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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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Vikings' Justin Jefferson addresses future of Kirk Cousins

Minnesota Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson has thus far only had Kirk Cousins as his full-time starting quarterback in the NFL and discussed the QB's uncertain future as the 2023 gets underway.

Patriots' Mac Jones clarifies Tom Brady serving as 'mentor'

Maybe New England Patriots starting quarterback Mac Jones and retired living legend Tom Brady aren't having weekly chats, after all.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott responds to critics again ahead of season

Quarterback Dak Prescott again addressed his critics, this time just a few days before he and the Dallas Cowboys open the upcoming regular season with a "Sunday Night Football" game at the division-rival New York Giants. 

Lions' Jared Goff addresses if he's facing 'make-or-break year'

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff insists he's no stranger to the pressure he's facing ahead of Thursday's regular-season opener at the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. 

Former All-Pro: Giants not paying Saquon Barkley could impact locker room

Former All-Pro running back and current NFL Media member Maurice Jones-Drew suggested the New York Giants welcomed potential locker room issues by paying quarterback Daniel Jones instead of star ball-carrier Saquon Barkley this offseason.

Analyst: 2023 rookie QBs are not ready to play in Week 1

At least one knowledgeable individual suggested the Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts are rushing their rookie quarterbacks into action this weekend far too soon. 

Insider reveals if Cardinals plan to play QB Kyler Murray this season

Not everybody is convinced the Arizona Cardinals intend to keep quarterback Kyler Murray on the bench through early January amid an alleged tank of the 2023 NFL season.  

Broncos' Russell Wilson kept receipts after disastrous 2022 season

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson heard and read what critics had to say about his disastrous 2022 season and is prepared to offer responses in the event he reclaims his best form this fall. 

Why Giants' Saquon Barkley has back 'against the wall again'

New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley knows he's still up against it as it pertains to securing a long-term contract in a hard salary-cap world that allows teams to undervalue veteran players at his position.

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa addresses playing after considering retirement

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is back for another season after he briefly considered calling time on his playing career following a worrisome 2022 campaign.

Odell Beckham Jr. addresses 'reset' with Ravens

Beckham hasn't played in a meaningful game since he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while featuring for the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI.

Tristan Wirfs calls out those who think Buccaneers are tanking

Add Pro Bowl offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs to the list of Buccaneers players who have heard and responded to people doubting the team will compete this season now that quarterback Tom Brady is retired for good. 

Browns LB sends Deshaun Watson warning to NFL

Walker knows what it could mean for defenses around the NFL if Watson is right about being better today than he was when at his best with Houston. 

Why Patriots' Hunter Henry is excited by Mac Jones ahead of season

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry indicated Wednesday the version of quarterback Mac Jones who earned a Pro Bowl nod for the 2021 season as a rookie is back.

Kirk Herbstreit defends Gus Johnson over call of Colorado-TCU game

College football and NFL commentator Kirk Herbstreit came to the defense of Fox Sports' Gus Johnson after Johnson received some criticism for his call of this past Saturday's game between the Colorado Buffaloes and TCU Horned Frogs.

Jaguars' Doug Pederson compares Colts' Anthony Richardson to former MVP

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson hasn't yet taken a snap in a meaningful NFL game but received some high praise Wednesday from Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson ahead of Sunday's Week 1 matchup between the sides. 

Teammate shares major hype for Giants' Daniel Jones

New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins insists quarterback Daniel Jones will make believers out of critics this season after Jones proved himself to teammates during the 2022 campaign.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson shares bold claim ahead of season

Watson, who was officially named a team captain last week, sounds ready to silence any and all doubters.

Big question hovers over Season 2 of Netflix's 'Quarterback'

A significant problem hovers over the proposed second season of Netflix's "Quarterback" docuseries produced by NFL Films and Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions.

Mark Sanchez discusses Aaron Rodgers being potential Jets savior

Sanchez and Rodgers have known each other "for years" and share an agent. That, of course, is not all that the two have in common.

Giants rookie Jalin Hyatt talks building chemistry with Daniel Jones

The bond shared by New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt and quarterback Daniel Jones was first strengthened when Jones told the rookie to take the locker next to him.

Patriots' Mac Jones shares surprising Tom Brady revelation

It seems New England Patriots starting quarterback Mac Jones and retired club legend Tom Brady may be closer today than outsiders realized.

Patriots' Mac Jones talks relationship with Eagles' Matt Patricia

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones had only positive things to say about Eagles senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia on Tuesday. 

Cardinals OC makes major statement about QB Kyler Murray

Whether or not Kyler Murray will ever take a meaningful snap under OC Drew Petzing's guidance is unknown. 

Cowboys' Jerry Jones defends trading for QB Trey Lance

Lance could become an inexpensive lottery ticket for Jones as soon as next summer.