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Tom Schreier
Tom Schreier is the founder and proprietor of Zone Coverage. He created Zone Coverage with the goal of mixing new age media with old-school journalism. His goal was to create an economically sustainable platform for sports content for Minnesota fans. Before Zone Coverage, Tom wrote for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports before joining 105 The Ticket in 2014.
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Vikings
Is the Vikings’ Offensive Arsenal Sustainable?
By Tom Schreier - Jun 18, 2026
When Kyler Murray got a look at the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive weapons for the first time in late May, he came away impressed. “I don’t know how […]
Timberwolves
The KAT Is Out Of the Bag For the Wolves
By Tom Schreier - Jun 16, 2026
It will probably be difficult for Minnesota Timberwolves fans to look back at Karl-Anthony Towns watching a Wolves preseason game after they traded him. Or recall that […]
Vikings
The Vikings’ QB Conundrum Is About the Ceiling Not the Floor
By Tom Schreier - Jun 15, 2026
Sam Darnold’s Super Bowl win will hover over the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, and long into the season. It’s only natural. […]
Vikings
The Kyler Murray Situation Highlights A Sam Darnold Mistake
By Tom Schreier - Jun 11, 2026
The biggest tell that the Minnesota Vikings are holding a true quarterback competition is that Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy continue to split practice reps with the […]
Vikings
The Vikings’ Defense Sets A Floor For A Team With An Unknown Ceiling
By Tom Schreier - Jun 10, 2026
After the Minnesota Vikings’ first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, Brian Flores said this time of year is naturally more about chemistry and camaraderie than physicality. […]
Vikings
There’s Only One Reason For the Vikings To Trade J.J. McCarthy
By Tom Schreier - Jun 8, 2026
We’re in silly season for the NFL, where a passing remark by a reporter about J.J. McCarthy becomes news. A few days after Jason La Canfora reported […]
Twins
Is Ryan Kreidler the Next Twins Cult Hero?
By Tom Schreier - Jun 4, 2026
Before the Minnesota Twins claimed Ryan Kreidler off waivers in October, he had previously played in Minnesota with the Mankato MoonDogs in 2017. Ryan Kreidler is from […]
Vikings
The Vikings Are About To See If GM Is An Interchangeable Cog
By Tom Schreier - Jun 4, 2026
Mark Wilf clarified a few things after the Minnesota Vikings hired former Seattle Seahawks assistant general manager Nolan Teasley. Teasley has control over the 53-man roster, and […]
Vikings
Would Kyler Murray Have Been Nolan Teasley’s QB Choice?
By Tom Schreier - Jun 3, 2026
Nolan Teasley has to be pretty familiar with Kyler Murray. The Minnesota Vikings’ new general manager spent his first 13 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. Meanwhile, Murray […]
Vikings
The Vikings Hired the Right GM For Their Current Moment
By Tom Schreier - May 30, 2026
There had to be a funny moment in former Seattle Seahawks GM Nolan Teasley’s interview with the Minnesota Vikings when they asked him about roster building. Teasley […]
Vikings
Anthony Richardson Would Round Out the Vikings’ QB Room
By Tom Schreier - May 28, 2026
J.J. McCarthy insisted that Kyler Murray’s presence at Wednesday’s organized team activities hasn’t created awkwardness. Instead, they were like students in the classroom, absorbing Kevin O’Connell’s teachings […]
Vikings
The Vikings Should Probably Use A President-GM Model
By Tom Schreier - May 23, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings embraced a unique mentality and structure when they hired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in January 2022. Adofo-Mensah had worked in the NFL since 2013. However, he […]