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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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Analysts react to Steelers' Shedeur Sanders draft decision

It appears the Steelers' belief that Aaron Rodgers will soon join the organization resulted in the club waiting until the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft to grab Ohio State signal-caller and developmental prospect Will Howard. 

Mets' Steve Cohen addresses Pete Alonso's future, Juan Soto's rough start

Cohen addressed some of the bigger issues facing the Mets right now.

Could Vikings eventually give Kirk Cousins an escape from Falcons?

Could Cousins end up back with the franchise he quarterbacked for six seasons?

What Browns' drafting of Shedeur Sanders could mean for Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett

Sanders joins a crowded, but unsettled, QB room in Cleveland.

How Giants GM 'shifted his preference' from Shedeur Sanders to Jaxson Dart ahead of draft

The Giants GM changed his mind, and it resulted in the Giants drafting Dart.

NFL insider expands on how Browns' Shedeur Sanders handled predraft process

Once thought to be a potential top-10 pick, Sanders ultimately fell to the draft's fifth round before the Cleveland Browns traded up to select him with the No. 144 overall choice.

Derek Carr addresses shoulder injury after Saints draft Tyler Shough

Carr referenced his shoulder while speaking at a Sunday church service.

How Steelers reportedly expect Aaron Rodgers saga will end

It's looking like the Steelers and Rodgers will need each other.

Why former NFL QB coach isn't surprised Shedeur Sanders fell to fifth round

Sanders' precipitous fall became one of the major stories of the draft.

Will Giants' Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen rush Jaxson Dart into action?

Could Dart find himself rushed into action?

Ohio State coach shares what Patriots are getting in RB TreVeyon Henderson

Did the Patriots get a steal in the second round?

Insiders explain why Browns drafted Dillon Gabriel before Shedeur Sanders

The Browns surprised some people when they selected Gabriel while Sanders was still available.

How 'vibes' are once again propelling Mets amid hot start to season

The Mets are the hottest team in all of MLB.

Reporter addresses if Giants ruined Rams' Jaxson Dart plans

In the weeks and days leading up to April 24, multiple analysts mentioned that the Los Angeles Rams could select Dart with the 26th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft because the Rams could part ways with veteran Matthew Stafford as soon as next offseason.

Insiders share Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen theory about Giants' Jaxson Dart decision

The Jaxson Dart move could help head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen extend their tenures for at least one additional season. 

Analysts differ on Browns passing on Travis Hunter, trading down to draft Mason Graham

Did the Cleveland Browns make the right move by trading down in the 2025 NFL Draft?

Analyst says Shedeur Sanders' predraft process is 'a lesson' to future QBs

Shedeur Sanders and his camp should blame themselves for a draft slide that possibly could have been avoided. 

Giants name starting QB after trading up for Jaxson Dart in NFL Draft

Giants head coach Brian Daboll suggested Jaxson Dart will have to work his way up the QB depth chart.

Analyst defended Shedeur Sanders against 'trash' narratives before NFL Draft slide

Fox Sports analyst and Colorado alum Joel Klatt addressed the predraft takedowns of Shedeur Sanders.

Did Aaron Rodgers impact Steelers not selecting QB in first round of 2025 NFL Draft?

This question lingers over the Steelers following their first-round pick on Thursday.

Giants' Jaxson Dart addresses following in footsteps of Eli Manning

Back in early January, Dart sounded eager to follow in the footsteps of Manning as an Ole Miss quarterback tasked with helping the New York Giants contend for Super Bowl championships. The Giants made such dreams a reality when they traded back into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to grab Dart with overall pick No. 25

Shedeur Sanders reacts to sliding out of first round of NFL Draft

For better or for worse, Sanders was unapologetically himself throughout the 2025 predraft process from before the NFL Scouting Combine up through the start of the draft. That trend continued after Sanders slid out of the draft's first round on Thursday night. 

Did Deshaun Watson contract create issues in Browns locker room?

Did Watson's contract cause discontent in the Browns locker room?

High-level NFL executive seems to send strong response to Shedeur Sanders predraft takedowns

Multiple stories featured NFL coaches and executives ripping his athleticism and character.