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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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Insider expands on why Browns drafted Dillon Gabriel before Shedeur Sanders

The decision raised plenty of eyebrows across the football world.

Stephen Jones discusses Cowboys acquiring George Pickens from the Steelers

Jones addressed the team's acquisition of the polarizing wide receiver.

Insider names 'by far the best quarterback' on Browns roster this spring

The Browns will have four players vying for the starting quarterback job, but at least one analyst believes it won't be much of a competition.

Reporter names 'best thing' he saw from Jaxson Dart during Giants rookie minicamp

Dart was understandably the most examined player who participated in the Giants' rookie minicamp that wrapped up over the weekend. 

Analyst predicts who will be Saints' Week 1 starting QB after Derek Carr's retirement

Who will start at quarterback for the Saints on Week 1?

Insider expands on what Steelers players thought about George Pickens before trade to Cowboys

Back in December, HC Mike Tomlin said that he felt Pickens needed to "grow up" after the 24-year-old was flagged twice for unsportsmanlike conduct during a Week 13 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. 

Why Mets' Francisco Lindor showed some extra emotion after go-ahead HR vs. Cubs

Lindor discussed his big swing and resultant emotional showing.

Insider reveals what Browns are saying about four-way quarterback competition

The Cleveland Browns holding a four-way quarterback competition.

Robert Griffin III has solution for Saints after shocking Derek Carr retirement

Rookie Tyler Shough may now be the favorite to win the New Orleans starting job during a competition that's set to also feature 2024 fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler and 2023 fourth-round choice Jake Haener.

Do Steelers view George Pickens as a 'disappointment' following trade to Cowboys?

While speaking with reporters on Friday, Steelers general manager Omar Khan reflected on Pickens' tenure with the organization that ran from 2022 through this past season.

Skip Bayless again calls Tom Brady out about Raiders' Shedeur Sanders decision

As Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders surprisingly fell to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, media personality Skip Bayless attracted attention

Why insider feels Steelers let George Pickens down before trade to Cowboys

NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk believes the Steelers deserve some blame for the fact that Pickens hasn't yet become the dynamic playmaker many thought he'd be at this point in his career.

Browns GM sends message to fans regarding Nick Chubb's future

It is "probably increasingly unlikely" that the Browns will re-sign Nick Chubb in the near future.

Sam Darnold expands on signing with Seahawks in free agency

During a recent chat with Scott Thompson of Fox News Digital, Darnold touched upon his decision to join the Seahawks after they agreed to trade Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders.

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.