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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

Jets HC Robert Saleh reveals status of team's starting QB

Jets head coach Robert Saleh made it known Tuesday he's not benching struggling quarterback Zach Wilson coming off the club's 27-6 home loss to the Chargers on Monday night.

NFL evaluator gives Ravens' Lamar Jackson bulletin board material

One so-called "NFL evaluator" gave Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson some bulletin board material while comparing Jackson to Bengals star Joe Burrow.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers clarifies comments about possibly playing soon

Rodgers cleared up comments he was caught making on the field after the Jets loss on Monday Night Football.

Analyst defends 49ers' Brock Purdy amid losing streak

Well-known NFL Network personality Brian Baldinger is the latest analyst to defend San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy amid the club's three-game losing streak.

Steelers' Mike Tomlin addresses George Pickens drama

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin sounds unbothered about any potential drama regarding second-year wide receiver George Pickens. 

Hal Steinbrenner explains why Yankees kept Aaron Boone

Current and former New York Yankees players helped convince team owner Hal Steinbrenner to bring manager Aaron Boone back for another season after the big-spending club missed the playoffs and finished the 2023 campaign at 82-80. 

NFL legends address struggles of Jets' Zach Wilson

Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman ripped New York Jets starter Zach Wilson amid the club's 27-6 home loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, but Aikman also somewhat defended the much-maligned Wilson. 

NFL insiders reveal Buccaneers' thoughts on Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask

It appears that Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is not considering benching veteran quarterback Baker Mayfield in favor of 2021 second-round draft pick Kyle Trask anytime soon. 

Yankees’ Aaron Boone discusses Mets hiring Carlos Mendoza

It's widely thought that the New York Mets settled on hiring New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as their new manager after former Milwaukee Brewers skipper Craig Counsell rejected the Amazins to join the Chicago Cubs. 

Giants legend: Fans can now feel bad for Daniel Jones

New York Giants legend, retired running back and current CBS Sports NFL analyst Tiki Barber believes fans should feel bad for quarterback Daniel Jones.

Raiders' Antonio Pierce shares how Jimmy Garoppolo reacted to benching

Garoppolo will serve as O'Connell's primary backup against the Giants. 

Titans' Mike Vrabel addresses Will Levis, Ryan Tannehill situation

Mike Vrabel declined to name a full-time starting quarterback, but the decision should not be that difficult.

Raiders' Maxx Crosby talks going from Josh McDaniels to Antonio Pierce

Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowl pass-rusher Maxx Crosby sounds hyped to play for interim head coach and former New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce addresses Taylor Swift theory before Dolphins game

Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce spoke with reporters Friday about the theory that suggests he and his teammates play better this season when singer/songwriter Taylor Swift is in attendance amid their reported relationship.

Giants legend calls out HC Brian Daboll before Raiders game

Daboll won Coach of the Year last season and led the Giants to a playoff victory. This year has been the complete opposite so far.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers describes 'frustration, sadness' amid injury recovery

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers acknowledged this week that his recovery from the torn Achilles he suffered in the regular-season opener on Sept. 11 hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows. 

Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell explains recent halftime 'mistake'

The 24-year-old now seems to realize that no good can come from giving internet trolls attention, particularly when he and his teammates are halfway through a grueling divisional contest. 

Cowboys motivated to match Rangers' championship feat

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott hopes the positive vibes enjoyed by the Rangers this fall transfer over to Dallas through this coming February. 

Saquon Barkley discusses staying with Giants through trade deadline

New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley left no doubt before Tuesday's trade deadline he wants to stay with the team that drafted him back in 2018 through his entire NFL career. 

Former coaches praise Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce

The Las Vegas Raiders blew things up after the NFL trade deadline with the firings of both head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. 

Jets teammates open up about possible Aaron Rodgers comeback

It's unofficially early into the holiday season, but New York Jets players already know they want Santa to bring them the return of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Will Craig Counsell reject Mets for return to Brewers?

Craig Counsell may not give the Milwaukee Brewers a hometown discount to return to the club he's managed since the 2015 season, but that doesn't mean he already has his bags packed to join the New York Mets as soon as this weekend. 

Falcons' Desmond Ridder addresses benching for Vikings game

Desmond Ridder spoke out about being benched in favor of journeyman Taylor Heinicke for this coming Sunday's home game versus the 4-4 Minnesota Vikings.

Chiefs' Marquez Valdes-Scantling reacts to recovery of Jets' Aaron Rodgers

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling played alongside New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers when both were with the Green Bay Packers from 2018 through 2021. Those experiences helped prepare Valdes-Scantling for the fact that Rodgers may try to play again this season.

Giants coach claims refs missed key call that helped Jets win

Giants special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey thinks the refs missed a vital penalty, but some members of the media disagree.