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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

Rams' Sean McVay raises eyebrows with curious Matthew Stafford comment

McVay did little to provide clarity on Stafford's future.

Lions GM shares bold Jared Goff claim after Ben Johnson departure

Lions general manager Brad Holmes made a bold claim regarding how Jared Goff will respond to Johnson's departure. 

Hall of Fame HC shoots down narrative about Jets' hiring of Aaron Glenn

Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells believes Aaron Glenn is the right man for the job.

Steelers' Russell Wilson addresses Arthur Smith relationship rumors

Rumors suggested Wilson and Smith had somewhat of a rocky relationship during the 2024 season. 

Commanders' Jayden Daniels discusses staying cool amid hype, Super Bowl chatter

Daniels has seemingly embraced the pressure associated with being the second overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, a Week 1 starter and a playoff competitor tasked with winning must-win games in his first pro season. 

Could Buccaneers lose Liam Coen to Jaguars after Trent Baalke firing?

It was reported on Wednesday that Coen took himself out of the running to become the Jaguars' next HC and would instead sign a new contract with Tampa Bay for at least another season.

Ravens GM makes bold statement about playoff struggles of Lamar Jackson

He has just one AFC Championship Game appearance and no Super Bowl trips on his career resume. 

Ravens' John Harbaugh addresses brutal Mark Andrews miscues

John Harbaugh came to Mark Andrews' defense on Wednesday.

Russell Wilson makes feelings about possible Steelers return clear

The one-time Super Bowl champion guided Pittsburgh to an overall record of 10-3 before things fell apart.

Hall of Famer makes MVP case for Eagles' Saquon Barkley

One Hall of Famer isn't pleased with the lack of MVP buzz surrounding Barkley.

Does Buccaneers' Liam Coen decision put Todd Bowles on hot seat?

The Buccaneers have claimed three straight NFC South division titles under Bowles, but his critics routinely mention that he's accumulated an unimpressive overall regular-season record of 27-24 with the club.

Insider explains how change turned Broncos' Bo Nix into ROTY candidate

Nix and Co. won seven of their last 11 games to clinch a playoff berth.

Report details how Patriots' Josh McDaniels will adapt for Drake Maye

Josh McDaniels could be an excellent fit for quarterback and 2024 first-round draft pick Drake Maye. 

Ben Roethlisberger responds to Mike Tomlin trade rumors

A franchise legend has addressed the speculation surrounding head coach Mike Tomlin.

Draft analyst shares warning for Giants amid Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders speculation

Giants GM Joe Schoen and HC Brian Daboll likely understand they could be fired as soon as next fall if the club fails to improve upon a rough 2024 season.

How Lamar Jackson reacted to Mark Andrews' miscue, Ravens' playoff loss

Tuesday's "Hard Knocks: In Season With the AFC North" episode showed how Lamar Jackson reacted to Mark Andrews' miscue on the sideline as the Bills ran the clock out. 

Tom Brady shares how Commanders' Jayden Daniels is like Tiger Woods

Daniels has the Commanders a win away from a trip to the Super Bowl.

Bill Belichick shares what made Tom Brady 'hard to coach'

Belichick detailed some of his working relationship with Brady during their time with the Patriots.

North Carolina GM repeats Bill Belichick claim amid ongoing Raiders rumors

Some suggested after former Lions OC Ben Johnson rejected the Raiders to become the next HC of the Bears that Raiders minority owner Tom Brady could reach out to Belichick regarding the club's HC opening. 

Is Commanders' Jayden Daniels the best rookie QB Eagles' Vic Fangio has ever seen?

Fangio will be tasked with slowing Daniels with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.

Insider addresses if Mets are 'bluffing' regarding Pete Alonso situation

Alonso remains a free agent who is seemingly without a plethora of options available to him as the start of spring training approaches. 

Could Steelers pick Justin Fields over Russell Wilson this offseason?

The Steelers have a major decision to make this offseason regarding its quarterbacks.