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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 Vikings Overhaul Looks Really Bad Right Now
By Chris Schad - Sep 21, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings entered Sunday afternoon hoping to ease the concerns that surfaced from a Week 1 beating from the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings left Sunday […]
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Unleash Justin Jefferson Against the Colts!
By Chris Schad - Sep 17, 2020
There are many disappointments that took place during the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers. With an inexperienced secondary, a non-existent defensive line […]
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The Vikings Must Embrace Their Offense to Have a Chance in 2020
By Chris Schad - Sep 14, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings were embarrassed in their season opener with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon. Although the final score looks like the Vikings put up […]
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Why the Vikings Were Right to Extend Dalvin Cook
By Chris Schad - Sep 12, 2020
After months of negotiations, the Minnesota Vikings and Dalvin Cook finally agreed on a brand-new, five-year contract extension that will pay him $63 million. The eleventh-hour deal […]
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How Danielle Hunter’s Absence Affects the Green Bay Game
By Chris Schad - Sep 10, 2020
The optimism surrounding the Minnesota Vikings took a big hit on Wednesday when the team announced that Danielle Hunter was placed on injured reserve. Hunter’s injury is […]
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The Packers’ Running Game is the Vikings’ Biggest Concern in Week 1
By Chris Schad - Sep 8, 2020
When the opening week matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers was announced, the biggest concern was how the Vikings’ cornerbacks would fare against Aaron […]
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How NCAA Football 14 Satisfied My College Football Craving and Built the Next Generation of Vikings Prospects
By Chris Schad - Sep 3, 2020
In a normal year, the days leading up to Labor Day weekend would be an exciting time for football fans. Although the NFL would be going through […]
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Why Cutting Riley Reiff is a Massive Mistake for the Minnesota Vikings
By Chris Schad - Sep 1, 2020
On Sunday morning, the Minnesota Vikings dropped a bombshell with the addition of defensive end Yannick Ngakoue. Adding the 25-year-old speed rusher was a perfect fit for […]
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The Minnesota Vikings Preseason Would Have Been Compelling
By Chris Schad - Aug 27, 2020
When the NFL announced that there would be no preseason games in advance of the 2020 season, some met it with a sigh of relief. With appearances […]
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The Minnesota Vikings Cornerback Situation is Better Than You Think It Is
By Chris Schad - Aug 25, 2020
One of the biggest concerns for the Minnesota Vikings going into camp was their ability to replace three starting cornerbacks. Even after adding three players in the […]
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Why Stalled Contract Talks with Dalvin Cook Might be Good News for the Minnesota Vikings
By Chris Schad - Aug 20, 2020
In a year as unpredictable as 2020, one of the events that Minnesota Vikings fans probably put their money on was Dalvin Cook signing a new extension. […]
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Why the Minnesota Vikings Will Go as Far as Adam Thielen Will Take Them in 2020
By Chris Schad - Aug 18, 2020
An offseason of change has left plenty of questions as the Minnesota Vikings prepare for the 2020 season. While the depth charts at cornerback and offensive line […]