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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 Must Avoid Drafting For Brian Flores At No. 18
By Chris Schad - Apr 14, 2026
Over the past couple of weeks, the Minnesota Vikings’ strategy for the 2026 NFL Draft has appeared to be obvious. Most draft analysts have mocked Oregon safety […]
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What Will the Vikings’ Draft Strategy Look Like This Year?
By Chris Schad - Apr 10, 2026
It’s officially one of the most exciting times of the year: The Minnesota Vikings are heading toward the NFL Draft. Normally, that means YouTube videos, hot takes […]
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Picking Up Jordan Addison’s Fifth-Year Is A Win-Now Move
By Chris Schad - Apr 7, 2026
Tough decisions have defined the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason. They made their first controversial move when they fired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and held off their search for a replacement […]
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Why Is Everyone So Certain The Vikings Are Taking Dillon Thieneman?
By Chris Schad - Apr 4, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings’ offseason hasn’t had much suspense. If you’ve been paying attention to the mock drafts ahead of the actual NFL Draft later this month, most […]
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The Vikings May Be Ahead Of the Curve At Cornerback
By Chris Schad - Apr 1, 2026
When it comes to the Minnesota Vikings, Brian Flores has brought it all. Exotic looks, a fierce pass rush, and attacking linebackers are staples of the scheme […]
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The Vikings’ Offseason Approach Is Boring But Correct
By Chris Schad - Mar 27, 2026
It’s been a quiet offseason for the Minnesota Vikings. One year after spending the most cash of any team during the NFL’s free-agency period, the Vikings have […]
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The Twins Are Asking Their Youth To Save Them This Season
By Chris Schad - Mar 25, 2026
The Minnesota Twins have reached Opening Day, and for most baseball fans, that comes with a peak level of optimism. No matter how bad things were the […]
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The Vikings Still Have A Need At Safety If Harrison Smith Returns
By Chris Schad - Mar 24, 2026
This past weekend, Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith made an important announcement. Smith has established himself as one of the greatest players in franchise history, and the […]
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The Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy Decision Is Haunted By Their Past
By Chris Schad - Mar 20, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings made their quarterback room deeper on Thursday morning when they re-signed Carson Wentz. Although we last saw Wentz with his shoulder dangling from his […]
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Could J.J. McCarthy Become the NFL’s Next ‘Phoenix’ QB?
By Chris Schad - Mar 17, 2026
Imagine, if you will: Somewhere in a dark cemetery in rural Minnesota, Kevin O’Connell was shoveling dirt on top of a grave. Muttering something along the lines […]
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Kyler Murray Is The Perfect Hedge For the Vikings
By Chris Schad - Mar 12, 2026
The sounds of spring have taken over the state of Minnesota. The birds are singing, weathermen are promising double-digit snow totals, and Minnesota Vikings fans are arguing […]
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Trading Greenard Would Mean Accepting An Unfortunate Reality
By Chris Schad - Mar 10, 2026
If you’re a Minnesota Vikings fan, the dirtiest word in franchise history is up for debate. But while the dirtiest word may contain seven letters, it’s not […]