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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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Report shares if Mike Vrabel would consider joining Jets amid Bill Belichick whispers

Vrabel went 54-45 across six seasons as Titans HC and won Coach of the Year for the 2021 campaign. 

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa addresses controversial Azeez Al-Shaair hit on Trevor Lawrence

Tua Tagovailoa is quite familiar with head injuries, so it's understandable that reporters asked him about the Trevor Lawrence incident. 

Falcons' Kirk Cousins addresses Minnesota return amid slump, losing streak

Kirk Cousins spoke with reporters on Wednesday about what could be an awkward homecoming in Minnesota.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers makes interesting comments amid Giants rumors

Whispers resurfaced earlier this week suggesting that Rodgers and former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick could link up with the Giants during the upcoming offseason. 

Insider shares massive update on Juan Soto decision timeline

Is a Juan Soto decision coming sooner than later?

Are Ravens already done with Diontae Johnson after incident?

Whether or not Johnson will be with the Ravens when they face the Steelers in Week 16 is unknown.  

Insider predicts how Steelers could handle futures of Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

NFL insider Albert Breer addressed how the Steelers could approach the uncertain futures of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.

Vikings star CB addresses controversial Azeez Al-Shaair hit on Trevor Lawrence

The incident earned Al-Shaair a three-game suspension from the NFL. 

Coach names biggest way Patriots' Drake Maye has grown as starter

Patriots QBs coach T.C. McCartney recently revealed the area in which he has seen the most growth with Drake Maye.

Bills players share change Josh Allen made en route to becoming MVP favorite

Teammates have noticed a particular change regarding Bills quarterback Josh Allen.

Insider expands on how benching helped Panthers' Bryce Young improve

The Panthers were largely noncompetitive over the season's first two weeks before first-year HC Dave Canales benched Young in favor of veteran Andy Dalton.

Do NFL coaches think Bengals' Zac Taylor is on the hot seat?

The 4-8 Cincinnati Bengals are one of the most disappointing teams of the 2024 NFL season and are wasting stellar play from star quarterback Joe Burrow. Could those facts cost Zac Taylor his job?

Numbers show Colts aren't worried about Anthony Richardson's injury history after benching

Colts reporter Stephen Holder clarified that the team's use of Anthony Richardson over the past three games shows Shane Steichen and Co. have few concerns about the QB's health. 

Reporter hints Jets could make huge Aaron Rodgers decision before end of season

Rodgers has largely looked like a player past his prime coming off the torn Achilles that cost him all but four offensive snaps of the 2023 regular season. 

Insider explains why OC Ben Johnson stayed with Lions for 2024 season

What convinced Lions OC Ben Johnson to stay in Detroit despite being a favorite to land a head-coaching gig?

Cowboys' Dak Prescott discusses uncertain future of Mike McCarthy

Prescott discussed his head coach amid McCarthy's uncertain future in Dallas.

Eagles' Nick Sirianni addresses job-security rumors amid winning streak

Following Philadelphia's victory at the Baltimore Ravens this past Sunday, Sirianni spoke with NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated about doing whatever possible to ignore outside noise that could serve as a distraction for any locker room.

Aaron Rodgers reveals if he regrets joining Jets amid rumors

A lot has gone wrong over the past 15 months or so. 

Giants icon rips Tom Brady over controversial Daniel Jones comments

Tom Brady generated headlines during Fox's broadcast of the Cowboys-Giants Thanksgiving Day game when he criticized Daniel Jones for the handling of his demotion in New York. 

Former QB makes bold Super Bowl claim about Steelers' Russell Wilson

Chase Daniel believes the version of Russell Wilson who torched the Bengals can keep the Steelers playing through February. 

Jerry Jones makes interesting Mike McCarthy comments amid Cowboys' resurgence

These are some notable comments from the Cowboys owner on his head coach.

Analyst shares Jameis Winston contract idea for Browns

Some are wondering if the Browns can afford to bring Winston back for another season while they are also stuck with what's left of the fully guaranteed contract they gave Deshaun Watson in March 2022. 

NFL exec, evaluator explain how Bryce Young has improved since benching

It once appeared that Young's time in Carolina was over. Instead, he's returned to the starting lineup and shown flashes of why he was the No. 1 overall pick in 2023.

Why Bill Belichick feels bad for a lot of Patriots players amid losing season

The first season of the New England Patriots' post-Bill Belichick era has largely gone as many expected, as the rebuilding team that has weaknesses throughout its roster entered its Week 14 bye at 3-10. The team's former coach revealed his thoughts on the brutal campaign.

Bill Belichick raises eyebrows with interesting Aaron Rodgers comments

Belichick addressed Rodgers' struggles since joining the Jets.