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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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Former Buccaneers QB Chris Simms has brutal assessment of Tom Brady

Simms admits the Bucs will still be a dangerous out if they make the playoffs, but he didn't hold back on his criticism of Brady's play this year.

Insider explains why Panthers might keep Baker Mayfield benched

The Panthers might have another incentive to keep Mayfield sidelined until further notice. 

Erin Andrews regrets 'amateur' response to infamous Richard Sherman interview

Sherman and Andrews are now forever linked with each other for better or for worse. 

Byron Leftwich agrees with Tom Brady about Buccaneers' 'embarrassing' effort

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich seems to agree with quarterback Tom Brady about the team's game-day efforts this season.  "It hasn’t been every down," Leftwich responded when asked about the subject Thursday, per the Joe Bucs Fan website and Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.

Nick Sirianni hints he could add recently fired HC to Eagles staff

A coaching reunion could be in the works considering all the close ties involved.

Insider hints Buccaneers' Tom Brady won't retire after 2022 season

ESPN's Bill Barnwell is the latest noteworthy person to suggest Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will play beyond this season.  "I strongly suspect he doesn't want his final image as an NFL quarterback to be at the helm of an eight- or nine-win Buccaneers team," Barnwell said of Brady for a piece published Thursday.

Cowboys' Micah Parsons continues recruitment of Odell Beckham Jr.

Parsons offered his latest comments on the subject after he publicly reached out to Beckham via Twitter.

ESPN insider: Yankees remain the favorites to sign Aaron Judge

ESPN's Jeff Passan believes the New York Yankees still remain the front-runner to sign pending free-agent outfielder Aaron Judge.

Giants' Kenny Golladay 'real excited' to contribute after knee injury

Golladay is ready to contribute more than just vocal leadership to the 6-2 Giants. 

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo has impressive regular-season passer rating streak

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is in the middle of a somewhat impressive regular-season run.

Scott Boras: Signing Max Scherzer proved Mets were 'championship-level organization'

Boras thinks the Mets made quite a statement of intent roughly one year ago. 

Insider: Aaron Judge 'more likely than not' staying with Yankees

New York Yankees fans continue to receive promising news regarding the future of All-Star slugger Aaron Judge.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford in concussion protocol, status vs. Cardinals unknown

Things are going from bad to worse for the defending Super Bowl champions.

6-2 Giants snubbed in recent NFC East predictions

The 6-2 New York Giants continue to fly under the figurative radar.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady told not to scowl during games by daughter

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady recently received some advice from 9-year-old daughter Vivian about his actions during games.  "My daughter always says, 'Daddy, you did not have a happy face out there.' And I'm trying!

Watch: Greg Jennings thinks Packers could bench Aaron Rodgers for Jordan Love

Jennings has a history of criticizing Rodgers but nevertheless made solid points.

Dolphins' Mike McDaniel not surprised with how Tua Tagovailoa is handling success

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel remains a massive fan of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. "Anything that’s happening with him isn’t a surprise to me," McDaniel said of Tagovailoa during a Wednesday press conference, per Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk.

Odell Beckham Jr. linked with Ravens

While it seems Beckham won't be hurting for suitors, it's unknown what type of asset he'll be coming off the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee he suffered in February.

Jets to take Xavier McKinney lesson into bye week

The New York Jets want to avoid the type of bye-week setback Xavier McKinney of the New York Giants recently experienced.

New contract prediction hints Mets could keep Jacob deGrom?

There's yet another hint that the New York Mets could re-sign ace Jacob deGrom via a reasonable deal.  For a piece published Wednesday morning, ESPN's Kiley McDaniel predicted that deGrom will put pen to paper on a three-year contract worth around $132 million and that carries an average annual value of $44 million.

Analysts select Josh Allen as MVP at season's midpoint

A set of analysts at NFL.com selected Allen as MVP at the midpoint of the season.

Emmanuel Acho thinks Odell Beckham Jr. could make Cowboys a Super Bowl team

Former NFL player and current FS1 personality Emmanuel Acho thinks free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. could make the Dallas Cowboys championship contenders.

Frank Reich wants to be head coach again

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich wants to return to the sidelines sooner rather than later.

Giants' Julian Love: Xavier McKinney accident 'a freak thing '

The Giants safety has come to the defense of his teammate regarding McKinney's costly ATV accident.