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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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Predicting The Next 7 Months of the Vikings Offseason
By Chris Schad - Jan 1, 2021
With the Minnesota Vikings wrapping up the 2020 season on Sunday, we can get to everyone’s favorite part of the football calendar, the offseason. Much like last […]
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Who Will Benefit Most From Pierce and Hunter’s Return?
By Chris Schad - Dec 29, 2020
As the Minnesota Vikings fade into the offseason, there has been a lot of discussion about their defensive line. Allowing 264 rushing yards to the New Orleans […]
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The 2020 Vikings’ 12 Days of Christmas
By Chris Schad - Dec 24, 2020
Everyone has their favorite Christmas carol, but for me, it has to be the 12 Days of Christmas. No, this isn’t because Rowdy Roddy Piper had one […]
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This Town Isn’t Big Enough for Kirk Cousins and Mike Zimmer
By Chris Schad - Dec 23, 2020
It was high noon at U.S. Bank Stadium. Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer stood across from Kirk Cousins at the 50-yard line as the two were […]
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Stefon Diggs Was Right About the Vikings Offense
By Chris Schad - Dec 18, 2020
When the Minnesota Vikings traded Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills, it appears that both teams got what they wanted. Diggs has become a top target for […]
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Why the Bucs Game Felt Like the Niners Playoff Loss
By Chris Schad - Dec 16, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings had a legitimate opportunity on Sunday to validate themselves as one of the elite contenders in the NFC. With a big matchup against the […]
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Tampa is a Terrible Matchup for Minnesota and That’s a Good Thing
By Chris Schad - Dec 11, 2020
After a 1-5 start, the Minnesota Vikings have clawed their way back to a .500 record. While their in-season turnaround has been surprising, the Vikings haven’t shown […]
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Anquan Boldin is a Better Comp for Justin Jefferson Than Randy Moss
By Chris Schad - Dec 10, 2020
In a year filled with uncertainty, Justin Jefferson has become a constant for the Minnesota Vikings. On Sunday, Jefferson became the fifth player in NFL history to […]
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What If Kirk Cousins is On Track To Be a Late-Career Rich Gannon?
By Chris Schad - Dec 4, 2020
Ever since his arrival, fans have wondered what the Minnesota Vikings see in Kirk Cousins. At his best, Cousins can have spurts where he plays like an […]
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The Vikings Are a 1990s Team Trapped in 2020
By Chris Schad - Dec 2, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings offense is flush with weapons. They have a current Pro Bowler, and most likely a future Pro Bowler in their wide receiver tandem. Adam […]
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What a Monster Game from Justin Jefferson vs. the Panthers Would Mean
By Chris Schad - Nov 28, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings received some bad news earlier this week when Adam Thielen wound up on the COVID-19/Reserve list. With Thielen unlikely to play, it’s a good […]
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The Vikings Should Pay Attention to the Panthers’ Rebuild
By Chris Schad - Nov 28, 2020
One year ago, the Carolina Panthers found themselves on the verge of a rebuild. After a season-ending injury to Cam Newton, the Panthers floundered to a 5-11 […]