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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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Vikings
One Move in 2016 Could Have Saved the Offensive Line
By Chris Schad - Apr 5, 2021
The Minnesota Vikings needed to address their offensive line heading into this offseason. Their guards had become turnstiles and their left tackle hit the open market, so […]
Vikings
Why the Vikings Should Trade for Gardner Minshew
By Chris Schad - Apr 2, 2021
The Minnesota Vikings have made it clear that they are all-in on winning next year. With a free-agency period dominated by defense and a head coach that […]
Twins
This Could Be the Last Run For the Bomba Squad Core
By Chris Schad - Apr 1, 2021
The Minnesota Twins enter the 2021 season in position to contend in the American League with a loaded lineup and a strong pitching staff. Hey, there’s even […]
Vikings
What Zimmer’s Presser Really Tells Us
By Chris Schad - Apr 1, 2021
When Mike Zimmer addressed the media on Wednesday, he made his offseason intentions clear. Admitting he was “down in the dumps” looking at the Minnesota Vikings depth […]
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Cam Dantzler is Most Likely to Emerge as a Shutdown Corner
By Chris Schad - Mar 30, 2021
When Patrick Peterson signed with the Minnesota Vikings, it was reasonable to assume that he was Mike Zimmer’s new shutdown corner. As an eight-time Pro-Bowler and three-time […]
Twins
Is Randy Dobnak A Better Investment Than Jake Odorizzi?
By Chris Schad - Mar 29, 2021
Uncertainty surrounded the final spot in the Minnesota Twins’ pitching rotation entering Spring Training, especially after they opted not to bring in Jake Odorizzi. While Matt Shoemaker […]
Vikings
Mike Zimmer is Looking to Build His Own ‘Williams Wall’
By Chris Schad - Mar 26, 2021
Entering the spring of 2005, the Minnesota Vikings were looking to upgrade their defense. While Kevin Williams established himself as one of the top defensive tackles in […]
Twins
The Twins Alex Kirilloff Decision Wasn’t Strictly a Service Time Play
By Chris Schad - Mar 25, 2021
Alex Kirilloff entered this spring as the frontrunner to be the Opening Day left fielder for the Minnesota Twins. He was projected as the 19th-ranked prospect on […]
Vikings
The Vikings Are Repeating the Same Mistakes They Made Last Offseason
By Chris Schad - Mar 22, 2021
There was plenty of excitement when the Minnesota Vikings signed Patrick Peterson. By adding a three-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowler to a defense that ranked 27th […]
Twins
Was the Lack of Offense A Fluke For the Bomba Squad Last Year?
By Chris Schad - Mar 22, 2021
In 2019, when the Minnesota Twins broke a single-season record with 307 home runs, they became the “Bomba Squad.” Last year they trotted out an Opening Day […]
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Can the Vikings Take Advantage of the Packers’ Draft Flubs?
By Chris Schad - Mar 19, 2021
The Minnesota Vikings are in the middle of a reboot. With a defense that ranked 29th in points allowed last season and an offensive line that ranked […]
Twins
Can Kenta Maeda Sustain His 2020 Success?
By Chris Schad - Mar 18, 2021
Over four seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kenta Maeda developed into a strong starter but wasn’t at the top of their rotation. Still, the Minnesota Twins […]