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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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Do Browns want Myles Garrett to be more of a leader after signing extension?

Are the Browns expected more from Garrett following his massive extension?

Cameron Heyward, Pat Freiermuth open up about Aaron Rodgers joining Steelers

Rodgers agreed to a team-friendly contract with the Steelers ahead of this past weekend.

Mike Vrabel expands on Drake Maye's 'unique position' as Patriots leader

Maye is cemented atop the QB depth chart ahead of journeyman Joshua Dobbs as Maye enters his second NFL season.

Should Giants let Jameis Winston compete with Russell Wilson for starting QB job?

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have insisted throughout the spring that Russell Wilson will enter training camp as the team's starting quarterback.

Mets' Pete Alonso opens up about previous struggles amid MVP-caliber season

After two substandard seasons, Alonso is off to a great start in 2025.

Tom Brady addresses if Mike Vrabel can return Patriots to winning ways

The franchise missed the playoffs four times over the past five seasons.

Insiders address why Aaron Rodgers accepted team-friendly contract to join Steelers

Why did Rodgers accept a rather team-friendly deal from the Steelers?

Panthers' Dave Canales reflects on 'risk' of benching Bryce Young during 2024 season

The biggest decision Canales made during his first campaign serving as HC of the Panthers involved benching Young after the QB was responsible for a pair of woeful performances to start the 2024 season. 

Insider shares worrisome take about Colts' Anthony Richardson missing time with shoulder issue

Eyebrows were raised when Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed on June 5 that Anthony Richardson would not participate during the team's mandatory minicamp.

Why Steelers 'were never really concerned' during prolonged Aaron Rodgers saga

While it's no secret that Rodgers visited the Steelers on March 21, he only officially signed a one-year contract to join the club over this past weekend. 

Do stats show Justin Fields could be upgrade over Aaron Rodgers for Jets?

The New York Jets parted ways with Rodgers earlier this offseason before they signed Fields to a two-year, $40M contract that included $30M guaranteed.

Chris Godwin reflects on controversial decision that led to gruesome injury

Godwin suffered a dislocated left ankle and a high ankle sprain, fractured his fibula and tore his deltoid with under a minute to play in a contest in which his team was trailing the Baltimore Ravens by 10 points this past October. 

Juan Soto addresses possible season turnaround after Mets' sweep of Rockies

Soto safely reached base six times in a game for the first time in his career during New York's 13-5 win at the Rockies on Sunday.

Why Shedeur Sanders is viewed as underdog to win Browns' QB competition

Why Sanders faces an uphill climb in his battle for the QB1 spot in Cleveland. 

Giants WR Wan’Dale Robinson explains excitement about having Russell Wilson as starting QB

Giants HC Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen seem convinced Wilson will be an upgrade over what the club got from Daniel Jones, Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito last season. 

Mason Rudolph reacts to Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers to be starting QB

Rudolph will now be tasked with serving as Rodgers' primary backup and as a mentor for 2025 sixth-round draft choice Will Howard. 

Could Allen Lazard request to stay with Jets despite Steelers landing Aaron Rodgers?

Roughly one month before the Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed on Thursday evening that they plan to sign Rodgers to a one-year contract, multiple reporters suggested that Pittsburgh could be interested in reuniting Rodgers with Lazard.

What Shedeur Sanders reportedly is working on amid Browns' QB competition

It remains to be seen if Shedeur Sanders will truly be given "a path" to win the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback job. 

Insider addresses how Aaron Rodgers will fit with Steelers OC Arthur Smith

Long before the Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed on Thursday evening that they plan to sign Rodgers to a one-year contract, analysts and reporters questioned if he would be the right kind of quarterback to play under Smith.

Emeka Egbuka shouts out two mentors in early days of Buccaneers tenure

These two veteran players are helping the rookie as much as they can.

Aaron Rodgers' former coach addresses if QB will be good mentor for younger Steelers players

Rodgers developed a reputation over the past handful of years for not always having the best of relationships with younger teammates.

Juan Soto opens up about 'feeling more comfortable' with Mets

Mets outfielder Juan Soto is showing signs that he is breaking out of his funk that had hovered over the club throughout the spring.

Jaguars' Liam Coen names one way Trevor Lawrence has 'drastically improved'

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen says QB Trevor Lawrence has already taken steps in the right direction during springtime workouts. 

Mets' Carlos Mendoza expresses frustration over 'giving' games to Dodgers

The New York Mets realistically could've swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in California but instead had to settle for a four-game series split. And Carlos Mendoza is not pleased about that.