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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Former Patriots QB defends Mac Jones amid rumors

Former New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer defended current New England signal-caller Mac Jones amid whispers the club could part ways with the 2021 first-round draft pick.

Buccaneers HC discusses futures of Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans

Todd Bowles spoke about the futures of Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans during a Tuesday appearance on the NFL Network "Good Morning Football" program. 

Browns insider expands on Patriots OC, Joe Flacco links

Flacco has been linked to the Patriots following their hire of former Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt.

Draft expert has bold take about future of Giants' Daniel Jones

ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. explained on the latest edition of the ESPN "First Draft" program why he believes the New York Giants should spend the sixth overall pick on a top-tier playmaker

Top QB prospect discusses possibly playing for Patriots

Much has changed after the Patriots won the Super Bowl in the 2018 season.

Bears' D.J. Moore expands on bold Justin Fields claim

Most analysts expect the Bears will use the top pick of this year's draft to replace Fields with USC Trojans QB Caleb Williams. 

Colin Cowherd compares Bears' Justin Fields to Jets flop

FS1 personality Colin Cowherd took somewhat of a curious shot at Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields by comparing Fields to New York Jets flop Zach Wilson while discussing how Chicago media members allegedly treated Fields. 

Why flooded market could extend Giants' relationship with Saquon Barkley

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Monday afternoon that Saquon Barkley of the Giants is among a handful of big-name running backs who won't have their rights retained via the franchise tag and, thus, will become free agents in March. 

Reporter discusses Eric Bieniemy leaving NFL for UCLA

NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated explained how former Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy becoming associate head coach and offensive coordinator with the UCLA Bruins shows "how the league sees" Bieniemy at this stage of his career.

Peter King has two-word message for Jalen Hurts in retirement column

King used a portion of Monday's "Football Morning in America" column regarding his retirement to send a direct message to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. 

Draft analyst discusses Bears' Caleb Williams, Justin Fields decision

Much will be made ahead of, during and possibly after the upcoming NFL scouting combine about whether the Chicago Bears should use the first overall pick of this year's draft to replace starting quarterback Justin Fields with USC Trojans star signal-caller Caleb Williams.

Insider shares prediction about Tom Brady replacing Fox's Greg Olsen

Brady spent portions of this past campaign studying broadcasts and receiving pointers from broadcasters.

Merril Hoge explains shocking takes on Drake Maye, Caleb Williams

Retired player and current NFL analyst Merril Hoge has once again generated headlines with a take about an advertised top-tier prospect.

Bills HC shares huge Super Bowl prediction

Sean McDermott's squads have a reputation for coming up short in January.

Why Chargers’ Joey Bosa is already impressed with Jim Harbaugh

Los Angeles Chargers star pass-rusher Joey Bosa has had Jim Harbaugh as a head coach for only a month but already seems impressed with the 60-year-old.

Tom Brady opens up about devastating Super Bowl loss

The 2007 Patriots finished that campaign with one overall loss.

Analytics expert shares wild idea impacting Browns' Deshaun Watson

It appears certain individuals in NFL circles believe the Cleveland Browns could have somebody other than Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2024 season. 

Survey offers warning for Yankees' Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman

It appears Aaron Judge isn't the only noteworthy member of the MLB community who understands the Yanks may be staring at a "World Series-or-bust" campaign.

Chiefs DC contacted 49ers' Brock Purdy after Super Bowl

Purdy had 255 yards with one touchdown in Super Bowl LVIII. 

Doctor addresses recovery timeline for Mets pitcher Kodai Senga

While Dr. Abigail Campbell, MD has neither treated New York Mets All-Star starting pitcher Kodai Senga nor seen Senga's imaging results, the director of the Center for Women’s Sports Medicine at NYU Langone Orthopedics is an expert regarding shoulder injuries.

Steve Belichick discusses future of Bill Belichick

Steve Belichick served as an assistant with the New England Patriots under Bill from 2012 through this past season. 

Has Patriots' Mac Jones lost trade value since end of season?

It's thought both the Patriots and Jones could benefit from a parting of ways.

Analytics guru offers bold fix for New York Jets

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson stuck with head coach Robert Saleh despite the club's woeful record across the past three seasons.

Insider reveals what it could cost Giants to trade up for QB

The New England Patriots may shop the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft to a team interested in selecting a quarterback such as the New York Giants.

Did Terry Bradshaw break news about Travis Kelce-Andy Reid Super Bowl bump?

Hall of Fame quarterback and NFL analyst Terry Bradshaw may have accidentally broken some news about the confrontation between Travis Kelce and Andy Reid.