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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

Jets writer addresses Shedeur Sanders possibility amid rumors of NFL Draft slide

The Jets can escape the two-year, $40M deal with $30M guaranteed they gave Justin Fields back in March as soon as next offseason.

Why Mets aren't yet giving up on Brett Baty despite latest struggles

Baty has failed to convert his promising spring training into productive big league play early this season.

Browns' Deshaun Watson seems to respond to questions about NFL future

Watson played poorly this past fall before he suffered a torn Achilles in October. 

Colorado OC claps back at criticisms of Shedeur Sanders' arm strength, athleticism

Wherever he lands, Sanders should have plenty of bulletin-board material to serve as motivation when he begins springtime workouts with the first employer of his pro career. 

Why Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence is 'excited' to begin working under HC Liam Coen

Coen will be the third full-time head coach Lawrence has had since the Jaguars made him the first overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. 

Insider expands on take that Shedeur Sanders doesn't want to be drafted by certain teams

Sanders continues to be a polarizing prospect as the draft approaches.

Insider, analyst share theory about Aaron Rodgers' lack of Steelers decision

Rodgers hasn't yet joined the Steelers, even though most signs point to him eventually signing a deal with the organization. 

Analyst links Tyler Shough with NFC team despite major offseason signing

Shough's draft stock seems to be rising as April 24 approaches.

Could Giants draft Abdul Carter and then trade Kayvon Thibodeaux?

This former Giants first-round pick may be on his way out of New York.

Does Justin Fields experiment show Steelers shouldn't draft Jalen Milroe?

Does the way the Steelers handled Justin Fields show they shouldn't draft Milroe?

Raiders' Geno Smith shares warning for NFL after signing extension

Smith isn't a typical NFL starting quarterback who has been in the league since the second round of the 2013 draft.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray suggests he could revert to previous playing style in 2025

This past winter, HC Jonathan Gannon indicated that Murray could use his legs to make plays more during the 2025 season after Murray ended the 2024 campaign with a career-low 4.59 rushing attempts per game.

Analyst sees NFC team as best 'fit' for QB Shedeur Sanders

Does one NFC team make particular sense for Sanders?

Why analyst thinks Jaxson Dart could follow in Baker Mayfield's footsteps with Browns

Recent reports have indicated the Browns are more likely to trade the draft's second pick than use it to grab Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

NFL national scout shares advice for how teams should view Jalen Milroe

The idea that Milroe could become a first-round pick during the 2025 NFL Draft would've been downright laughable back in January.

Inside sources share alarming takes about what Shedeur Sanders will be as NFL QB

The fact that Sanders lacked "elite traits" during his pro day workout on April 4 does him few favors. 

Insider NFL source repeats warning about 49ers paying Brock Purdy

Purdy is unlucky in that he's eligible for a contract extension following the 49ers' injury-plagued season that they finished at 6-11.

Insider expands on Giants' alleged opinion of Shedeur Sanders ahead of draft

Could the Giants pass on Shedeur Sanders and target a different signal-caller during the draft?

Could Browns pass on Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter during draft?

Could pick No. 2 pass without the Browns adding one of three players they've been connected to?

NFC team named 'ideal situation' for QB Jalen Milroe

One analysts believes a rebuilding NFC club would be the perfect landing spot for Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe.

Browns insider addresses latest Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter draft rumors

Most reporters are now convinced the Tennessee Titans will make Cam Ward the draft's first choice. 

Steelers insider discusses Jalen Milroe, first-round draft rumors amid Aaron Rodgers uncertainty

On the latest episode of the "North Shore Drive" podcast, Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette addressed the Milroe rumors that seemingly popped up out of nowhere in March.

Analysts address constant Raiders, Ashton Jeanty rumors after Geno Smith extension

Would the Boise State standout fit in well with the Raiders?

Jets insider addresses Breece Hall trade talk after Aaron Glenn comments

What the future holds for Breece Hall in New York remains to be seen.

Will Browns pair Travis Hunter with Tyler Shough or Jalen Milroe?

The Browns have plenty of QB options to pair Hunter with assuming they select the former Heisman Trophy winner at No. 2 overall.