Yardbarker

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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Mac Jones' decline reportedly big factor in Bill Belichick leaving Patriots

New England Patriots insider Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston shared how the decline of quarterback Mac Jones over the past couple of years helped result

Mets president shares update on Pete Alonso

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has repeatedly said for months he does not "anticipate" trading All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso this winter. 

Is Todd Bowles' career on the line this wild-card weekend?

Whispers that the Bucs could cut ties if they can't beat the Eagles have only grown louder.

Rams' Sean McVay repeats regrets about Lions' Jared Goff

Whatever does and/or doesn't happen between the clubs in Detroit on Sunday night, it will be interesting to see if McVay and Goff meet in the middle of the field for a postgame chat.

How Mike Vrabel reportedly upset Titans owner ahead of firing

Could Mike Vrabel's induction into the New England Patriots' Hall of Fame this fall raised some eyebrows within the Tennessee Titans organization?

Reporter insists Patriots have made Bill Belichick decision

An NFL insider is not backing down from his December report that the New England Patriots will move on from HC Bill Belichick, even as new reports have thrown at least a little uncertainty into the mix.

Vikings GM discusses the future of QB Kirk Cousins

Just where do the Minnesota Vikings stand with QB Kirk Cousins as the franchise heads into its offseason?

Jets' Aaron Rodgers gets blasted after latest controversy: 'Con artists can be very convincing'

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is under fire once again.

Radio, TV host shares bombshell update on Mets' Pete Alonso

WFAN and SNY host Sal Licata dropped somewhat of a bombshell while speaking about New York Mets All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso during Wednesday's edition of the WFAN "Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata" program. 

Browns' Amari Cooper shares massive update for Texans game

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco will have arguably his favorite target back in the lineup for this coming Saturday's wild-card playoff game at the 10-7 Houston Texans.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield discusses health ahead of Eagles game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is dealing with injured ribs and a sore ankle coming off this past Sunday's 9-0 win at the Carolina Panthers.

Travis Kelce explains sitting out Chiefs' regular-season finale

Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce explained during the latest edition of the "New Heights" podcast why he sat out this past Sunday's regular-season finale.

Insider addresses Cowboys' Jerry Jones possibly pursuing Bill Belichick

NFL insider Mike Florio believes head coach Mike McCarthy may have to guide the Dallas Cowboys to at least the upcoming NFC Championship Game to prevent team owner Jerry Jones from pursuing current New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick this winter. 

Former Patriots QB coaching Tom Brady ahead of career change

Tom Brady earned six of his seven career Super Bowl rings playing for the New England Patriots and is receiving help from a fellow former Patriots quarterback as Brady prepares to become Fox's lead NFL analyst next season. 

Jets' Robert Saleh addresses Aaron Rodgers' 'Pat McAfee Show' appearances

It appears New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has no problem with quarterback Aaron Rodgers speaking his mind during "The Pat McAfee Show" segments that routinely generate headlines for non-football-related reasons. 

49ers' Fred Warner shares bold prediction ahead of playoffs

Add linebacker Fred Warner to the list of San Francisco 49ers players feeling confident the NFC's No. 1 seed will be the last team standing come February. 

Titans' Ran Carthon opens up about relationship with Mike Vrabel

After it was confirmed Tuesday that Mike Vrabel would not return as the head coach of the Tennessee Titans for another season, Titans general manager Ran Carthon spoke with reporters and denied there was a rift between the two. 

Giants legend Tiki Barber against bold idea for 2024 NFL Draft

It's possible the Giants won't need to trade with any team to land a quarterback with the sixth overall pick.

Former Patriots player addresses controversial Jerod Mayo report

A Former Patriots player offered a theory about the controversial report on Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo that surfaced in December.

Contract situation for Mets' Pete Alonso reportedly remains unchanged

What does the future hold for Mets' Pete Alonso...and is it in New York?

Chad Johnson shares bold take on struggling Eagles

Retired star wide receiver and current "Inside the NFL" personality Chad Johnson has a bold take on a Philadelphia Eagles side that seems to be limping into this coming Monday's prime-time wild-card playoff game at the 9-8 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Steelers' Mike Tomlin explains QB decision for Buffalo game

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke with reporters Tuesday and confirmed that Mason Rudolph will remain his starting quarterback over 2022 first-round draft pick Kenny Pickett for this coming Sunday's wild-card playoff game at the 11-6 Buffalo Bills. 

Deebo Samuel makes huge claim about 49ers ahead of playoffs

Dual-threat offensive weapon Deebo Samuel was a rookie when the 2019 edition of the San Francisco 49ers fell to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV and compared that San Francisco squad to the 12-5 Niners that clinched the No. 1 seed for the upcoming postseason tournament. 

Former NFL exec shares interesting update on Buccaneers' Todd Bowles

Former NFL executive and current SiriusXM NFL Radio host Pat Kirwan routinely has Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles as a guest on his show and offered an interesting piece of information regarding Bowles during Monday's edition of his program.

Giants' Adoree' Jackson discusses apparent Brian Daboll, Wink Martindale rift

New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson spoke during a Tuesday appearance on New York sports radio station WFAN about the apparent rift between Giants head coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale that played a role in Martindale's reported resignation following the season.