Chris Schad

Chris Schad

Joined: Feb 9, 2025

Chris is an associate editor for the FanSided Regional Network. He grew up in Minnesota, where he promptly hit the "failed-middle-school-athlete-to-writer" pipeline. Chris graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and has written for numerous sites since 2011, including Bleacher Report, Yahoo! and Bring Me The News. A pro wrestling enthusiast when he's not watching sports, Chris is also the co-host of The Viking Age podcast.

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49ers Addition Can’t Afford to Slack Off Before Training Camp

Jun 11, 2025; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (14) practices his footwork during a team OTA at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

49ers Quarterback Hurt Himself With OTAs Performance

Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan looks on in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

OTAs Revealed Ugly Truth About 49ers Star Playmaker’s Disappointing Season

Jun 10, 2025; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) shakes hands with Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (18) between drills on day one of minicamp at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Deebo Samuel's New Team Already Defending Him From Critics

Super Bowl LVIII - San Francisco 49ers Practice

New 49ers Addition Already on Thin Ice After Minicamp

Dec 12, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr (1) before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

49ers Wipe Out Last Memory of Deebo Samuel at OTAs

Oct 6, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

49ers WR's Personal Coach Starts New Brock Purdy Drama

Oct 10, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stands on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

49ers Officially Avoided Disaster After FA Target Gets Hurt Again

Jan 1, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kelly during the second quarter against Seattle Seahawks at Levis Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

Former 49ers Coach Already at Risk of Upsetting Prized Rookie

Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers injured quarterback Brock Purdy prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

49ers Star Gives 1-Word Reaction to Huge Brock Purdy News

Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

49ers Rookie Already Running People Over in 1st Workouts

Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan looks on in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Veteran Guard is Waiting for 49ers to Save Him From Free Agency

Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

49ers Hosting Veteran WR Who's a Big-Play Threat When Healthy Before OTAs

Mykel Williams, DE, Georgia was selected 11th overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

49ers Veteran on Thin Ice With Mykel Williams' Standout Performance at Rookie Minicamp

Feb 2, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh during Super Bowl LIV against the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Robert Saleh Makes Future Plans Clear Despite 49ers Return

Aug 29, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Matthews (81) before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Ex-49ers WR's Career Possibly Over After Post-Draft Release