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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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Giants reporters, scout agree about team's handling of No. 3 pick in NFL Draft

For mock drafts posted on Thursday morning, Giants reporters Darryl Slater of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic predicted that the Giants will take Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter over Sanders at No. 3.

Browns' Joe Flacco seems to respond to Kenny Pickett ahead of competition for starting job

Pickett generated some headlines when he said this past weekend that he intends to begin September as the club's starter over Flacco and an undetermined rookie. 

Insider shares how 'majority of the league' sees Shedeur Sanders ahead of NFL Draft

Sanders has seemingly become the most polarizing prospect in the draft as it approaches.

Is Aaron Rodgers ghosting Steelers amid Vikings' uncertainty?

It now appears that the Steelers and outsiders have just about the same information regarding Rodgers' plans for the 2025 season. 

Insider names team that could give Travis Hunter exactly what he wants

NFL insider Albert Breer explained why the Browns making Travis Hunter the second overall pick of the 2025 draft could work well for everybody involved. 

Did Joe Schoen confirm insider's take about Giants' alleged thoughts of Shedeur Sanders?

Giants general manager Joe Schoen spoke with reporters on Wednesday and strongly indicated he is under no pressure to take Shedeur Sanders or any other QB in the first round.

Draft experts address Patriots' Will Campbell, Armand Membou decision

Barring a surprising development, it seems likely the Patriots will make either Campbell or Membou the fourth overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. 

Insider addresses if Jets could take Shedeur Sanders, other QB with No. 7 pick of NFL Draft

At this stage of the predraft process, it appears likely that both Sanders and other QBs such as Jaxson Dart will be on the board when the Jets are called to spend the seventh pick.

Longtime college OC shares how Shedeur Sanders is like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen

Longtime college football offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach David Yost had a stunning comparison for Shedeur Sanders.

Insider addresses rumors about Browns trading back into draft's first round for QB

It's assumed a team such as the Browns could trade back into the first round to ensure that a fifth-year option is attached to the rookie contract for a yet-to-be-determined signal-caller. 

Insider explains why Jalen Milroe may have been invited to NFL Draft

Some understandably assumed when it was learned that Milroe had accepted an invitation to attend the 2025 NFL Draft that it must be a certainty he will become a first-round pick on April 24. 

What Shedeur Sanders reportedly said during noteworthy combine interview

Whatever team picks Shedeur Sanders had better be prepared to have quite the confident rookie in its quarterback room. 

Could Saints target QB other than Shedeur Sanders in first round of NFL Draft?

NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated suggested Tuesday that the Saints could target a different signal-caller during the draft's first round.

Draft guru explains controversial take on Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward

ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. explained why he still believes Shedeur Sanders is the best quarterback to be drafted later this month.

Reporter addresses 'fake controversy' regarding what Mets' Juan Soto said about Yankees' Aaron Judge

Soto recently said that life with the Mets is "definitely different" because he previously "had the best hitter in baseball hitting behind me" while with the Yankees.

Insiders repeat interesting take about Shedeur Sanders' late pre-draft workout with Giants

The NFL community continues to speculate why Shedeur Sanders is holding a private workout with the Giants one week before the draft.

Could Panthers make NFL Draft move to spoil Saints' QB plans?

Panthers general manager Dan Morgan clarified that he's open for business.

Bears' Caleb Williams admits to having emotional responses to rookie losing streak

Williams won four of his first six starts in 2024 before he and the club endured a 10-game losing streak.

Reporter, analysts address Patriots' Will Campbell, Armand Membou NFL Draft dilemma

It seems more likely as of the third Tuesday of April that New England will spend the fourth pick on either Campbell or Membou.

Did Saints actually want to part ways with Derek Carr this offseason?

NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk suggested that Derek Carr's shoulder injury this past season is a big reason he's still with the Saints. 

NFL head coach has shocking pick for 'best quarterback' in 2025 draft class

Miami's Cam Ward is widely seen as the top prospect at the position who deserves to go to the Tennessee Titans via the first overall pick of the player-selection process. However, it appears one current NFL head coach has a different quarterback atop his draft board. 

Reporter addresses Browns' possible Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter conundrum

An overwhelming majority of reporters and analysts are now convinced the Browns won't draft Shedeur Sanders at pick No. 2, perhaps because he may not want to end up in Cleveland.

Is Jalen Milroe's stock falling ahead of 2025 NFL Draft?

Milroe's draft stock has been a moving target from the time he allegedly failed to impress teams during Senior Bowl week up until it was mentioned in late March that the Steelers could select him at overall pick No. 21.

Insider addresses latest 'myth' about Browns possibly pursuing Falcons' Kirk Cousins

The Falcons have suggested throughout the offseason that they are willing to have Cousins serve as a backup for Michael Penix Jr. if no team trades for the 36-year-old before the 2025 season gets underway. 

Could Juan Soto's Aaron Judge comment bother Mets teammates amid Pete Alonso's hot streak?

Judge and Soto made up the dynamic one-two punch that guided the Bronx Bombers to the 2024 American League pennant.