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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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January 17, 2023  |  Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Watch: Did Tom Brady say goodbye to Buccaneers after loss to Cowboys?

Brady unsurprisingly provided no real answer about his future on Monday other than to say he was "going to go home and get a good night’s sleep," but it sure seemed like the end of an era one way or another.

January 16, 2023  |  NFL

Al Michaels blasts critics of Chargers-Jaguars call

Legendary play-by-play broadcaster Al Michaels has hit back at those who have criticized his work during this past Saturday's wild-card playoff game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars. 

January 16, 2023  |  New York Giants

Eli Manning: Giants QB Daniel Jones is 'becoming elite'

The Giants legend offered high praise for Jones after the quarterback guided Big Blue to a 31-24 playoff win at the Vikings on Sunday. 

January 16, 2023  |  Baltimore Ravens

Ravens WR Sammy Watkins clarifies Lamar Jackson comments

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins has attempted to clarify comments he made about quarterback Lamar Jackson before the team's wild-card playoff game at the Cincinnati Bengals which Baltimore lost 24-17 on Sunday night. 

January 16, 2023  |  Buffalo Bills

Rob Gronkowski says he almost signed with Bills before 2022 season

It appears stories from last March that linked the tight end with the Bills were spot-on, after all. 

January 16, 2023  |  Miami Dolphins

Dolphins GM Chris Grier addresses future of QB Tua Tagovailoa

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel appear to be on the same page regarding the future of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

January 16, 2023  |  Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks HC Pete Carroll addresses future of QB Geno Smith

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll indicated Monday that Geno Smith will remain his starting quarterback through the offseason. 

January 16, 2023  |  Michigan Wolverines

Michigan's Donovan Edwards reveals what Jim Harbaugh told players amid NFL rumors

It sure sounds like the players had no reason to believe Harbaugh would leave Michigan to return to the NFL according to what the coach told them, but that hasn't stopped the rumors from swirling.

January 16, 2023  |  Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars HC Doug Pederson offers funny explanation for gutsy fourth-down call

Pederson earned widespread praise from fans and analysts alike for his play-calling that helped the Jaguars overcome a 27-0 deficit they faced before halftime. No call was bigger than a late fourth-down decision.

January 16, 2023  |  Miami Dolphins

Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel addresses QB Tua Tagovailoa's future

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel seems committed to keeping Tua Tagovailoa his starting quarterback despite injury concerns hovering over Tagovailoa this winter.

January 16, 2023  |  NFL

Bengals' Joe Burrow talks playing in Buffalo after Damar Hamlin incident

Quarterback Joe Burrow doesn't seem too bothered over the fact he and the Cincinnati Bengals will play at the Buffalo Bills this Sunday after the incident involving Bills safety Damar Hamlin.

January 16, 2023  |  NFL

Giants' Dexter Lawrence rips controversial roughing the passer call vs. Vikings

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence didn't hide his feelings about the controversial roughing the passer penalty he received late in Sunday's playoff win at the Minnesota Vikings. 

January 16, 2023  |  Baltimore Ravens

All eyes turn to Lamar Jackson's contract situation after Ravens get eliminated

Some believe the fact that Jackson didn't travel with the Ravens for Sunday's playoff game shows he's not fully dedicated to remaining with his current employer on a long-term basis. His social-media activity on Monday will likely do little to silence such chatter following Baltimore's seven-point loss at Paycor Stadium.

January 16, 2023  |  Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Buccaneers reportedly 'very much want' Tom Brady back for 2023 season

It appears the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't ready to think about life after Tom Brady.

January 13, 2023  |  NFL

Watch: Buccaneers' Tom Brady annoyed over question about Raiders, Dolphins links

Reporters may want to shy away from asking Tom Brady questions about his future if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the Dallas Cowboys in Monday night's wild-card playoff game. As explained by Mike McDaniel of Sports Illustrated, Brady was asked Friday about trying to prepare for the upcoming postseason matchup as rumors and reports continue to link him with the Las Vegas Raiders and Miami Dolphins among other could-be suitors. 

January 13, 2023  |  Cleveland Browns

Cleveland.com responds to 'out of context' claim from Browns' Jadeveon Clowney

A public apology issued by Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney on Friday isn't sitting well with a local news outlet. 

January 13, 2023  |  Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys' Dak Prescott slams critics questioning Mike McCarthy's job security

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott doesn't want to hear anybody say Mike McCarthy could be coaching for his job during the Monday night wild-card playoff game at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

January 13, 2023  |  Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Troy Aikman: Buccaneers' Tom Brady 'the most un-athletic quarterback in the game'

To his credit, Brady has poked fun at himself over his lack of speed throughout the latter portions of his once-in-a-generation career.

January 13, 2023  |  New York Giants

Giants' Daniel Jones shares playoff advice he received from Eli Manning

Daniel Jones made it known earlier this week he'd ask Eli Manning for advice ahead of Sunday's wild-card playoff game. On Friday, Jones shared what "Easy Eli" had to say. 

January 13, 2023  |  NFL

Troy Aikman seems to blast quality of 'Thursday Night Football' games

Even the end of the regular season cannot prevent members of the NFL community from continuing to roast awful "Thursday Night Football" games featured on Amazon Prime Video. 

January 13, 2023  |  New York Jets

Steve Young explains how Jets failed Zach Wilson

Hall of Famer Steve Young believes the New York Jets and former offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur mishandled quarterback Zach Wilson. 

January 13, 2023  |  NFL

Why Tom Brady, Sean Payton won't be package deal for Saints

For better or for worse, fans can stop dreaming about Sean Payton and Tom Brady teaming up to save the New Orleans Saints this offseason. 

January 13, 2023  |  Baltimore Ravens

Did Ravens' Sammy Watkins call Lamar Jackson out ahead of Bengals game?

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins seemed to call quarterback Lamar Jackson out regarding the injury Jackson is dealing with ahead of Sunday's wild-card playoff game at the Cincinnati Bengals.

January 13, 2023  |  NFL

Mike Francesa: Giants better off without Odell Beckham Jr.

Sports radio legend Mike Francesa believes the New York Giants won't miss wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. when they play at the Minnesota Vikings in Sunday's. Beckham took to Twitter on Thursday to defend himself. 

January 13, 2023  |  Manchester City

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy found not guilty of seven of nine charges

There's some resolution regarding accusations made against Manchester City defender and France international Benjamin Mendy.