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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

Being Jets head coach left Robert Saleh needing 'therapy'

On Thursday, Robert Saleh spoke with reporters about needing a reset with the Packers following his time with the Jets. 

49ers OC praises Mac Jones amid Brock Purdy uncertainty

49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak offered high praise for Mac Jones.

Insider repeats Aaron Rodgers, Steelers theory after trade of George Pickens to Cowboys

During a Thursday evening appearance on Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan, Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette suggested the club could soon trade for one of Rodgers' former targets.

Titans GM shares surprising update about Cam Ward, Will Levis

Titans GM Mike Borgonzi expanded on wanting to "create competition" between QBs Cam Ward and Will Levis heading into training camp. 

Insider discusses how Steelers players felt about George Pickens before trade to Cowboys

During a Thursday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," NFL insider and ESPN personality Peter Schrager touched upon how others inside the Pittsburgh locker room felt about Pickens.

Seahawks' Sam Darnold offers advice for Browns' Shedeur Sanders ahead of QB competition

During a recent conversation with Scott Thompson of Fox News Digital, Seattle Seahawks starter Sam Darnold offered some advice for Shedeur Sanders.

Cowboys' George Pickens responds to controversial Mike Tomlin, Art Rooney II comments

While speaking during an introductory conference call, Pickens publicly responded to what Tomlin and Rooney had to say.

NFL insider debunks theory about Aaron Rodgers, Steelers situation

Is there a handshake deal already in place between Rodgers and the Steelers?

Giants GM made one last call to Titans about potential NFL Draft trade

By the night of April 24, NFL insiders and casual football fans understood that the Titans were going to make Miami's Cam Ward, the consensus best quarterback in his class, the first pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. 

What surprised Steelers insider about George Pickens trade to Cowboys

Steelers insider Gerry Dulac acknowledged what surprised him the most about the club's recent roster decisions.

NFC executive expands on how Browns' Shedeur Sanders bombed predraft process

One executive from an unnamed NFC team expanded on how Shedeur Sanders turned some clubs off leading up to the draft. 

Analyst criticizes Jets for questionable draft decision

ESPN's Aaron Schatz suggested the Jets should've at least taken a flyer on a quarterback during the draft's second or third day.

What history says about Shedeur Sanders' chances of winning Browns QB competition

What does history tell us about Sanders' path to becoming the Week 1 starting QB for the Browns?

Could Jimmy Garoppolo impact what 49ers have to pay Brock Purdy this offseason?

How does Garoppolo figure into the negotiations between Purdy and the 49ers?

Cameron Jordan shares how Saints teammates must embrace new HC Kellen Moore

Moore is preparing to lead an NFL training camp as a head coach for the first time. 

What reportedly concerned George Pickens before trade from Steelers to Cowboys

While Pickens didn't request a trade, it doesn't sound like he'll be particularly upset by the move either.

Juan Soto shares who has helped him the most amid slow start to Mets tenure

Soto addressed his transition to the Mets and his slow start to the season amid signs of a potential breakout.

Vikings HC addresses competition amid switch to J.J. McCarthy as starter

Will there be a true quarterback competition in Minnesota?

Former GM shares advice for Aaron Rodgers following Steelers' trade of George Pickens

Pittsburgh seems to be the only team seriously interested in signing Rodgers following the draft. 

Former Cowboys HC names 'key' to getting the best out of WR George Pickens

Will the Cowboys be able to harness Pickens' talent?

Insider expands on why Steelers passed on Shedeur Sanders during draft

The Steelers were one of a handful of teams that had been linked to Sanders before ultimately deciding to pass on the polarizing prospect.

NFL executive rips Browns over Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders draft moves

The Browns trading up to take Sanders with the 144th pick after they grabbed Gabriel at selection No. 94 still had noteworthy members of the NFL community scratching their heads during the opening week of May. 

Would Jets have drafted Saints' Tyler Shough at pick No. 42?

The Saints made Shough the draft's 40th pick before the Jets could spend selection No. 42. 

Shedeur Sanders reportedly made big admission about Giants coaches

It appears Sanders did himself no favors via his chats with the Giants leading up to the draft.