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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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The 2020 Season Forever Changed Derek Falvey’s Tenure with the Twins
By Chris Schad - Feb 2, 2026
The Minnesota Twins and President of Baseball and Business Operations Derek Falvey “mutually parted ways” on Friday, and the decision has drawn a mixed reaction. On the […]
Vikings
Does Kwesi’s Firing Mean the Vikings Are Going All-In On Kevin O’Connell?
By Chris Schad - Jan 31, 2026
When the Minnesota Vikings brought in Kevin O’Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in 2022, it felt like a package deal. The Vikings hired the two main figures of […]
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Minnesota’s Fire Sale Haul May Be the Biggest Loser of Derek Falvey’s Departure
By Chris Schad - Jan 31, 2026
The Minnesota Twins and President of Baseball and Business Operations Derek Falvey decided to “mutually part ways” on Friday. The move has been something some fans have […]
Vikings
The Vikings May Already Be In a “Burrow Or Bust” Situation This Offseason
By Chris Schad - Jan 28, 2026
After a 2025 season that was derailed by quarterback play, the Minnesota Vikings are looking to fix the problem this offseason. Neither Kevin O’Connell nor Kwesi Adofo-Mensah […]
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Sam Darnold Wouldn’t Have Saved the Vikings in 2025
By Chris Schad - Jan 27, 2026
Somewhere in California, about a week ago, former NBA legend Paul Pierce was having a night. Like many Americans, Pierce was watching the Seattle Seahawks destroy the […]
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Jordan Addison Just Accelerated His Vikings Timeline
By Chris Schad - Jan 25, 2026
Early Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Vikings could breathe a sigh of relief. It wasn’t because they extended defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who could still leave if he […]
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Can Kevin O’Connell and the Vikings Find Their Tom Brady This Offseason?
By Chris Schad - Jan 21, 2026
In a few weeks, Kevin O’Connell will head to the Sean McVay coaching tree reunion. Depending on what happens in the next few weeks, McVay and his […]
Twins
Is Tom Pohlad’s Plan To Save the Twins A Matter Of Timing?
By Chris Schad - Jan 19, 2026
Major League Baseball took another gut punch over the weekend when outfielder Kyle Tucker agreed to a four-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The […]
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Has the Vikings’ Brain Trust Gone Back to Square One?
By Chris Schad - Jan 17, 2026
Just over a week after the 2025 season ended, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah held their end-of-year press conferences. The combined […]
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Kirk Cousins Is Not the Comfort the Vikings Are Looking For
By Chris Schad - Jan 13, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 season may have ended a week ago, but the autopsy began well before that. A team with Super Bowl aspirations came hilariously short […]
Twins
The Twins Need Royce Lewis More Than Ever In 2026
By Chris Schad - Jan 12, 2026
In just over a month, the Minnesota Twins will report to Spring Training. With Christmas in the rear view mirror and the cold of January setting in, […]
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Can Kevin O’Connell Get His ‘QB Whisperer’ Reputation Back?
By Chris Schad - Jan 8, 2026
At this time last year, Kevin O’Connell was on top of the football world. No, he didn’t win a Super Bowl — he coaches the Minnesota Vikings […]