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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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Would New Ownership Make a Difference on the Twins’ Deadline Plans?
By Chris Schad - Jul 15, 2025
The roller coaster that is the 2025 Minnesota Twins continues to twist and turn heading into the All-Star break. The Twins started 7-15, had a 13-game winning […]
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What Does the Garrett Wilson Deal Mean For Jordan Addison’s Future In Minnesota?
By Chris Schad - Jul 15, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings have experienced considerable success during the Kevin O’Connell era, and one of the primary reasons has been the arrival of Jordan Addison. Justin Jefferson […]
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The Bears Continue to Save the Vikings From Themselves
By Chris Schad - Jul 12, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings were ready to rebuild in 2022, and they had their guy. The Vikings had just spun their wheels since Kirk Cousins signed his second contract in […]
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Kirk Cousins and the Falcons Outsmarted Themselves (And Did the Vikings A Favor)
By Chris Schad - Jul 9, 2025
Netflix released the second season of the docuseries Quarterback on Tuesday, and just like the first time they featured him, former Minnesota Vikings signal-caller Kirk Cousins became […]
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Can Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ Still Affect the Vikings Even Though They’re Not In It?
By Chris Schad - Jul 8, 2025
If the NFL calendar were a trek through the desert, Minnesota Vikings fans would be baking in the sun. The middle of July represents a dead period […]
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Would the Vikings Have Won the Super Bowl If They Drafted Jevon Kearse?
By Chris Schad - Jul 5, 2025
Shortly after the Minnesota Vikings finished the 1998 season, it felt like they were at the beginning of a championship window. Gary Anderson’s missed field goal in […]
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The Vikings Are Watching Someone Else Rot in the NFL’s Purgatory
By Chris Schad - Jul 1, 2025
There are two places where every NFL fan wants to be this time of year. On one side, you have an eager group of fans who believe […]
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There Has To Be A Way To Retire (Or At Least Honor) Randy Moss’ Jersey
By Chris Schad - Jun 28, 2025
Certain jersey numbers hold a value in the history of the Minnesota Vikings. Like most franchises, they’ve retired those numbers so that no other player can wear […]
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Can Aaron Sabato Slug His Way Back Into Minnesota’s Plans?
By Chris Schad - Jun 27, 2025
As the Minnesota Twins navigate a complex payroll and ownership situation, the best course of action is to identify and develop young talent. Young players are cheap […]
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Someone Needs To Step Up and Save the Twins
By Chris Schad - Jun 25, 2025
The Minnesota Twins are stuck. After a dismal stretch to begin the season, they rattled off 13 straight wins in early May. When the streak ended, the […]
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Dennis Green and Randall Cunningham Triggered a Butterfly Effect for the Vikings
By Chris Schad - Jun 24, 2025
Several moments in a franchise’s history can change its trajectory. Unfortunately for the Minnesota Vikings, most of them have been negative. Gary Anderson’s missed field goal in […]
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Will the Vikings Regret Passing On Jaire Alexander?
By Chris Schad - Jun 21, 2025
When fans look at the Minnesota Vikings’ depth chart, they’ll first seek out the weaknesses. Despite a 14-3 season a year ago, Minnesota’s season ended with a […]