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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
Will Kevin O’Connell Avoid the Zimmer Trap?
By Tom Schreier - Jan 20, 2023
It’s interesting to look back at how Norv Turner’s decision to resign in the middle of the 2016 season was reported at the time. Mike Zimmer had […]
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards Is the Truth That Will Set the Timberwolves Free
By Tom Schreier - Jan 18, 2023
Justin Jefferson has seen Anthony Edwards play in person, and Edwards has often been at his best when Jefferson is sitting courtside. Last year, the Minnesota Vikings’ […]
Twins
The Twins Are Still Two Steps Away From Contending
By Tom Schreier - Jan 16, 2023
On Dec. 5, 2018, the St. Louis Cardinals traded three prospects and a pick for Paul Goldschmidt, a six-time All-Star first baseman with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Goldschmidt […]
Vikings
The Vikings Are Who We Thought They Were
By Tom Schreier - Jan 16, 2023
VegasInsider had the Minnesota Vikings as three-point favorites in their playoff game against the New York Giants. Still, it felt like nobody outside of the Upper Midwest […]
Vikings
Duke Shelley Embodies Minnesota’s Relentless Spirit
By Tom Schreier - Jan 13, 2023
Patrick Peterson may have become clairvoyant as he enters his 30s. The veteran cornerback, who the Arizona Cardinals dismissed as washed up, has become a veteran leader […]
Vikings
Vikings-Bears Was A Magnificent, Beautiful Mess
By Tom Schreier - Jan 9, 2023
It’ll be lost to history, blown away in the crisp January wind, but the Minnesota Vikings almost pulled off a slapdash stunt at the end of the […]
Vikings
The Soldier Field Turf May Be More Of A Threat Than the Bears On Sunday
By Tom Schreier - Jan 6, 2023
On Dec. 20 of last year, the Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears, 17-9, in a Monday Night Football game that would turn any newcomer away from […]
Timberwolves
The Wolves Have Stumbled Upon Their River Styx
By Tom Schreier - Jan 4, 2023
In Greek mythology, Styx is the river that separates Earth and the underworld. The river contains mythical powers that can make people who bathe in it invulnerable. […]
Vikings
Green Bay Hit the Vikings With A Dose Of Reality
By Tom Schreier - Jan 2, 2023
As the Green Bay Packers fans emptied out of Lambeau Field into the cold Wisconsin night, their “Go Pack Go” chants bounced violently off the concourse walls. […]
Vikings
T.J. Hockenson Is Just Getting Started
By Tom Schreier - Dec 30, 2022
Before Kwesi Adofo-Mensah traded for T.J. Hockenson, he sought Kevin O’Connell’s input on the position. Tight end often goes overlooked among the skill positions. They don’t command […]
Vikings
The Vikings Have Normalized the Christmas Miracle
By Tom Schreier - Dec 25, 2022
Last year, Justin Jefferson finished 17 yards shy of Randy Moss’ single-season franchise record, and it became the focal point of the Minnesota Vikings’ final game. Mike […]
Vikings
Minnesota’s Greatest Threat Is Hiding In Plain Sight
By Tom Schreier - Dec 23, 2022
In Week 9, old friend Taylor Heinicke dropped back on a second-and-seven play-action pass from midfield. The former Minnesota Vikings practice squad quarterback avoided pressure and threw […]