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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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Bears' Caleb Williams admits to having emotional responses to rookie losing streak

Williams won four of his first six starts in 2024 before he and the club endured a 10-game losing streak.

Reporter, analysts address Patriots' Will Campbell, Armand Membou NFL Draft dilemma

It seems more likely as of the third Tuesday of April that New England will spend the fourth pick on either Campbell or Membou.

Did Saints actually want to part ways with Derek Carr this offseason?

NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk suggested that Derek Carr's shoulder injury this past season is a big reason he's still with the Saints. 

NFL head coach has shocking pick for 'best quarterback' in 2025 draft class

Miami's Cam Ward is widely seen as the top prospect at the position who deserves to go to the Tennessee Titans via the first overall pick of the player-selection process. However, it appears one current NFL head coach has a different quarterback atop his draft board. 

Reporter addresses Browns' possible Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter conundrum

An overwhelming majority of reporters and analysts are now convinced the Browns won't draft Shedeur Sanders at pick No. 2, perhaps because he may not want to end up in Cleveland.

Is Jalen Milroe's stock falling ahead of 2025 NFL Draft?

Milroe's draft stock has been a moving target from the time he allegedly failed to impress teams during Senior Bowl week up until it was mentioned in late March that the Steelers could select him at overall pick No. 21.

Insider addresses latest 'myth' about Browns possibly pursuing Falcons' Kirk Cousins

The Falcons have suggested throughout the offseason that they are willing to have Cousins serve as a backup for Michael Penix Jr. if no team trades for the 36-year-old before the 2025 season gets underway. 

Could Juan Soto's Aaron Judge comment bother Mets teammates amid Pete Alonso's hot streak?

Judge and Soto made up the dynamic one-two punch that guided the Bronx Bombers to the 2024 American League pennant.

Insiders address NFL Draft rumors regarding Shedeur Sanders, Saints, Steelers

Sanders' alleged slide down draft boards has generated headlines throughout the spring.

Analyst expands on why Aaron Rodgers could pick Saints over Steelers amid Vikings' uncertainty

It was learned on April 11 that Saints starting QB Derek Carr could miss at least part of the 2025 campaign because of a shoulder injury.

Former NFL QB addresses if Jaxson Dart, Shedeur Sanders could be NFL busts

As recently as Monday, reports indicated that some NFL teams have Dart and not Sanders ranked as the second-best quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft class behind Miami's Cam Ward.

Report hints Vikings could still 'address' Aaron Rodgers possibility amid recovery of J.J. McCarthy

A report from earlier in April said that the Minnesota Vikings potentially signing Aaron Rodgers for the 2025 season was "all but dead." Is there a scenario in which signing Rodgers remains a possibility?

Report expands on controversial Jaxson Dart, Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft take

For an article published on Monday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated addressed Sanders' supposed slide down draft boards amid Dart's alleged rise. 

Insider offers update on Browns, Kirk Cousins rumors amid Steelers' uncertainty

The Steelers began the second Monday of April still not knowing if Aaron Rodgers will ultimately decide to sign a deal with them anytime soon. 

Analyst links Ohio State's Will Howard with QB-needy AFC North club amid uncertainty

Could the national-champion QB end up with this franchise?

Analyst names 'most talented thrower' in 2025 NFL Draft class other than Cam Ward

He is a prospect who could become a late first-round pick or an early second-round selection.

Analyst offers strong response to controversial Titans, Cam Ward NFL Draft take

For an article published on Monday, Derrik Klassen of The Athletic explained why Titans head coach Brian Callahan is seemingly eager to turn to Ward after Callahan worked with 2023 second-round draft pick Will Levis and longtime backup Mason Rudolph during the 2024 season.

Could NFC team draft Jaxson Dart after making major offseason QB signing?

Dart's draft stock has reportedly risen to the point that some teams view him as the second-best quarterback of this year's class behind only Miami's Cam Ward.

Analyst names rumored landing spot as best fit for QB Shedeur Sanders

As of the second Monday of April, how far the Colorado quarterback could slide down the draft order remained a mystery to outsiders amid numerous criticisms of his arm strength and other athletic traits. 

Insider names 'top candidates' for Jets at seventh pick of 2025 NFL Draft

While some previously speculated that the Jets could select either Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart, such chatter quieted down before the second Monday of April arrived. 

Browns insider shares bold Jaxson Dart NFL Draft prediction

Are the Browns eyeing Dart over other quarterbacks they've been linked to in the draft?

Former Patriots RB addresses Ashton Jeanty NFL Draft rumors

Could the Patriots make Jeanty the No. 4 pick?

Browns' Kenny Pickett fires warning shot to Joe Flacco, potential rookie QB

Pickett will be competing with Flacco and likely a rookie QB for position on Cleveland's depth chart.

Analyst pours cold water on Jalen Milroe comparisons to Super Bowl MVP

Other than Colorado's Shedeur Sanders, Alabama's Jalen Milroe may be the most polarizing quarterback prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class. While ESPN's

Insider shares if, when Raiders could draft QB after Geno Smith extension

For a mailbag published on Friday, Raiders reporter Vic Tafur of The Athletic touched upon when Las Vegas could target a signal-caller during the 2025 NFL Draft.