Vikings
How Minnesota Football Saved the NFL In the 1920s
By Tom Schreier - Jul 23, 2022
One of our best writers here at Zone Coverage has been working hard on a multi-part documentary on the history of the Minnesota Vikings. Luke Braun will […]
Twins
Can the Twins Turn Their Surplus Of Bats Into Pitching Depth?
By Tom Schreier - Jul 22, 2022
Sean Johnson was pleasantly surprised that Brooks Lee was available at pick 8. The Minnesota Twins’ president of amateur scouting also didn’t expect Kumar Rocker and Cade […]
Twins
Royce Lewis Is Indefatigable
By Tom Schreier - Jul 19, 2022
The Minnesota Twins’ Royce Lewis in center field experiment famously lasted only three innings. Kansas City Royals third baseman Emmanuel Rivera put a charge into a Sonny […]
Timberwolves
The National Media Is Missing the Point On Jaden McDaniels
By Tom Schreier - Jul 12, 2022
Jaden McDaniels is an intriguing figure on the Minnesota Timberwolves roster. At the University of Washington, the reticent, soft-spoken wing racked up technical fouls at an astounding […]
Twins
Minnesota’s Goal For the 2nd Half? Convince Everyone They Can Win In the Playoffs
By Tom Schreier - Jul 12, 2022
Next week should be an exciting time for Minnesota Twins fans. The Milwaukee Brewers will cross the border for two games on Tuesday and Wednesday. Then the […]
Vikings
Justin Jefferson’s Attention To Detail Has Allowed Him To Dominate the NFL
By Tom Schreier - Jul 10, 2022
It’s hard to look back at Justin Jefferson‘s second season and not think of the Los Angeles Chargers game. The Minnesota Vikings were coming off a loss […]
Twins
Maki and Suggs Know Wes Johnson’s Tricks. But Do They Know His Trade?
By Tom Schreier - Jul 8, 2022
Wes Johnson always had a plan. He never left the dugout without knowing how to get out of the jam. Whatever Johnson lacked in stature, he made […]
Timberwolves
The Wolves Can’t Fall Into the Prokhorov Trap
By Tom Schreier - Jul 5, 2022
Brain Windhorst was on one during his July 1 First Take appearance. “I’m gonna tell you something that happened yesterday, and league executives are wondering what the […]
Vikings
Could Detroit Eventually Pose A Legitimate Threat To the Vikings?
By Tom Schreier - Jul 3, 2022
Dan Campbell was emotional after Greg Joseph hit a last-second field goal to beat the Detroit Lions, making them 0-5 to start the season. “When you see […]
Twins
What If Tyler Duffey Can Turn It Around?
By Tom Schreier - Jun 30, 2022
Tyler Duffey is a remnant of a flawed Minnesota Twins draft philosophy. Before Derek Falvey and Thad Levine took over, the previous regime drafted star college relievers […]
Twins
What Should the Twins Do If Things Start To Unspool In Cleveland?
By Tom Schreier - Jun 27, 2022
The Minnesota Twins had a 5-1 lead over the Cleveland Guardians entering the fifth inning on Wednesday. Minnesota had lost the first game against the Guardians, 6-5 […]
Vikings
Do We Actually Wish the Vikings Lost That Playoff Game In New Orleans?
By Tom Schreier - Jun 26, 2022
It’s easy to look back now and wonder what if? What if Kyle Rudolph hadn’t, ahem, kinda sorta pushed off and caught that touchdown in overtime? What […]