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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

Analyst addresses questions about Buccaneers going from Liam Coen to Josh Grizzard as OC

Coen left the club to become the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars this past winter.

Insider expands on why Joe Flacco has 'big edge' in Browns' QB competition

Joe Flacco's mastery of selling fakes in the play-action passing game gives him a "big edge" over the other three candidates in the battle for the QB1 gig. 

What Russell Wilson likes about Giants coaches after Steelers stint

Wilson is on track to enter this coming September as New York's QB1 over backup Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart.

Bucs WR compares Bucky Irving to MVP finalist, Super Bowl champion

During a recent chat with Ira Kaufman of JoeBucsFan.com, Sterling Shepard offered high praise for Tampa Bay's current RB1.

Former MVP names reason Aaron Rodgers has 'potential' to win big with Steelers

Whether or not the 41-year-old Rodgers will turn the clock back to his best days as a member of the Steelers later this year will be one of the most-discussed NFL-related topics of the summer.

Jameis Winston embracing role with Giants amid development of Jaxson Dart

The Giants seemingly hope Winston will be a true mentor for Dart throughout the upcoming season, even if doing so means being third on the depth chart for some time.

Francisco Lindor addresses Juan Soto's struggles, turnaround

Outfielder Juan Soto has looked more like his star self over the past few weeks after he struggled over the first two months of his New York Mets tenure.

Ravens' Lamar Jackson again defends Mark Andrews over mistakes in playoff loss

Quarterback Lamar Jackson was one of several Baltimore Ravens players who came to the defense of Mark Andrews this past January after the tight end committed a pair of costly mistakes in Baltimore's 27-25 divisional-round playoff loss at the Buffalo Bills and he reiterated those thoughts Tuesday.

Did Steelers really want Justin Fields over Aaron Rodgers for 2025 season?

A previous report suggested that the Steelers only pivoted to pursuing Rodgers in free agency after they failed to trade for Matthew Stafford of the Rams and re-sign Fields.

T.J. Watt, Steelers reportedly agree on big thing amid contract saga

Is there something the parties can build on as they look to reach an agreement?

Sterling Shepard discusses what Buccaneers gave Baker Mayfield after Browns, Panthers stints

Shepard recently spoke with Ira Kaufman of the JoeBucsFan website about how the Buccaneers helped Mayfield bounce back from the struggles he endured during stints with the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers.

Insider shares theory about Browns' alleged unique QB idea for 2025 season

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio shared a theory regarding why discussions about the Browns' alleged plans for their quarterback situation intensified following the team's mandatory minicamp, which concluded on June 12. 

Giants' Brian Daboll adds to Jaxson Dart hype during mandatory minicamp

Daboll offered praise of Dart as the quarterback continues his transition to the NFL.

NFL coordinator, scout praise Commanders for Laremy Tunsil move

The Commanders acquired Tunsil as they look to build on last season's surprise run to the NFC Championship Game.

AFC executive reacts to Browns passing on Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter with future in mind

Cleveland ultimately grabbed defensive tackle Mason Graham at pick No. 5 before the club drafted running back Quinshon Judkins at selection No. 36.

Insider addresses if George Pickens will stay 'in line' with Cowboys

The Cowboys' acquisition of George Pickens could go down as one of the best NFL transactions of the spring if he remains fully dedicated to the cause.

Why NFL coach, executive are high on Steelers starting Aaron Rodgers in 2025

Rodgers accepted a team-friendly contract to join the Steelers earlier in June after his two seasons with the Jets did not go as he or that organization had hoped.

Christian Kirk makes bold prediction about where C.J. Stroud will 'take' 2025 Texans

The Texans' 2024 season was somewhat of a disappointment, considering many viewed the club as a Super Bowl contender last summer. 

Browns reporters expand on update of Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett competition

The competition also features 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel and 2025 fifth-round choice Shedeur Sanders.

Why Steelers aren't worried about Aaron Rodgers learning Arthur Smith's offense

Some analysts and former players criticized Rodgers for waiting until early June to officially join the Steelers, as they felt Rodgers should've spent the offseason program learning the system run by Smith.

Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer discusses relationship with Micah Parsons amid contract talks

The first-year Cowboys head coach touched upon his relationship with Parsons during a recent chat with NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated.

Reporter seems to refute claim about Browns' alleged Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco plans

It seems in the closing days of spring that the Browns could carry four active quarterbacks on their Week 1 roster.

Insider gets real about Titans' alleged QB competition between Cam Ward, Will Levis

Individuals within the Titans, such as GM Mike Borgonzi and HC Brian Callahan, have tried their best to convince outsiders they're holding a legitimate competition for the team's starting QB job.