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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
How Would Spielman Have Handled the Rodgers Situation?
By Tom Schreier - May 9, 2021
Rick Spielman’s chuckle said it all. There he sat with oversized headphones, processing a question about whether he had called incumbent quarterback Kirk Cousins before taking Kellen […]
Vikings
Larry Fitzgerald’s Return to Minnesota Makes More Sense Than Ever
By Tom Schreier - May 5, 2021
Minnesota Vikings fans from Bloomington to Baudette collectively held their breath as picks 14 through 22 came off the board. Rick Spielman had stared Alijah Vera-Tucker in […]
Twins
Can the Twins Go On a Run This Week?
By Tom Schreier - May 3, 2021
If the Minnesota Twins were feeling the weight of their 10-16 record after beating the Kansas City Royals 13-4 on Sunday, they weren’t showing it. Minutes after […]
Twins
Baldelli Believes a New Routine Will Yield New Results
By Tom Schreier - Apr 26, 2021
If Rocco Baldelli is concerned about the Minnesota Twins’ 7-13 record, he’s not showing signs of it. There he sat in the bowels of Target Field after […]
Vikings
Ben Leber Believes Rashawn Slater is a Day 1 Starter
By Tom Schreier - Apr 14, 2021
Ben Leber believes that Rashawn Slater could start on Week 1 for whomever drafts him, despite sitting out last season. The former Northwestern offensive lineman has played […]
Timberwolves
The Wolves Have to Become Winners Before the Sale is Complete
By Tom Schreier - Apr 12, 2021
Well, that happened fast. One day we’re all complaining about the effect Glen Taylor’s country club mentality has had on the Minnesota Timberwolves since he purchased the […]
Vikings
If You Build an O-Line, a QB Will Come
By Tom Schreier - Apr 11, 2021
The Minnesota Vikings already have their Field of Dreams. It was christened by the Minneapolis Miracle but is haunted by echoes of Justin Jefferson demanding that Kirk […]
Timberwolves
What Gersson Rosas Knows
By Tom Schreier - Apr 7, 2021
Gersson Rosas has been part of an NBA front office for a long time. He knows that everything comes down to winning. You can miss on draft […]
Vikings
Spielman Should Be Tied to Cousins, Not Zimmer
By Tom Schreier - Mar 31, 2021
Let’s give it up for Trader Rick. Few men in this universe can say that they pull their suit pants up over their shoes and make 10-6 […]
Vikings
Randy Moss Explains the Time He Mooned Lambeau (VIDEO)
By Tom Schreier - Mar 22, 2021
When you don’t win any Super Bowls, other moments get locked in time. The Minneapolis Miracle, Brett Favre’s return to Lambeau, and Adrian Peterson’s 296-yard game have […]
Vikings
Larry Fitzgerald’s Return Almost Makes Too Much Sense
By Tom Schreier - Mar 20, 2021
Larry Fitzgerald’s return to Minnesota always made sense and yet never happened. Part of it is that the Arizona Cardinals signed him to a seven-year, $113 million […]
Vikings
On Friday Kirk Cousins Officially Turns Into a Pumpkin
By Tom Schreier - Mar 17, 2021
In the Disney classic Cinderella, the titular character calls upon her Fairy Godmother to turn her into a princess to attend the royal ball, where the prince […]