Cowboys Rumors: Kellen ‘Colin Kaepernick’ Mond Backed to Join the Dallas-Based Franchise

The Minnesota Vikings announced on Tuesday that they have released backup quarterback Sean Mannion and released quarterback Kellen Mond. When the Vikings traded for quarterback Nick Mullens from the Las Vegas Raiders last week, Mond’s demise seemed assured. He has recently been compared with Colin Kaepernick.

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler graded Mond as the eighth-best quarterback prospect going into the draught. Brugler, who also compared him to Colin Kaepernick, questioned Mond’s accuracy, timing, and decision-making. The third-round pick in 2021, Mond, never felt at home in Minnesota.

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“Mond has impressive highlights with his ability to rip off beautiful throws downfield or extend plays with his legs,” Brugler reported.

“However, his lowlights are red flags, staying laser-locked on his targets and struggling to pick up pressures. Overall, Mond is in the Colin Kaepernick mold with his lean, angular frame, strong arm and long-striding athleticism, but his ball placement, timing and decision-making lack consistency. His natural tools will push him up several draft boards.”

When the Cowboys released Will Grier and Cooper Rush, leaving Dak Prescott as the only quarterback on the roster, it made headlines. Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus identified the Cowboys, Lions, and Giants as Mond’s top potential landing locations.

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Mond, who started at Texas A&M for four seasons, was taken with the 66th overall pick in the 2021 Draft. In spite of the fact that neither of those marks placed him among the top 30 quarterbacks with at least 25 pass attempts each year, he increased his preseason passing grade from 60.6 in 2021 to 65.6 in 2022.

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