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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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NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

NFL executive shares theory on why Raiders passed on Shedeur Sanders

The Raiders ultimately passed on Sanders a handful of times before the Cleveland Browns traded up to get him at pick No. 144 in the draft. 

Giants GM vowing to stick with original Jaxson Dart plan

Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll have already abandoned a plan to sit a rookie quarterback behind a veteran. Will history repeat itself this season with the Giants?

Executives address if Jaguars paid too much to draft Travis Hunter

Travis Hunter must prove his worth to the Jaguars in 2025.

Do NFL executives think Browns ownership is responsible for drafting of Shedeur Sanders?

Did Browns ownership override the organization's roster builders regarding the selection of Sanders?

Why Mets' Carlos Mendoza still isn't worried about Juan Soto amid slow start

Soto's numbers so far hardly match the value of the 15-year, $765M contract that he received from the Mets this past offseason. 

Browns' Shedeur Sanders voices Super Bowl goal while speaking with Cleveland students

Since the return of the Browns in 1999, they've notched just a single playoff victory (January 2021).

What Steelers players reportedly think of Mason Rudolph amid Aaron Rodgers uncertainty

The Steelers elected against re-signing either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields before they brought Rudolph back via a two-year deal. 

Jets' Jordan Travis makes career-defining decision

Travis announced a significant decision.

Kelce brothers address Shedeur Sanders falling to fifth round of 2025 NFL Draft

The Kelce brothers have weighed in on Sanders' massive slide in the draft.

Did Browns nearly draft Jaxson Dart over Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders?

The 2025 NFL Draft almost looked very different.

Super Bowl champion coach shares advice for young QBs after Shedeur Sanders' draft slide

Bruce Arians explained how he was able to tell during his coaching career whether younger signal-callers would succeed or fail at the highest level. 

Patriots' Austin Hooper explains what teammates can expect from HC Mike Vrabel

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper played under first-year New England head coach Mike Vrabel when the two were employed by the Tennessee Titans and is sharing some of what to expect from the new boss of the Patriots.

Legendary coach explains why Patriots' Will Campbell can prove doubters wrong

The Patriots passed on Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou, Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty at pick No. 4 in the draft to select Campbell.

Insider names front-runner in Browns' QB competition after drafting Shedeur Sanders

It sounds like some think the battle for Cleveland's starting job could come down to a Kenny Pickett-versus-Shedeur Sanders showdown. 

Analyst reveals how George Pickens feels about being with Steelers

Pickens was the subject of trade speculation ahead of the draft and has had a drama-filled tenure in Pittsburgh.

Could 49ers, Brock Purdy contract talks extend into the summer?

Are the 49ers and Brock Purdy far apart in contract negotiations?

Are Falcons actively searching for a Kirk Cousins buyer?

Cousins' relationship with his current employer hasn't been the same since Atlanta made Michael Penix Jr. a first-round draft pick last spring.

Could Browns embrace 'Hard Knocks' assignment after drafting Shedeur Sanders?

On Monday night, Browns insider Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland/The Land on Demand suggested that team owner Jimmy Haslam could embrace the next "Hard Knocks: Training Camp" show assignment now that Sanders will be calling Cleveland home.

Report details why Saints 'embraced' QB Tyler Shough before, during NFL Draft

Shough suffered serious injuries each college season from 2021 through 2023 and turns 26 years old this coming September. 

NFL team executive expands on what Browns' Shedeur Sanders did wrong before draft

Sanders falling to the fifth round of the draft before the Browns traded up to select him with pick No. 144 has become one of the most-discussed developments of the offseason. 

Did Steelers come close to trading WR George Pickens during 2025 NFL Draft?

While stories linked Pickens with the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers ahead of the draft, he remained with the Steelers through the completion of the player-selection process. 

Famous QB coach shares alarming prediction about Browns' Shedeur Sanders

Were people evaluating Sanders incorrectly all along?

Why Titans held onto Will Levis despite drafting Cam Ward

Levis was benched this past December due to poor play.