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Chris Schad
Schad covers the Minnesota Vikings for Zone Coverage. He also writes for Bring Me The News and The Viking Age and hosts The Homer Horn Podcast.
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Did Wes Johnson Leave For LSU Because Of Pay Or the Lifestyle?
By Chris Schad - Jun 28, 2022
The Minnesota Twins were supposed to have a jubilant plane ride to Northeast Ohio. They had just won the final two games of their homestand and expanded […]
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What Happened the Last Time Cousins Was In A Pass-First Offense?
By Chris Schad - Jun 27, 2022
The Minnesota Vikings hired Kevin O’Connell to modernize their offense. The Vikings were a 21st-century football team trapped in the 1990s under Mike Zimmer. After learning under […]
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Brock Lesnar’s Tryout Was The Perfect Prelude For the 2004 Vikings
By Chris Schad - Jun 25, 2022
In the summer of 2004, the Minnesota Vikings were about to embark on a unique season. From Daunte Culpepper‘s MVP campaign to Randy Moss‘ moon at Lambeau […]
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What If Cleveland Is the Real Threat In the AL Central?
By Chris Schad - Jun 21, 2022
The Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians took two different paths this offseason. Coming off a last-place finish, the Twins dealt their way through the winter. After trading […]
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The Vikings’ Secondary Will Face A Gauntlet In 2022
By Chris Schad - Jun 20, 2022
When the Minnesota Vikings were at the height of their powers under Mike Zimmer, their secondary was one of their greatest strengths. Xavier Rhodes was one of […]
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What Do the Twins Need To Fix To Become A Legitimate Contender?
By Chris Schad - Jun 17, 2022
Like many teams, the Minnesota Twins are debating what they will do at the trade deadline. Because they lead the AL Central, the Twins are in a […]
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Can the Vikings Afford An Irv Smith Breakout?
By Chris Schad - Jun 17, 2022
Many Minnesota Vikings players have something to prove in 2022, but tight end Irv Smith Jr. is near the top of the list. After being selected in […]
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What Does Alex Kirilloff Need To Do To Get Called Up?
By Chris Schad - Jun 14, 2022
Alex Kirilloff was supposed to be a key part of the Minnesota Twins’ future. The 15th overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft tore through the minors, […]
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Yes, the Minnesota Vikings Could Win 16 Games Next Season
By Chris Schad - Jun 13, 2022
We have reached the part of the NFL calendar where anything is possible. With roughly six weeks until training camp, fans are desperate for any news about […]
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Are the Vikings Putting Too Much Pressure On Kevin O’Connell?
By Chris Schad - Jun 10, 2022
When the Minnesota Vikings gathered in Eagan for their minicamp this week, it looked like more of the same. Kirk Cousins was still under center. Justin Jefferson […]
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Will Max Kepler Become Expendable By the Trade Deadline?
By Chris Schad - Jun 7, 2022
Max Kepler has become a leader for the Minnesota Twins. The eight-year veteran was one of several players who broke out with the Bomba Squad in 2019. […]
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Which Former Vikings Should Be Locked Inside Hell In A Cell?
By Chris Schad - Jun 6, 2022
In a sport that emphasizes physical dominance more than any other, football was made on rivalries. It’s why the NFC Central was known as the Black and […]