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Kellen Mond on WWL: New Saints QB eager to reunite with Klint Kubiak

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Kellen Mond, former Minnesota Vikings, now New Orleans Saints QB (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

By - Jeff Nowak - WWL Radio Sports

The New Orleans Saints have a new face in the quarterback room in the form of Kellen Mond, who has a pretty clear selling point as he competes for a job.

Mond, signed on Friday, was a third-round pick of the Vikings in 2021 when new Saints OC Klint Kubiak was with Minnesota. As the Saints look to install a new offense, Mond will have a bit of a headstart to not only help his teammates, but also to show he's capable. Mond joined WWL Radio recently to break down that subject and more.

“Obviously nothing is ever promised, especially in this league," Mond said. "I’m just thankful to get an opportunity to be able to compete for a backup job and, you know, that’s something that’s really all you want to be able to put yourself in to a position to play and be ready to play."

The addition makes for an intriguing question at the backup QB spot behind starter Derek Carr. Could Mond use his familiarity in the scheme to beat out Jake Haener? The QB selected by the Saints in the 4th round of 2023 finds himself in a similar situation as Mond heading into 2022. Despite his draft stock, the Vikings moved on from head coach Mike Zimmer and Kubiak was let go. The new staff, led by Kevin O'Connell, joined the Browns in 2022, then the Colts in 2023 before landing in New Orleans. ///

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