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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

Buccaneers' Liam Coen discusses head-coaching buzz ahead of win-and-in game

QB Baker Mayfield undeniably has thrived under Coen, and the Buccaneers are now a home win away from clinching a playoff berth as champions of the NFC South. 

NFL coordinator, Browns source address struggles of Deshaun Watson

Watson was arguably the worst starting quarterback of the ongoing NFL season before he went down with a torn right Achilles on Oct. 20. 

Could comments from Giants players lead to firings of Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen?

The Giants will enter Week 18 at 3-13 and have gone 9-25 (playoffs included) over their past 34 games under Daboll. 

Veteran player rips Colts amid rumors about GM, head coach changes

The Colts once again missed the playoffs, coming up short late in the season. Comments from one veteran player didn't paint a pretty picture of an organization that hasn't been able to get out of its own way.

Patriots insider addresses Jerod Mayo, Mike Vrabel rumors ahead of Week 18

3-13 New England is a loss away from possessing the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. 

Report suggests Mike McCarthy could leave Cowboys for NFC team

Could McCarthy leave Dallas for another NFC team?

Report expands on if Browns could target Falcons' Kirk Cousins to compete with Deshaun Watson

Cousins had Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski as a quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator when both were with the Minnesota Vikings during the 2018 and 2019 campaigns. 

Giants players make strong statements about Brian Daboll amid uncertainty

Several Giants players spoke forcibly about head coach Brian Daboll amid speculation about the latter's job security.

Eagles' Saquon Barkley reacts to decision that cost him chance at rushing record

Barkley is just 101 rushing yards shy of breaking the single-season record of 2,105 yards on the ground that Eric Dickerson set during the 1984 campaign. 

Insider names 'most likely' free-agency landing spot for Pete Alonso

Alonso is one of the biggest names remaining on the free-agent market. Where will he land?

Aaron Rodgers opens up about possible retirement, likely end of Jets tenure

While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Aaron Rodgers sounded like a quarterback who knows this Sunday's home game against the Miami Dolphins will be his last as a member of the New York Jets.

Why Patriots' Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo want win over Bills instead of top draft pick

The 3-13 New England Patriots will "earn" the top pick of the 2025 NFL Draft if they lose this Sunday to a 13-3 Buffalo Bills. The coach and quarterback have other ideas.

Reporter shares if teams will pursue Vikings' J.J. McCarthy after rise of Sam Darnold

Quarterback Sam Darnold has become one of the most fascinating stories of the NFL season as he seemingly resurrected his career by guiding the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-2 record. Will rival teams come calling about McCarthy in light of these developments?

Writer, insider address if Vikings' Sam Darnold can win Comeback Player of the Year Award

Darnold has the 14-2 Vikings one win away from entering the postseason as the NFC's No. 1 overall seed.

Insider expands on if Mike Vrabel would be interested in replacing Jerod Mayo as Patriots HC

Vrabel was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame during the 2023 season.

When Kevin O’Connell realized Vikings could be Super Bowl LIX contender

The 14-2 Vikings have surprised a lot of people this season. When did their head coach realize they might have something special?

Titans players discuss talk of 'tanking' with top draft pick in reach

Several Titans players responded to speculation that the team could "tank" in Week 18 with an opportunity to land the No. 1 overall pick.

Ravens' Lamar Jackson reacts to MVP honor amid battle with Bills' Josh Allen

It certainly seems that either Jackson or Allen will ultimately earn the regular-season MVP for the ongoing campaign.

Insider shares why Browns will play Bailey Zappe at Ravens

The Browns will try yet another quarterback amid a disastrous season.

Eagles' Darius Slay responds to Eric Dickerson regarding Saquon Barkley’s pursuit of rushing record

Dickerson raised eyebrows when he recently admitted he does not want Barkley to break the single-season record of 2,105 rushing yards that Dickerson set during the 1984 campaign. 

Jets reportedly have made Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams decisions for 2025

Rodgers has largely played like a shell of his former great self throughout the ongoing season.

Report updates if banners will fly over Giants' home finale vs. Colts

It appears the conditions in East Rutherford, NJ, will give John Mara a break from angry Giants fans.

Analyst discusses why Commanders' Jayden Daniels, Bears' Caleb Williams have had different rookie seasons

While Daniels largely impressed fans and other onlookers as he guided his club to a 10-5 record, Williams has often looked and sounded like "a defeated guy" amid the Chicago Bears' losing streak that's now at 10 straight games.

Insider explains how Vikings could execute Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy plan

The Vikings must consider franchise-tagging Sam Darnold for 2025, even though they remain high on J.J. McCarthy.

Jets' Malachi Corley opens up about lack of opportunities amid frustrating rookie season

Corley hasn't been able to get much going during his rookie campaign.