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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

Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. linked with NFC West team

The Los Angeles Rams have an entrenched starter in QB Matthew Stafford, but Stafford is getting up there in years.

Dolphins star compares Tua Tagovailoa to future Hall of Famer

Assuming Tagovailoa can stay healthy and build upon his impressive numbers, the sky could be the limit for what he and the 2024 Dolphins do.

Analyst predicts surprise blockbuster Broncos, Patriots draft trade

The Patriots hold the third pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Stephon Gilmore defends Bill Belichick over 'The Dynasty' portrayal

Stephon Gilmore came out in defense of Bill Belichick, who doesn't seem to be in any particular hurry to defend himself following the release of "The Dynasty" docuseries.

Draft analyst names 'home run' pick for Patriots at No. 3 overall

North Carolina QB Drake Maye offers a very, very high level of upside, but he's probably going to have to land with a patient team.

Giants legend offers passionate J.J. McCarthy draft take

As rumors swirl that the New York Giants could select J.J. McCarthy in the NFL Draft, one team legend is vehemently against the idea.

Draft guru says who he'd select with Jets' No. 10 NFL Draft pick

Mock drafts routinely link the Jets to Georgia star tight end Brock Bowers or a top-rated offensive lineman with the 10th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Insider suggests Giants could trade up for one of two QB prospects

It appears some within the NFL community believe the Giants could trade up in the 2024 draft order to acquire a rookie quarterback.

Analysts, insider disagree about Commanders possibly drafting J.J. McCarthy

The only thing that appears certain about the Commanders' draft plans is that they won't be trading pick No. 2 to acquire assets needed for their ongoing rebuild. 

Betting odds link Raiders with getting this QB in NFL Draft

Betting odds as of Friday morning suggested that the Raiders would select this quarterback at some point during the NFL Draft.

Draft guru, Colin Cowherd explain Commanders' plans for No. 2 draft pick

There's no indication Washington will trade out of No. 2 heading into the second weekend of April. 

Former 49ers QB praises Brock Purdy for response to 2023 struggles

Purdy and Garcia could be linked for years to come.

Vikings GM sounds willing to make blockbuster draft trade

The Vikings own picks No. 11 and No. 23, and they could package those in order to move up in the draft.

Reporters suggest Giants could trade down, rather than up, in NFL Draft

The New York Giants have been loudly touted as a potential team that could trade up in the NFL Draft, but what if they actually went the other way?

Hall of Fame, Jeremy Schaap acknowledge death of O.J. Simpson in very different ways

News of O.J. Simpson's death has been met with a variety of opinions, including one particularly tone-deaf response from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Coach, analyst offer vastly different draft takes on QB Michael Penix Jr.

Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. is drawing a wide range of evaluations as the NFL Draft approaches.

Raiders' Aidan O’Connell issues challenge to possible rookie QB

The QB seems to understand the team could select a rookie signal-caller with the 13th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Another Patriots legend speaks out against 'The Dynasty'

Nobody seems happy with "The Dynasty," perhaps a sign that it's actually hitting on some unnerving truths for the New England Patriots.

Reports update if Giants may trade up to draft quarterback

Giants general manager Joe Schoen reportedly has at least some interest in moving on from 2023 Week 1 starting quarterback Daniel Jones as soon as next offseason.

Analyst, scout address if Patriots will trade down in NFL Draft

It's assumed that Patriots de facto general manager Eliot Wolf will select a quarterback with the third pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. 

Coaches, scouts and executives say who Commanders should draft at No. 2

Most coaches, scouts and executives still believe that the Commanders shouldn't think twice about making LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels the second pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Lions' Jared Goff rips Detroit media who 'relish in negativity at times'

Lions quarterback Jared Goff should sign a contract extension at some point this offseason but was in sports headlines on Wednesday for a much different reason. 

NFL insider updates if Vikings could trade WR Justin Jefferson during draft

NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated continues to believe that star wide receiver Justin Jefferson "will be on the Vikings' roster for the foreseeable future."

Could struggling Mets trade Pete Alonso this summer?

One MLB insider shared thoughts on the possibility of the Mets trading Alonso this summer.