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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 2001 Vikings Were A Giant ‘What If?’
By Chris Schad - Jul 25, 2021
There were high expectations when the Minnesota Vikings kicked off training camp in 2001. They had just been to the NFC Championship in two of the past […]
Twins
Minnesota’s Deal With the (Devil) Rays Might Just Pay Off
By Chris Schad - Jul 23, 2021
One of the most imminent moves of the trade deadline happened on Thursday when the Minnesota Twins traded Nelson Cruz to the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s a […]
Twins
Brent Rooker Looks Like Minnesota’s Next DH
By Chris Schad - Jul 22, 2021
The Minnesota Twins could be on the verge of a makeover at the MLB trade deadline. While some deals are less likely than others, there’s a good […]
Vikings
Minnesota Would Probably Benefit From an NHL-Style Expansion Draft Right Now
By Chris Schad - Jul 21, 2021
The National Hockey League will host an expansion draft on Wednesday night as they welcome the Seattle Kraken. With teams able to protect 11 players, the weeks […]
Vikings
Is Anthony Barr Too Optimistic About the Vikings?
By Chris Schad - Jul 19, 2021
Earlier this week, Anthony Barr expressed the kind of optimism that all of us should have in our lives. During an interview with Fox 9’s Jim Rich, […]
Twins
Is Byron Buxton Worth $70 Million To the Twins?
By Chris Schad - Jul 19, 2021
On Saturday evening, the Minnesota Twins were locked in a battle with the Detroit Tigers, trying to extend the game with Taylor Rogers on the mound when […]
Twins
What Can the Twins Learn From Their Mishaps at the 2018 Deadline?
By Chris Schad - Jul 16, 2021
The next several weeks will be important for the Minnesota Twins as they try to retool ahead of the trade deadline. Sitting 15 games out of first […]
Vikings
How Did the 1998 Vikings Stack Up to The Greatest Show On Turf?
By Chris Schad - Jul 15, 2021
In the late ‘90s, football fans were treated to two of the greatest offenses in NFL history. The 1998 Minnesota Vikings and the 1999 St. Louis Rams […]
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What Would the Twins Look Like If They Had Signed Shohei Ohtani?
By Chris Schad - Jul 12, 2021
The MLB All-Star Game is taking place on Tuesday, and the biggest attraction will be Shohei Ohtani. The pitcher-outfielder has become a superstar for the Los Angeles […]
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Why Patrick Peterson Is the Most Important Player On the Vikings’ Defense
By Chris Schad - Jul 12, 2021
The Minnesota Vikings have done everything they can to make sure they have a good defense this season. With $45 million worth of free agents, they are […]
Vikings
N’Keal Harry Is Not Worth the Risk For the Vikings
By Chris Schad - Jul 9, 2021
Keelan Cole, Sammy Watkins, and Emmanuel Sanders were viable options if the Minnesota Vikings wanted to fill their WR3 position using free agency. But another possibility opened […]
Twins
What’s Next For Royce Lewis?
By Chris Schad - Jul 8, 2021
When Derek Falvey and Thad Levine took over for Terry Ryan four years ago, it created a new era for Minnesota Twins baseball. Under Ryan, the Twins […]