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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November 14, 2024 | Chicago Bears

Bears' Caleb Williams reacts to report about teammates wanting him benched

A report from earlier this week claimed that "a few" veteran Chicago Bears players wanted rookie quarterback Caleb Williams benched in favor of backup Tyson Bagent following the firing of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron.

November 13, 2024 | New York Jets

Insider addresses if Jets could cut Aaron Rodgers if he doesn't retire

Rodgers has endured multiple physical setbacks this fall and has played and sounded like a shell of his former great self.

November 13, 2024 | Indianapolis Colts

Why Colts' Anthony Richardson is 'low-key glad' he was benched

Richardson is returning to the starting lineup on Sunday and addressed his benching with reporters.

November 13, 2024 | New England Patriots

Analyst breaks down how Patriots' Drake Maye has improved since spring

Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Dan Orlovsky discussed how Drake Maye has improved since the start of springtime workouts.

November 13, 2024 | Indianapolis Colts

Colts HC Shane Steichen explains going back to Anthony Richardson as starter

Shane Steichen explained why Anthony Richardson is getting the nod with the Colts at 4-6 and still in the playoff hunt.

November 13, 2024 | New York Yankees

Yankees announcer rips Juan Soto for 'unseemly' free-agency journey

At least one person associated with the Yankees isn't thrilled with the way Juan Soto is going about his free agency.

November 13, 2024 | New York Jets

Former Jets QB blasts Sauce Gardner over latest social media activity

Former Jets quarterback and one-time Most Valuable Player Boomer Esiason offered guidance to Sauce Gardner amid the 24-year-old's rough stretch of play.

November 13, 2024 | Chicago Bears

Insiders expand on struggles of Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams

Things have gone off the rails for the Bears, with Williams and the offense struggling badly.

November 13, 2024 | Dallas Cowboys

Insiders address if Cowboys could trade Micah Parsons after lost season

Parsons is currently set to play next season on the fifth-year option attached to his rookie contract.

November 13, 2024 | Detroit Lions

Is Lions' Dan Campbell worried about Jared Goff after five-interception game?

Is Campbell worried about his quarterback after Goff tossed five interceptions against the Texans?

November 13, 2024 | Miami Dolphins

Dolphins' Mike McDaniel opens up about Tua Tagovailoa taking blow to head as tackler

Considering Tagovailoa's well-known history of concussions, it's no surprise McDaniel was asked if he's spoken with his QB1 about leaving such defensive plays for teammates.

November 13, 2024 | NFL

Jets' Aaron Rodgers discusses controversy involving Cowboys' Mike McCarthy, Micah Parsons

During a Tuesday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," Aaron Rodgers supported his former head coach.

November 13, 2024 | NFL

Ravens' Diontae Johnson addresses facing Steelers after trade

Johnson discussed returning to Pittsburgh as an opponent.

November 12, 2024 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys' Jerry Jones addresses potential Micah Parsons, Mike McCarthy controversy

Parsons generated headlines when he said following the club's home loss to the rival Philadelphia Eagles that he felt worse for veteran players such as guard Zack Martin than for McCarthy.

November 12, 2024 | Chicago Bears

Rival executives, coaches break down struggles of Bears' Caleb Williams

Rival executives and coaches spoke with The Athletic's Jeff Howe about what has gone wrong regarding Caleb Williams' lack of growth as Chicago went from 4-2 to 4-5.