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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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Placing the Odds on the Minnesota Vikings’ Starting 3-Tech
By Chris Schad - May 22, 2020
While many believe the Vikings’ defense’s biggest weakness was in the secondary last season, another reason for its downfall was the lack of a presence in the […]
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Can Quartney Davis be the Minnesota Vikings’ Next Undrafted Gem at Wide Receiver?
By Chris Schad - May 20, 2020
During the early part of the 2010s, the Minnesota Vikings were fixated on finding a weapon at wide receiver for their rebuilding offense. As Christian Ponder and […]
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How the Minnesota Vikings’ Uniform History Should Influence a Potential Redesign
By Chris Schad - May 15, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings have worn their current uniforms since 2013, and despite having a solid, yet modern look, there are still some people who feel like they […]
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How Does Justin Jefferson Compare to Michael Thomas?
By Chris Schad - May 13, 2020
When Justin Jefferson fell to the Minnesota Vikings in last month’s NFL Draft, Mike Zimmer and his coaching staff were doing cartwheels after bringing the LSU product […]
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Why the Vikings Trip to Tampa Bay is the Most Interesting Game in 2020
By Chris Schad - May 7, 2020
Like children on Christmas morning, fans everywhere are taking their time dissecting the Minnesota Vikings’ 2020 schedule, presuming there may be some sense of normalcy by the […]
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Which Vikings Cornerback Will Play the Slot in 2020?
By Chris Schad - May 5, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings have seen their stable of cornerbacks fall apart and be put back together within the course of this past offseason. While losing three veterans […]
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Why the Minnesota Vikings Should Have Traded Up for CeeDee Lamb
By Chris Schad - Apr 30, 2020
The dust has settled from the 2020 NFL Draft, and by most accounts, draft gurus across the internet have applauded what the Minnesota Vikings were able to […]
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Where Does Rick Spielman Have the Most Success With His Late Round Gambles?
By Chris Schad - Apr 29, 2020
Anyone following the later rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft had a feeling of deja vu when it came to the Minnesota Vikings. Although they would leave […]
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The 2020 NFL Draft Chronicles
By Chris Schad - Apr 24, 2020
Most of the time when writing for Zone Coverage, I like to act like a professional writer. Once I’m off the keyboard, I’ll admit that I’m just […]
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How Accurate are the Vikings’ Post-Draft Grades?
By Chris Schad - Apr 22, 2020
As the NFL Draft is set to take up the entire sports calendar this weekend, there will be plenty of instant analysis surrounding every decision the Minnesota […]
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How Can Dalvin Cook Justify a New Contract?
By Chris Schad - Apr 17, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings have crossed the big items off their to-do list this offseason — or have they? — but there’s still one thing that remains. Although […]
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How Much is Dalvin Cook Going to Cost the Vikings?
By Chris Schad - Apr 15, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings have had a busy offseason, but one position that has maintained stability is running back. With Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison and Mike Boone — […]