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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

Francisco Lindor addresses Mets' underwhelming offseason

Mets players such as Lindor have made it known they expect the club to compete for a playoff berth in 2024.

Falcons reporter addresses possible pursuit of Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield

Mayfield has repeatedly been linked in stories with an Atlanta Falcons team that likely will look for an upgrade at quarterback this offseason. 

'The Dynasty' author discusses Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick, Tom Brady relationships

Jeff Benedict's book "The Dynasty" is the basis for the upcoming 10-part Apple TV+ documentary series about the rise and fall of the New England Patriots dynasty that claimed six Super Bowl championships from February 2002 through February 2019. 

Dave Canales credits Buccaneers' Todd Bowles for Panthers opportunity

Canales turned QB Baker Mayfield into a Comeback Player of the Year candidate in 2023.

Patriots legend has bold prediction about Chiefs dynasty

Devin McCourty believes Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, TE Travis Kelce, GM Brett Veach, HC Andy Reid and team chairman/CEO Clark Hunt are all chasing the six Super Bowl championships won by the Patriots from 2000 through February 2019. 

Browns' Deshaun Watson comments on hiring of OC Ken Dorsey

During the latest edition of his "QB Unplugged" podcast, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson commented publicly for the first time about his club replacing offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt with Ken Dorsey this offseason. 

Bears president Kevin Warren discusses future of Justin Fields

Chicago Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren wants people within the NFL community to know he's quite fond of quarterback Justin Fields as Warren's front office possibly prepares to shop the 2021 first-round draft pick to other teams. 

Insider links Kirk Cousins with AFC playoff team

NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk believes the Pittsburgh Steelers could make a move for quarterback Kirk Cousins assuming Cousins doesn't re-sign with the Minnesota Vikings.

New Falcons OC addresses uncertain quarterback situation

Neither second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder nor journeyman Taylor Heinicke will be handed the starting job this offseason.

Would Joe Flacco return to Browns as Deshaun Watson's backup?

Veteran quarterback and soon-to-be free agent Joe Flacco sounds willing to return to the Cleveland Browns for another season even though doing so would mean opening the summer as the backup behind Deshaun Watson.

Former Steelers GM reflects on Tom Brady draft: 'We and the rest of the NFL messed it'

Colbert understandably expressed regret during an appearance on the "North Catholic Athletics Podcast" about missing out on who became the G.O.A.T. signal-caller.

How Dave Canales got best out of Baker Mayfield

A knowledgeable source shared some insights on how Canales helped Mayfield thrive in 2023.

Bruce Arians expands on stepping down as Buccaneers head coach

Current Tampa Bay Buccaneers senior advisor Bruce Arians spoke during a recent appearance on "The Rock Stops Here" podcast about his shocking decision to step down as head coach of the club on March 30, 2022. 

Website offers interesting solution for Tony Romo, Greg Olsen

In its latest sports media newsletter released on Wednesday, the Awful Announcing website produced an interesting idea for how CBS could handle Tony Romo's future.

Did Giants co-owner respond to fan letter about Daniel Jones?

It appears New York Giants co-owner John Mara isn't done responding to letters he receives from paying customers. 

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield opens up about 'Baker be Baker' mentality

Shortly after quarterback Baker Mayfield guided the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to an impressive 32-9 wild-card playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles in January, Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles noted how the organization let "Baker be Baker." 

Adoree' Jackson opens up about uncertain Giants future

New York Giants veteran cornerback Adoree' Jackson sounds willing to stay with the organization instead of heading elsewhere in free agency, but only if his current club makes him what he deems to be a reasonable offer. 

Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce discuss 'bump' of Chiefs' Andy Reid

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce didn't dance around the issue while speaking with Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce about Travis' "bump" of head coach Andy Reid in the second quarter of Super Bowl LVIII this past Sunday night. 

Tom Brady makes shocking admission about leaving Patriots

It was reported not long after New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick "mutually" agreed to part ways in January that Belichick "never truly believed Brady would leave" the club as a free agent following the 2019 NFL season. 

49ers HC backs Brock Purdy after Super Bowl loss, but could veteran addition be considered?

It's now public knowledge that Shanahan wanted to start living legend Tom Brady over Purdy this past season, and some have speculated that the coach could pursue a veteran such as Kirk Cousins of the Minnesota Vikings this spring.

Tom Brady discusses dealing with Super Bowl defeats

Brady lost on the NFL's biggest stage on three occasions during his Patriots tenure.

Pat McAfee extends invitation to unhired Bill Belichick

It appears former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick could participate in weekly "The Pat McAfee Show" spots after every NFL team passed on hiring Belichick this winter. 

Former Jets QB sounds warning about Aaron Rodgers

Former New York Jets quarterback, one-time Most Valuable Player and current NFL analyst Boomer Esiason explained during Tuesday's edition of the WFAN "Boomer and Gio" program why New York QB1 Aaron Rodgers had "better not" have a say in who serves as his backup during the 2024 season. 

Jason Kelce discusses 'drawbacks' of Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift relationship

Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce became a three-time Super Bowl champion via his club's 25-22 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers this past Sunday night despite any alleged distractions linked with his dating entertainment superstar Taylor Swift. 

Patrick Mahomes addresses pursuit of Tom Brady

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes isn't shy about the fact that the NFL feats accomplished by living legend Tom Brady give him "something to strive for every single day."