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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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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.

Could Giants still trade with Titans for No. 1 pick?

Are the Titans still open for business?

Former Pro Bowl WR names 'ideal situation' for QB Shedeur Sanders

This team's run-heavy scheme could make life easier for a first-year quarterback tasked with serving as a fill-in starter this coming fall. 

Executive, agent address if Browns' Deshaun Watson has future in NFL

The version of Watson who earned Pro Bowl nods as a member of the Houston Texans each season from 2018 through 2020 is now but a memory.

Mel Kiper Jr. predicts how far QB Shedeur Sanders could slide during 2025 NFL Draft

Sanders' draft stock was a moving target even before he failed to impress some onlookers during his Colorado pro day workout.

Geno Smith echoes Marshawn Lynch after receiving extension from Raiders

Long before the Seahawks traded Smith to the Raiders this offseason after Smith and the Seahawks were unable to come to terms on a contract extension, Lynch featured for the two organizations. 

Mets' Pete Alonso, David Stearns react to Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. receiving extension

Outsiders will never know how seriously the Mets would've pursued Guerrero this fall now that he has agreed to a 14-year contract extension reportedly worth $500M to stay with Toronto.

NFL insiders address surprising Jalen Milroe NFL Draft development

Some football fans were surprised to learn over the weekend that Milroe had accepted an invitation to attend the 2025 NFL Draft, largely because multiple analysts previously predicted Milroe wouldn't be a first-round pick.

Insider shares if Steelers are 'stressed' about possibly not signing Aaron Rodgers

Are the Steelers worried about the possibility of not signing Rodgers?

NFL executives share worrisome evaluations of Shedeur Sanders' pro day workout

A team that spends a high-value draft pick on a quarterback usually wants more than "solid" play from that signal-caller over time.