't the only members of the NFL community noticing that Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce has posted his best numbers of the season, to date, when entertainment superstar Taylor Swift is in attendance. 

Insider shares if Brewers' Craig Counsell will consider Mets opening

Craig Counsell remains the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers at least until his contract expires on Oct. 31, but there's another sign he could consider making an offseason move to the New York Mets as soon as early next month. 

Browns legend explains viral pictures with Taylor Swift ahead of Chiefs game

Former NFL quarterback and Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar went viral on Sunday when he shared pictures online showing he spent time with Taylor Swift.

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni shares promising injury update on Jalen Hurts

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts rocked a left knee brace during the second half of Sunday night's 31-17 win over the Dolphins, but head coach Nick Sirianni sounded unconcerned regarding Hurts' long-term health while speaking with reporters Monday. 

Analysts link AFC North team to Vikings QB Kirk Cousins

NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated wrote on Monday that the 4-2 Cleveland Browns "are a quarterback away from being contenders" amid questions hovering over the status of starter Deshaun Watson. 

Bears share Justin Fields-Tyson Bagent updates for Chargers game

It looks like Chicago Bears fans hoping to get a second look at undrafted rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent in the upcoming "Sunday Night Football" game at the 2-4 Los Angeles Chargers will receive their wish. 

One-time MVP discusses potential QB controversy in New York

Former NFL quarterback, one-time Most Valuable Player and current "The NFL Today" analyst Boomer Esiason weighed in on the quarterback situation in New York.

Insider discusses reported Bill Belichick-Patriots contract extension

New England Patriots insider Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston offered more information about the multi-year contract extension New England head coach Bill Belichick reportedly signed this past offseason.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski confirms Deshaun Watson's role amid uncertainty

Head coach Kevin Stefanski insisted Monday that Deshaun Watson remains "the leader" of the Cleveland Browns after Stefanski somewhat controversially sat the quarterback during what became Sunday's 39-38 victory at the Indianapolis Colts.

HC Matt Eberflus shared bold message for Bears before win over Raiders

Head coach Matt Eberflus shared a bold message with his Chicago Bears players before they dominated the Las Vegas Raiders en route to earning a 30-12 win on Sunday that improved Chicago to 2-5 on what felt like a lost season for the organization only a few weeks ago. 

Former NFL GM gives Vikings advice about Kirk Cousins

Former NFL general manager and current ESPN personality Mike Tannenbaum believes the Minnesota Vikings should think twice before they let polarizing quarterback Kirk Cousins reach free agency in March 2024. 

Patriots' Mike Gesicki defends Mac Jones after season-saving win

New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki caught the game-winning touchdown pass thrown by Mac Jones late in Sunday's 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills and then praised his quarterback who may have temporarily saved his New England career in Week 7.

Dolphins' Mike McDaniel talks losing road games in playoff atmospheres

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel believes his team can take positives from dropping two road games played in playoff-like atmospheres this fall.

Eagles' Jason Kelce opens up about Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift relationship

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce opened up about the relationship between Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce, Jason's brother, and entertainment superstar Taylor Swift who seemingly generates NFL-related headlines on a weekly basis.

Insider shares Patriots' plans for Mac Jones, Malik Cunningham vs. Bills

Cunningham served as Jones' primary backup and recorded six offensive snaps in last Sunday's 21-17 loss at the Las Vegas Raiders.

Why Tom Brady's deal to buy stake in Raiders has 'a lot of problems'

It sounds like NFL owners aren't close to approving retired quarterback Tom Brady becoming a limited partner of the Las Vegas Raiders. 

Buccaneers coach lists strengths, weaknesses of QB Baker Mayfield

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback coach Thad Lewis thinks Baker Mayfield's intelligence is his best attribute, though he also admitted that Mayfield sometimes needs to just slow things down.

Insider updates if Mets are waiting to hire Brewers manager Craig Counsell

The New York Mets have been heavily linked to Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell, but it's still in play that they move in a different direction.

Former NFL GM reveals if Giants should trade Saquon Barkley

Barkley insisted on Thursday he wants to stay with Big Blue.

Titans' Mike Vrabel roasts Tom Brady ahead of Hall of Fame ceremony

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel will be inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame on Saturday and used the occasion to playfully take a shot at former teammate and living legend Tom Brady. 

Mets legend addresses future of All-Star 1B Pete Alonso

Darryl Strawberry understands the situation All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso faces this fall.