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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

Columnist shares 'radical' solution for Fox's Tom Brady, Greg Olsen conundrum

It's an idea Fox could consider for multiple reasons.

Why NFL analyst views 49ers' Brock Purdy as 'silent assassin'

NFL Network personality Brian Baldinger defended San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy amid the club's three-game losing streak this past fall and is now praising the QB as he's led the 49ers to the Super Bowl.

Executive discusses what Patriots could get in Mac Jones trade

The New England Patriots are not expected to pick up the fifth-year option for 2025 attached to Mac Jones' rookie contract and, thus, could make the quarterback available via trade.

Reporter explains if Commanders could consider hiring Bill Belichick

It appears the Washington Commanders will allow former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick to remain a free agent this offseason. 

Did Jets' Aaron Rodgers abandon Zach Wilson during tumultuous season?

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers said ahead of the 2023 NFL season that his relationship with backup Zach Wilson had "been the most important one" during the future Hall of Famer's tenure with the organization that officially began in late April. 

Father addresses if Tom Brady could've played for 49ers this season

Somebody quite close to Tom Brady believes the all-time great quarterback never truly considered replacing Brock Purdy as the San Francisco 49ers' starter ahead of the 2023 season. 

Patriots' Robert Kraft admitted 'mistake' to Tom Brady Sr.

It sounds like Robert Kraft still regrets letting Tom Brady leave the Patriots as a free agent following the 2019 NFL season. 

Former agent expands on contract idea for Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield

Both Mayfield and star wide receiver Mike Evans are among noteworthy Tampa Bay players set to reach free agency in March. 

Reporter discusses if Eagles were interested in Bill Belichick this offseason

There's more information about how serious the Philadelphia Eagles allegedly were about replacing head coach Nick Sirianni with living legend Bill Belichick this winter. 

NFL insider weighs in on Tom Brady, Greg Olsen situation at Fox

The NFL world is wondering how Fox will handle the Tom Brady-Greg Olsen situation after Olsen's emergence as an extremely popular analyst this season, and now a well-known insider has commented on things.

Is Jerry Jones waiting to bring Bill Belichick to Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones sure sounds willing to work with free-agent head coach Bill Belichick as soon as early next year.

Cowboys' Jerry Jones explains Mike McCarthy decision: 'It all makes sense'

The fact McCarthy's teams have gone 12-5 across each of the past three regular seasons likely means little to Jones considering the Cowboys haven't played in a conference title game since January 1996.

Giants GM seems unlikely to grant Saquon Barkley's wish

Barkley has played only for the Giants, but he admitted in a recent interview he can see himself "in another uniform."

Greg Olsen discusses uncertain Fox future with Tom Brady on deck

Retired tight end Greg Olsen shared during a chat with Joseph Person and Richard Deitsch of The Athletic on Tuesday that he still wants to call the biggest games of NFL seasons even though he's losing his spot as Fox's lead analyst to living legend Tom Brady later this year. 

Tom Brady addresses Bill Belichick getting snubbed for head-coaching jobs

Tom Brady played under Bill Belichick from 2000 through the 2019 season.

Former MVP shares prediction about 18-game NFL season

One-time Most Valuable Player and current CBS Sports NFL analyst Boomer Esiason explained during Tuesday's edition of the WFAN "Boomer and Gio" program how the NFL eventually expanding to an 18-game regular season could result in future Super Bowl contests occurring on Presidents Day Sundays. 

Tom Brady discusses 49ers story, Brock Purdy

Retired quarterback Tom Brady spoke during a Tuesday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" about a story from Nick Wagoner of ESPN published on Jan. 16 that claimed San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan wanted to start Brady over Brock Purdy this season. 

Tom Brady gives huge update on Fox future

Retired quarterback Tom Brady spoke during a Tuesday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" about replacing Greg Olsen as Fox's lead NFL analyst next season. 

When Mac Jones' QB coach knew Patriots tenure was in trouble

Jones earned a Pro Bowl nod as a rookie.

Bills' Damar Hamlin discusses return to NFL, Comeback POY

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin recently spoke with Paulina Dedaj of Fox News Digital about completing a dramatic return to NFL action and being named a finalist to win the 2023 Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year Award. 

Giants legend blames 'math' for decisions made by Lions' Dan Campbell

How Campbell responds to his club squandering a 24-7 halftime lead over the Niners could ultimately define his Detroit tenure.

What Cam Newton knew about Patriots hiring Jerod Mayo

Free-agent quarterback and one-time NFL Most Valuable Player Cam Newton featured for the New England Patriots during the 2020 season and seemingly learned at that time that then-linebackers coach Jerod Mayo would eventually succeed Bill Belichick as the club's head coach.

Tom Brady reacts to controversial decisions from Lions' Dan Campbell

Living legend Tom Brady is among noteworthy members of the NFL community who disagreed with controversial decisions made by Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell in this past Sunday's NFC Championship Game that Detroit lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 34-31.

Media insider opens up about Fox futures of Tom Brady, Greg Olsen

Media insider Richard Deitsch of The Athletic suggested in a piece published on Monday that retired quarterback Tom Brady will replace Greg Olsen in the FOX booth.

Buccaneers legend defends Todd Bowles despite lackluster record

Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend and Hall of Famer Ronde Barber came to the defense of Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles despite the fact that Bowles holds an overall record of 18-19 (playoffs included) with the club.