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

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August 19, 2024 | New York Giants

Former NFL QBs disagree about in-game return of Giants' Daniel Jones

While Jones drew widespread criticism for his performance in his first game action since returning from an ACL injury, not everyone was so quick to dismiss the maligned signal-caller.

August 19, 2024 | Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins insider addresses 'worrisome' Sidney Crosby rumors

Is there trouble brewing between Crosby and the Penguins?

August 19, 2024 | New England Patriots

Insiders discuss if Patriots could start Drake Maye over Jacoby Brissett in Week 1

The Patriots' QB situation has become all the more interesting after a strong preseason showing by Maye.

August 19, 2024 | New York Mets

MLB insider argues Mets' Francisco Lindor is underrated

While some view Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor as overrated, at least one insider is making the argument that the opposite is true.

August 19, 2024 | Miami Dolphins

Mike McDaniel addresses Super Bowl claim from Dolphins owner

McDaniel guided the Dolphins to the playoffs across his first two campaigns in charge.

August 19, 2024 | NFL

Eagles' Saquon Barkley addresses never reaching 'potential' with Giants

Barkley spoke with reporters about the perception that he never reached his full potential with the Giants as the second overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.

August 19, 2024 | Carolina Panthers

Do Panthers regret making QB Bryce Young a Week 1 starter as rookie?

Young endured a brutal rookie season. Did the team make the right move throwing him into the fire?

August 19, 2024 | New England Patriots

Patriots veteran discusses 'tanking' talk after Matthew Judon trade

Some members of the NFL community understandably viewed the New England Patriots trading star pass-rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons as the latest sign that New England is punting on the upcoming season.

August 16, 2024 | New England Patriots

Robert Griffin III gives Patriots wise advice on Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett

It hasn't been smooth sailing for the Patriots at QB since Tom Brady moved on.

August 16, 2024 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield was Tom Brady's perfect replacement

Baker Mayfield is more popular than Tom Brady was in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers locker room and it makes all the sense in the world.

August 16, 2024 | Minnesota Vikings

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson has unique description for Sam Darnold's passes

Folks have been raving about Sam Darnold's arm for years, now, though he's failed to complete even 60% of his passes in the NFL.

August 16, 2024 | New York Giants

Giants teammates share support for Daniel Jones ahead of pivotal season

As Daniel Jones prepares to return to action in-game this weekend, multiple teammates have made it known they have his back regardless of what critics say.

August 16, 2024 | NFL

Bengals' Joe Burrow discusses teams starting, sitting rookie QBs

Joe Burrow recently spoke about Bears rookie and first-overall NFL Draft selection Caleb Williams.

August 16, 2024 | Chicago Bears

Bears TE Cole Kmet shares what makes Caleb Williams 'different'

Chicago Bears TE Cole Kmet went to bat for former teammate Justin Fields earlier this offseason, but can see the undeniable talent of rookie QB Caleb Williams.

August 16, 2024 | New York Jets

Jets' Garrett Wilson addresses 'harder conversations' with Aaron Rodgers

Wilson once again touched upon his interactions with Rodgers while speaking with reporters on Thursday.

August 16, 2024 | New York Mets

Veteran player shares how Mets' clubhouse is handling August swoon

As much as designated hitter J.D. Martinez admittedly sounded somewhat dejected following Thursday's 7-6 defeat against Oakland, the veteran reminded teammates they have to quickly pick themselves up ahead of Friday's series opener versus the 45-76 Miami Marlins.