MOND!!

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At least we didn't trade up for him.

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“Kellen is a guy that has been on our radar for a long time,” said Jamaal Stephenson, the Vikings’ director of college scouting. “I think he was the most experienced coming out in this class, a guy who was a four-year starter, a guy who was the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback coming out of high school in 2017. And he’s a guy who, as we watched throughout his career, just got better and better each year. When you look at his completion percentage, how it increased every year, and this year he was up around 62 or 63 (percent). He took care of the ball. He didn’t take sacks like he had done in the past. So we just saw steady growth out of Kellen, and we felt like he’s someone who’s just going to continue to grow as he gets into our system.”

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The way the Vikings looked at it, drafting Mond was a low-risk move that could pay dividends. If Cousins is spectacular the next two seasons and earns a new contract, they can trade Mond or even just keep him as a backup. But if Cousins struggles, they at least have an option behind him with high upside. They loved the way Mond threw the ball at the Senior Bowl and got a great review from coach Jimbo Fisher, the same coach who urged them to draft Dalvin Cook. So the Vikings picked Mond with the hope that he could turn into their quarterback of the future.
This may not be a move that immediately supplants Cousins. But it’s a sign for the first time that the Vikings are thinking about a succession plan for their prized quarterback.

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Honestly, this is far better value than Jordan Love. 

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@"BarrNone55" said:
The way the Vikings looked at it, drafting Mond was a low-risk move that could pay dividends. If Cousins is spectacular the next two seasons and earns a new contract, they can trade Mond or even just keep him as a backup. But if Cousins struggles, they at least have an option behind him with high upside. They loved the way Mond threw the ball at the Senior Bowl and got a great review from coach Jimbo Fisher, the same coach who urged them to draft Dalvin Cook. So the Vikings picked Mond with the hope that he could turn into their quarterback of the future.
This may not be a move that immediately supplants Cousins. But it’s a sign for the first time that the Vikings are thinking about a succession plan for their prized quarterback.

It's a very pragmatic move. He gives them the first real depth they've had behind Cousins and there is a chance that he could develop into a long term option. Even if he doesn't pan out, then they are only out a 3rd rounder they picked up in a trade down, so drafting another QB in a year or two if they are not happy with his progress wouldn't be a big deal.

I'm curious about his mobility. He seems to be good about using it more to extend plays, but is definitely capable of rushing for scores and if someone how the OL changes don't pan out, then he might be able to cover for some pass protection issues with his feet. The big question is whether he can develop consistency and turn his deep ball into a strength. Cousins is not a perfect QB, but his ability to stretch the field has never been in question here.

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Kellen Mond is only the second quarterback the Vikings have ever drafted in the third round in the history of the franchise.

The first? Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton in 1961.

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I think Mond could definitely be the QB of the future. As Spielman said, he's continuing to evolve and get better. That's what you want. I love the Mond and Davis picks. LOVE THEM

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Too bad Surratt opted out of playing the Orange Bowl so we could have seen him in action. 

Mond definitely has a lot of work to do with his game. Not sure he has the tools to create off script plays. 
He either forces the pass, or takes off and runs. He will need the two years behind Kirk to develop his
intermediate and long passing game. His lack of touch and ability to drop balls over coverage also needs
some work. 

This video is indicative of the scouting reports. Wildly inconsistent. I wish we still had Stefanski as his mentor. 

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From PFF:

WORST SUPPORTING CAST: KELLEN MONDWhile he had a solid offensive line by his senior season, Mond worked with who’s who of big, slow receivers who couldn’t separate worth a lick in his Texas A&M career. None of the wide receivers he’s thrown to over the past three years have been drafted. If Jhamon Ausbon changes that this year, it will be late on Day 3 (true sophomore Ainias Smith will change that whenever he declares in the future).
Working with that against SEC corners is no easy task and must be factored into Mond’s evaluation.

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@"BarrNone55" said:
Honestly, this is far better value than Jordan Love. 

Think about what the Packers gave up for Love. They traded up to get him and ruined their relationship with the Rodgers. Think about what the Bears have given up in terms of money and draft capital the last few years for Trubisky, Foles and now Fields. I don't have time to add it up, but it's enormous. 

Vikings got Mond, a player I think has just as much chance to hit as Love and Fields. And the Vikings got him with a pick they didn't even have the day before.