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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' Jordan Love responds to Patriots' Mac Jones about replacing a legend

Similar to New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, new Green Bay Packers starter Jordan Love understands what replacing a team and NFL legend atop the depth chart feels like this summer.

How Giants' Saquon Barkley has responded to contract disappointment

Star running back Saquon Barkley seems dedicated to giving his all to the 2023 New York Giants even after he failed to secure a long-term contract this offseason.

Why Steve Young thinks Brock Purdy can guide 49ers to Super Bowl wins

Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young acknowledges San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has physical "limitations," but Young nevertheless believes Purdy can guide the club to multiple Super Bowl championships. 

WR Darius Slayton reveals 'heartbeat' of the Giants

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton named fellow receiver Sterling Shepard as one of the club's most important figures heading into the 2023 NFL season.

49ers legend Steve Young talks what's wrong with Trey Lance

San Francisco 49ers legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young touched upon what may be ailing third-year quarterback Trey Lance this summer.

Aaron Judge hints pressure is getting to free-falling Yankees

The Yankees now have dropped eight of their last 10 games and a have a losing record this late into the season for the first time since 1995.

Mike Evans makes big request about Buccaneers' quarterback competition

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans is tired of waiting for the team's quarterback competition to officially end. 

Colts HC Shane Steichen elaborates on Anthony Richardson decision

Anybody wondering if Colts head coach Shane Steichen is questioning his decision to name rookie Anthony Richardson the team's starting quarterback should put such thoughts to bed. 

Rob Gronkowski teases playing return with Giants

Retired tight end and future Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski is again teasing a potential return to playing, this time with the New York Giants.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan talks Trey Lance handling criticism

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke highly about QB Trey Lance's ability to handle criticism, of which there has been much ahead of the 2023 NFL season.

Jets' Garrett Wilson, Aaron Rodgers gush over each other

New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson and QB Aaron Rodgers have been leveling up their new connection in training camp.

Patriots' Mac Jones gives advice to Packers' Jordan Love about replacing a legend

Mac Jones knows something about what Jordan Love is as it pertains to replacing a living legend atop the depth chart. 

Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs remaining brutally honest about position change

Tristan Wirfs of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continues to be his harshest critic regarding his ongoing switch from right tackle to left tackle. 

Eagles Pro Bowler Darius Slay shares bold DeVonta Smith prediction

Five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay certainly knows a thing or two about wide receivers, and he believes the sky is the limit for his young teammate.

Why 49ers had Philip Rivers over Ben Roethlisberger in mind for Super Bowl LVII

The 49ers had tremendously bad injury luck at QB last season and were prepared to bring at least one former star at the position in if they had advanced to the Super Bowl.

Baker Mayfield talks 'big-picture mindset' amid Kyle Trask competition

Baker Mayfield knows plenty about experiencing the highest of highs and lowest of lows as an NFL quarterback. And he's learned some things along the way.

Advice Jets' Zach Wilson received from Panthers' Adam Thielen

Veteran Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen spent time speaking with New York Jets backup quarterback Zach Wilson following this past Saturday's preseason game involving the two clubs. 

Insider hints 49ers are close to Sam Darnold, Trey Lance decision

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch may be close to naming a backup quarterback.

Hall of Famer weighs in on Buccaneers' QB competition

Add former quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner to the list of people who have established their opinion on who should win the QB competition in Tampa Bay.

Aaron Judge calls Yankees out with playoff hopes dwindling

The captain of the New York Yankees won't tolerate the big-spending club missing out on the playoffs without a fight. 

Giants coaches gush over improvement of QB Daniel Jones

Coaches who work alongside Daniel Jones during practices believe the Giants quarterback is on the verge of a breakout NFL season. 

Insider drops hint on Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe relationship amid QB battle

It appears quarterbacks Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe aren't the best of friends these days.

Insider addresses Mets' Steve Cohen possibly punting on 2024

There's yet another indication that New York Mets owner Steve Cohen won't tolerate waiting until 2025 to compete for a postseason berth. 

Jets' Breece Hall reacts to sharing RB duties with Dalvin Cook

New York Jets second-year running back Breece Hall is publicly welcoming veteran Dalvin Cook to the team with open arms. 

Robert Saleh reveals where 'pressure lies' as Jets head coach

Head coach Robert Saleh still isn't losing sleep over the fact that many expect his New York Jets to compete for more than a playoff berth now that Aaron Rodgers is the club's starting quarterback.