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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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Another Twins Fire Sale Could Push Byron Buxton To His Breaking Point
By Chris Schad - Jun 18, 2026
If Byron Buxton had it his way, he’d be with the Minnesota Twins for the rest of his career. As the Twins have torn down their roster […]
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Sam Darnold’s Departure Gives the Vikings A Clear Objective
By Chris Schad - Jun 16, 2026
If you want to trigger a Minnesota Vikings fan right now, suggest they’re not as good as the Green Bay Packers. But if you really want to […]
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Why Is Everyone Obsessed With The Vikings QB Battle?
By Chris Schad - Jun 12, 2026
This is a story about the Minnesota Vikings, but let me start with one of my many high school memories. One of the things I learned quickly […]
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Are the Vikings On the Verge Of Rage-Trading J.J. McCarthy?
By Chris Schad - Jun 9, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy has been one of the biggest discussions of the offseason. However, with OTAs giving way to […]
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Royce Lewis Could Be On Justin Morneau’s Path to Redemption
By Chris Schad - Jun 8, 2026
Royce Lewis has entered a crossroads in his tenure with the Minnesota Twins. The former No. 1 overall pick, who looked like a franchise cornerstone during the 2023 postseason, […]
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Jordan Addison Is the First Test For the Vikings’ New Braintrust
By Chris Schad - Jun 5, 2026
After naming Nolan Teasley their new general manager, the Minnesota Vikings have a new front-office power structure. Teasley will work in conjunction with head coach Kevin O’Connell […]
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The Sam Darnold Effect Is Alive And Well After Vikings’ GM Hire
By Chris Schad - Jun 2, 2026
On a spring night in 2024, the Minnesota Vikings announced they had signed Sam Darnold. The reaction from fans was negative. Darnold was known for “seeing ghosts” […]
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The Best Side Of the Vikings QB Battle Is Not Taking One At All
By Chris Schad - May 29, 2026
Summer just began, but the Minnesota Vikings will report to training camp faster than you can say “mosquito.” As is so often the case, there will be […]
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Kevin O’Connell May Be Entering His Kyle Shanahan Era
By Chris Schad - May 26, 2026
Last week, the NFL and New Era released their collection of hats for training camp. As in most years, the hats feature a subtle white-and-black look. However, […]
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The Vikings Can Find An Advantage During An Obvious GM Search
By Chris Schad - May 22, 2026
Imagine, if you will: Rob Brzezinski walked down the hallways of TCO Performance Center with a nervous energy. The interim general manager of the Minnesota Vikings was […]
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Kyler Murray May Have One Week To Win Over Vikings Fans
By Chris Schad - May 19, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of intriguing pieces going into the 2026 season, but none of them is more of a mystery than Kyler Murray. Murray is […]
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The Vikings’ Mexico Game Is A Big Win For Everybody
By Chris Schad - May 14, 2026
Imagine, if you will: On a chilly afternoon in November, the Minnesota Vikings loaded up a bus in the parking lot of TCO Performance Center. Justin Jefferson […]