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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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Can the Vikings Tap Into “Fourth-Quarter McCarthy” When He Returns?
By Tom Schreier - Oct 14, 2025
Until J.J. McCarthy takes another snap, our last image of him will be walking off the U.S. Bank Stadium field, crestfallen. The Atlanta Falcons had beaten the […]
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Starting McCarthy Again Is Mostly A Procedural Question
By Tom Schreier - Oct 13, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings knew J.J. McCarthy came with a lot of unknowns when they selected him 10th-overall in 2024. He was 21, and ready-made quarterbacks like Jayden […]
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Is Minnesota’s Post-Bye “Gauntlet” Really A Gauntlet?
By Tom Schreier - Oct 10, 2025
Kevin O’Connell wanted to highlight something after the Minnesota Vikings escaped Soldier Field with a 27-24 win to start the season. “I’m proud of days like this,” […]
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Carson Wentz Has Become the Floor Not the Ceiling
By Tom Schreier - Oct 9, 2025
When we look back at the 2025 season, we’ll probably forget that the Minnesota Vikings had Sam Howell in camp. Amidst a seismic quarterback shuffle, the Vikings […]
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Will Reichard Is Pulling Off A High Wire Act
By Tom Schreier - Oct 8, 2025
Will Reichard always shows up early on gameday to scout the field. “Normally, I go out to the field and just kind of walk some lines,” he […]
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Dallas Turner Is Playing Fast and Breaking Things
By Tom Schreier - Oct 7, 2025
Dallas Turner continues to hear the same things from his coaches and teammates. They want him to move fast and break things. “Just playing with no hesitation […]
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The Vikings Return From Their Journey Abroad Beaten But Unshaken
By Tom Schreier - Oct 6, 2025
In Dublin, Kevin O’Connell said the Minnesota Vikings’ trip overseas would bring the team together. They sent 37,000 lbs. of gear, over 7,000 meals, and 195 people […]
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The Vikings Escaped the Clutches Of Oblivion In London
By Tom Schreier - Oct 5, 2025
Cam Akers’ first NFL pass was a 32-yard touchdown toss to Josh Oliver in London. Cam Akers takes the direct snap and… THROWS A TD 🇬🇧 @NFLUKIRE […]
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The Vikings Are Missing A Few Nodes On Defense
By Tom Schreier - Oct 2, 2025
Brian Flores says that his kids miss Harrison Smith. Smith, 36, played 94% of the Minnesota Vikings’ snaps last season, and a career-high 1,113 two years ago. […]
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Short Passes Can Take the Vikings A Long Way
By Tom Schreier - Oct 2, 2025
Aaron Rodgers got the ball out in 2.17 seconds on average against the Minnesota Vikings. Mike Tomlin and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith often let him […]
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Jalen Nailor Injured His Hand and Hasn’t Dropped A Ball Since
By Tom Schreier - Oct 2, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings’ 23-13 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 11 last year might have been their least-memorable game from last season. The Los Angeles Rams […]
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The Vikings Can’t Let A Poor Result In Ireland Sour Them On World Domination
By Tom Schreier - Sep 30, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings landed in Ireland early on Friday morning. They had an afternoon practice at Sport Ireland, half an hour outside Dublin. They were 3,700 miles […]