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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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Packers GM acknowledges Jordan Love preseason dilemma

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst still haven't determined just how many preseason snaps new starting quarterback Jordan Love will take this month.  "What Jordan needs affects a lot of the other guys, right?

Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs seeing psychologist to help with position change

Tristan Wirfs of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers acknowledged after Friday's training camp practice he needed assistance from the team sports psychologist while making the move from right tackle to left tackle this offseason. 

Patriots OC addresses possible Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe competition

As has been widely reported throughout training camp, it appears there's no real competition between New England Patriots quarterbacks Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe this summer.

Eagles' A.J. Brown discusses growing rivalry with 49ers

Star wide receiver A.J. Brown spoke carefully Friday about the growing rivalry between his Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers.

Chargers HC Brandon Staley using historic playoff collapse as motivation

The Chargers famously jumped out to a 27-0 lead before halftime of the postseason matchup at TIAA Bank Field but then couldn't prevent Jacksonville from completing a remarkable rally en route to earning a 31-30 victory.

Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs talks up Kyle Trask amid competition with Baker Mayfield

Trask still has plenty to prove in front of live defenses during what are largely meaningless exhibition games, but it sounds like he's slowly earning the trust of teammates during a competition most assumed last month was already settled.

Giants TE Darren Waller emerging as WR1 during training camp?

It sure sounds like New York Giants tight end Darren Waller will serve as the primary target for Daniel Jones this season. 

Reporter shares if Stefon Diggs will be a problem for Bills this season

Bills general manager Brandon Beane insisted this week he never came close to trading Diggs at any point this offseason. Whether or not the relationship between Diggs and his current employer will continue through next August remains to be seen. 

Last-place Yankees ignoring haters, doubters amid playoff push

Members of the New York Yankees understand many want to see MLB's former "Evil Empire" fail as the club begins the first full weekend of August sitting in last place in the American League East standings. 

Giants OC addresses links to Northwestern head-coaching job

New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka isn't yet ready to say if he'd leave the NFL to become head coach of the Northwestern Wildcats following the school's dismissal of Pat Fitzgerald.

Domingo German Yankees incident reportedly worse than first thought

It appears the midweek incident involving troubled New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German was worse than first thought. 

Justin Verlander reveals Mets' mindset after trade to Astros

Justin Verlander echoed former New York Mets teammate Max Scherzer regarding why the former agreed to waive his no-trade clause.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan addresses health, readiness of Brock Purdy

The coach sounds confident his QB1 will be ready when it matters most.

Eagles' Nick Sirianni shares Jalen Hurts warning for rest of NFL

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is warning the rest of the NFL about quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Giants GM talks Saquon Barkley relationship after contract dispute

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen insists he and star running back Saquon Barkley have no lingering issues following months of intense contract negotiations. 

Patriots' Mac Jones wants to 'have fun' after rough 2022 season

Quarterback Mac Jones understands he's entering the most important season, to date, of his young career but also wants those inside the New England Patriots' locker room to enjoy their jobs. 

Troubling update on Yankees' Domingo German revealed

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed Wednesday that German will not return to the club's active roster this season.

Commanders' Ron Rivera shares interesting Sam Howell, Jacoby Brissett update

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera likes where young quarterback Sam Howell is during training camp but isn't ready to make free-agency signing Jacoby Brissett the club's backup quite yet.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott offers bold response for critics

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott hears what critics have to say this summer and has a strong message for them ahead of the upcoming NFL season. 

Cowboys star Micah Parsons' unorthodox season preparation included pickleball, meditation

Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons feels ready for the 2023 NFL season thanks in part to a pair of off-the-field activities. 

How Jets' Robert Saleh is handling Super Bowl expectations

Head coach Robert Saleh understands people expect his New York Jets to compete for a Super Bowl berth this season and has a two-word phrase for how players should deal with that reality: Now what?

Bills GM shares information about Stefon Diggs trade talks

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane never came close to trading Stefon Diggs amid an interesting offseason involving the star wide receiver.

Mets' Brandon Nimmo dealt with insomnia amid fire sale

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo lost more than a handful of teammates during the club's recent fire sale.  

Jets' Aaron Rodgers hopes Zach Wilson will improve as backup

Aaron Rodgers believes his arrival can help Zach Wilson ultimately become the quarterback the New York Jets dreamed Wilson would be.

JuJu Smith-Schuster reveals surprising reason he signed with Patriots

Smith-Schuster and the Patriots agreed to a three-year contract in March.