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.

May 9, 2025; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, right, confers with defensive coordinator Robert Saleh during the teamís rookie minicamp. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

$2 Million 49ers Addition Already Earning Every Penny of New Contract

Nov 17, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) on the sideline against the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

49ers Captain Explains His Decision to Return to SF After Being Sent Packing

Jul 29, 2022; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr (22) runs during training camp at the SAP Performance Facility near Levi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Former 49ers Playmaker Without a Job Deserves Training Camp Invite

San Francisco 49ers v Arizona Cardinals

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