Vikings Territory: Back From COVID, Kellen Mond Must Climb Out Of QB4 Hole

Press release from Vikings Territory:

August 11, 2021

Unvaccinated players missing time – chiefly Kirk Cousins – caused a large ruckus because many folks believe taking the COVID vaccine is elementary. Other citizens disagree, declining to get the shot for a variety of reasons. Cousins is one of those citizens. The circus on “does he or doesn’t he” have the vaccine took over the Vikings media market for a handful of days.

And that’s likely because Cousins returned last Thursday, stiff-arming the media on any imminent plans to get the COVID vaccination. Instead, Cousins will socially-distance more diligently. That’s the plan. On the field, Cousins has looked sharp. Accuracy is a hallmark of his game, and it’s been front and center since his return to team activities last week.

Cousins is the QB1, indisputably. With Mond’s return, the Texas A&M rookie hopes to snatch the job back from Browning. In fact, ESPN nearly anointed Browning as the QB2 after one showing:

August 1, 2021

While Browning was splendid one Saturday night, Mond might take issue with a September QB2 crowning before experiencing any preseason competition. Mond is slated as the almighty contingency plan for Kirk Cousins if the current QB1 fails to drag the team deep in the 2021 NFL playoffs.

Consider this: If Cousins did fall injured, would you rather have Mond or Browning run the enterprise? Who’s more exciting?

Too, Mond doesn’t want to be the QB3 or QB4. He was the guy at Texas A&M. Quarterbacks that claw their way to stardom don’t habitually live in QB4 holes. They typically begin a career as QB2 or flat-out start instantly as a rookie.

Plus, he’s got three full preseason games and 33 days to win the job. It can be done.

This press release was produced by Vikings Territory. The views expressed here are the author’s own.