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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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Buccaneers hopeful Baker Mayfield can be replacement for Tom Brady

It's still early days into their first regular season together, but Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht sounds hopeful that quarterback Baker Mayfield can serve as a long-term replacement for retired legend Tom Brady.

49ers' Fred Warner shares warning for rest of NFL

Linebacker Fred Warner shared a rather grim warning for the rest of the NFL as his 5-0 San Francisco 49ers prepare to face the 2-2 Cleveland Browns in Northeast Ohio this coming Sunday. 

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield talks 'fresh starts' he and Lions' Jared Goff needed

Baker Mayfield knows plenty about the career journey thus far completed by Jared Goff.

Tom Brady addresses coming out of retirement amid Patriots' struggles

It appears Patriots fans and others within the NFL community can put hopes and/or fears regarding quarterback Tom Brady possibly coming out of retirement for a second time to bed, for good.

Jets' Mecole Hardman talks trade report, role with team

Jets wide receiver Mecole Hardman was directly asked Wednesday if he'd welcome a trade ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline for such transactions amid his lack of playing time and production. 

Vikings' Kirk Cousins raises eyebrows with reaction to trade speculation

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins may have said plenty with what he didn't say ahead of this Sunday's game at the 1-4 Bears about potentially accepting a trade elsewhere this fall.  

Tom Brady reacts to success of 49ers' Brock Purdy

Living legend Tom Brady knows a little something about the successes San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has enjoyed early into Purdy's career. 

Patriots' Mac Jones reacts to vote of confidence ahead of Raiders game

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones made it known Wednesday he appreciates that head coach Bill Belichick still believes in the 25-year-old heading into Sunday's game at the 2-3 Las Vegas Raiders. 

Reports reveal nature of changes Yankees will make this offseason

It seems that anybody expecting New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner would blow things up after the club missed the playoffs this season will be disappointed.

Buccaneers' Carlton Davis expands on post-Tom Brady comments

The Buccaneers entered their bye at 3-1 on the season and head into Sunday's home game against the 4-1 Detroit Lions atop the NFC South standings.

Surgeon shares concerning update on Browns' Deshaun Watson

An orthopedic surgeon who hasn't treated Deshaun Watson offered somewhat of a concerning update regarding the shoulder injury that kept the Cleveland Browns quarterback from facing the Baltimore Ravens on Oct.1. 

Reporter reveals if Giants could trade Saquon Barkley before deadline

The 1-4 New York Giants appear to be an absolute mess and may become sellers ahead of the Oct. 31 trade deadline, but it seems like star running back Saquon Barkley will stay put through at least the rest of the season. 

Lions QB Jared Goff sends direct message to critics

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff made it known before the season he felt no extra pressure heading into a supposed "make-or-break year" and recently delivered a message regarding whether or not he feels he's silenced critics amid the club's 4-1 start. 

Giants reportedly saw offensive woes coming before season

The Giants enter Week 6 ranked dead last in the NFL with 255.2 total offensive yards per game and 31st with 12.4 points per contest.

Todd Bowles has surprising pick for Buccaneers' 'most underrated' offensive player

Todd Bowles recently gave one of his players a unique shoutout.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers offers advice to Jordan Love, Packers fans

It sounds like Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers hopes that both Packers signal-caller Jordan Love and Green Bay fans will "r-e-l-a-x" following Love's struggles over his past two games. 

Well-known QB guru shares why Baker Mayfield is perfect for Buccaneers

Former NFL signal-caller and current quarterback trainer/coach Jordan Palmer is close with Buccaneers starter Baker Mayfield and explained why Mayfield may be an ideal long-term replacement for retired living legend Tom Brady. 

Aaron Rodgers has great reaction to Jets' win over Broncos, Sean Payton

Aaron Rodgers is among players associated with the New York Jets enjoying somewhat of a last laugh.

Adoree' Jackson makes passionate plea to Giants fans

New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson shared a big request for fans amid what already feels like a lost season for the 1-4 club.

49ers' George Kittle calls this teammate 'a lethal killer'

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle shared interesting praise for quarterback Brock Purdy after the club's 5-0 start to the season. 

Former NFL QB expands on criticisms of Giants' Daniel Jones

Boomer Esiason once again ripped Daniel Jones after Esiason was unimpressed by what he saw from the New York Giants signal-caller in the club's 31-16 loss at the Miami Dolphins this past Sunday. 

Penguins' Sidney Crosby addresses future ahead of 2023-24 NHL season

Pittsburgh Penguins superstar captain Sidney Crosby isn't yet riding off into the sunset of retirement but also realizes he's in the closing stretch of his Hall of Fame career.

Former QB defends Patriots' Mac Jones amid struggles

Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Chris Simms believes New England Patriots signal-caller Mac Jones can turn things around amid a season that could already be a lost cause for the organization. 

Giants' Daniel Jones compares new neck injury to previous issue

Eyebrows were raised when it was learned Sunday that battered New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is dealing with a neck injury for the second time in three seasons. 

Hall of Famer chooses side in Tom Brady, Bill Belichick debate

The numbers don't lie, and they show Belichick isn't sniffing a Super Bowl appearance anytime soon without TB12.