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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

Insider expands on futures of Bill Belichick, Patriots

Add ESPN NFL reporter Dan Graziano to the growing list of knowledgeable people saying that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick will part ways this winter. 

Giants legend wants to 'pump the brakes' on QB Tommy DeVito

Tiki Barber wants everybody to remain realistic about the future of Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito.

Patriots' Jerod Mayo addresses future amid Bill Belichick rumors

Jerod Mayo responded to the uncertainty regarding Bill Belichick's Patriots future on Tuesday.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers addresses report on potential return date

Will Aaron Rodgers indeed return this season for the Jets?

Rob Gronkowski makes MVP case for underdog 49ers candidate

Brock Purdy is the overwhelming favorite among 49ers players to earn Most Valuable Player honors for the 2023 season, but future Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski believes that Christian McCaffrey should be more than an afterthought in the MVP race. 

49ers' Brock Purdy discusses being a favorite in MVP race

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is doing his best to remain focused on team goals even as he's emerged as a favorite to earn Most Valuable Player honors for the 2023 season. 

Kurt Warner addresses Giants' Tommy DeVito becoming a rookie sensation

Hall of Famer Kurt Warner is widely considered the greatest undrafted free agent in NFL history and, thus, knows a thing or two about what New York Giants rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito is experiencing this fall. 

Agent's comments on rise of Giants' Tommy DeVito, Eli Manning claim go viral

Sean Stellato, the agent for New York Giants rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito, called into the WFAN "Boomer and Gio" program on Tuesday morning after Stellato went viral during New York's 24-22 win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday night.

Insider explains why Mets didn't go after Shohei Ohtani

Details have emerged illustrating why the big-spending Mets were not seriously involved in a pursuit of two-way star Shohei Ohtani.

Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski reflect on joining Buccaneers after Patriots run

Retired quarterback Tom Brady and all-time great tight end Rob Gronkowski both opened up about joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Giants players talking playoffs amid Tommy DeVito rise

Winners of three in a row, the Giants are keeping hope alive regarding a potential playoff berth.

Tommy DeVito's father reveals message he had for Giants quarterback

New York Giants undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito's dad revealed a message he had for his son.

Have Patriots already decided Bill Belichick's future?

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the future of Bill Belichick as the Patriots stumble through a lost season. Has the team already made a decision? 

Jets' Robert Saleh talks futures of Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson

Wilson is on track to start when New York plays at the Miami Dolphins this coming Sunday.

NFL insider sounds alarms about Panthers' HC opening

NFL insider Peter King of NBC Sports believes that head coach candidates should think twice before accepting the full-time job with the Panthers after Panthers owner David Tepper fired Frank Reich on Nov. 27. 

Jets players open up about stunning Zach Wilson performance

Jets players were impressed with quarterback Zach Wilson's performance against the Texans on Sunday.

Why Patriots' Bailey Zappe doesn't feel vindicated after win

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe shared during a Monday appearance on the WEEI "Jones and Mego with Arcand" program that he doesn't feel vindicated coming off this past Thursday's 21-18 win at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Parents discuss Giants QB Tommy DeVito becoming local sensation

DeVito exemplifies local kid turned hero, living out his dream of starring for the Giants under center.

Jets beat reporter addresses possible return of Aaron Rodgers

History shows that, for better or for worse, Rodgers probably will have the final say on if he plays against the Commanders on Dec. 24.

All-Pro talks Joe Flacco possibly saving Browns' season

Add All-Pro guard Joel Bitonio to the list of Cleveland Browns players happy that veteran quarterback and Super Bowl XLVII Most Valuable Player Joe Flacco didn't take a job with the "Inside the NFL" television program earlier this season. 

Jets star, coach discuss mindset of QB Zach Wilson

After getting demoted, Zach Wilson returned to the starting lineup in style, leading the Jets to a rare victory.

Report reveals possible return date for Jets' Aaron Rodgers

It appears WFAN radio personality Brandon Tierney was spot on when he reported in October that New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was targeting the Christmas Eve home game versus the Washington Commanders (4-9) as his return date.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott addresses tough schedule to end season

Star quarterback Dak Prescott welcomes the brutal stretch of games his Dallas Cowboys face over the final four weeks of the regular season.

Texans TE latest player to blast MetLife Stadium turf

It's almost impossible to find an NFL player past or present who has had anything positive to say about the playing surface at MetLife.

49ers star responds to critics of QB Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers star offensive tackle Trent Williams responded to those who still insist that quarterback Brock Purdy is thriving simply because of the offense he plays in.