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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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Abdul Carter gives huge hints about which team will take him during 2025 NFL Draft

Carter seems confident in where he'll end up to begin his NFL career.

NFL media personality rips anonymous coach over Shedeur Sanders comments

The coach may have given outsiders interesting information regarding why Sanders could fall to the Pittsburgh Steelers at overall pick No. 21 or drop to the Cleveland Browns at the start of the draft's second round. 

Seahawks linked with two big-name QB prospects despite signing Sam Darnold

The Seahawks invested in the quarterback position in free agency. Will they still look to add at the position in the draft?

Are people within the Steelers split on drafting QB Shedeur Sanders?

Are the Steelers struggling to come to a consensus regarding the polarizing quarterback?

Broncos reporter addresses Ashton Jeanty rumors ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

It's understandable that Denver HC Sean Payton may believe Jeanty could help his club do more than simply participate in the next postseason tournament. 

Could Falcons trade Kirk Cousins to AFC North club before April ends?

Michael Penix Jr. replaced Cousins in the Atlanta lineup for good this past December.

Insiders think Giants could make trade to draft QB Brian Daboll 'warmed to' during scouting process

The Giants could sit him behind Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston until 2026 as long as those veterans stay healthy for all of the upcoming season. 

Reporters agree Patriots' decision for No. 4 pick in NFL Draft is 'no-brainer'

While the Patriots seemingly want to trade the fourth pick to acquire additional assets needed for their ongoing roster rebuild, there was no sign as of Wednesday morning that the club will move down the draft order.

Could Browns keep Steelers from drafting Shedeur Sanders in first round?

It seems that the most interesting story of the 2025 NFL Draft will be where Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders ends up and when he gets drafted.

Could NFC East team trade for Steelers' George Pickens before, during NFL Draft?

The fact that Pickens is in the final year of his rookie contract could cause a receiver-needy team to look for an upgrade at the position via the draft. 

What Colts' Anthony Richardson wants to improve amid competition with Daniel Jones

The Colts brought in competition for Richardson this offseason after a disappointing start to the former No. 4 overall pick's career.

NFL coach, executive crush Shedeur Sanders over predraft interviews

The alleged slide of Sanders' draft stock began right around the same time it was reported in early March that "not every team has a first-round grade on" the Colorado quarterback.

Why former QB doesn't 'love' Titans drafting Cam Ward with first overall pick

The Titans essentially announced their draft plans when they failed to upgrade their quarterback room via free agency or a trade.

NFL writer predicts how Steelers may handle possible Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe decision

Which way would the Steelers go if left with a choice between Milroe and Sanders?

NFL coaches compare Cam Ward to quarterbacks drafted in 2024

For a piece published Tuesday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated spoke with unnamed coaches about how Ward compares to the six signal-callers drafted in the first round of the player-selection process last spring.

Could Patriots trade No. 4 pick of 2025 NFL Draft amid Browns, Giants rumors?

The Patriots are in the second year of a needed roster rebuild and could use additional assets to bolster both their offense and defense. 

NFL coaches share brutal Shedeur Sanders evaluations amid draft rumors

"If his last name was Breer," an unnamed NFC quarterbacks coach said about Shedeur Sanders, "and he was coming out of Minnesota, he’d be a sixth-round pick."

What Rams' Davante Adams regrets about short-lived stint with Jets

Davante Adams shared how his "cockiness" leads him to believe he could've done more for the 2024 Jets.

Ravens' Mark Andrews opens up about miscues in playoff loss, trade rumors

Andrews committed a pair of costly mistakes in a 27-25 divisional-round playoff loss at the Buffalo Bills this past January. 

NFL execs give Giants advice amid Shedeur Sanders, Abdul Carter whispers

Unnamed NFL executives offered advice for Giants general manager Joe Schoen regarding his draft decision.

Juan Soto opens up about slow start to first season with Mets

The start to Soto's tenure with the Mets has been a bit underwhelming.

Matthew Stafford makes big admission about staying with Rams for another season

Stafford addressed his decision to remain with the Rams despite reports he could have earned more money elsewhere.

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell addresses 'detailed' QB plan amid Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins uncertainty

O'Connell discussed the team's quarterback situation amid rumors of a possible veteran addition.

This QB prospect has reportedly 'made a strong impression on the' Giants ahead of 2025 draft

Big Blue may have to leapfrog the Cleveland Browns in the draft order to prevent Cleveland from selecting the prospect in the draft.