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Kellen Mond Slams Mike Zimmer Over Draft Room Drama

1/24/2026

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Kellen Mond, the former Minnesota Vikings quarterback, criticized ex-coach Mike Zimmer in a LinkedIn post about his 2021 rookie year.
Mond said Zimmer walked out of the draft room when Mond was selected, and they never spoke that season.
He noted tension between Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman over Kirk Cousins's signing.
Mond concluded with a leadership lesson about workplace atmosphere.

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Story summary

Kellen Mond, the former Minnesota Vikings quarterback, criticized ex-coach Mike Zimmer in a LinkedIn post about his 2021 rookie year.
Mond said Zimmer walked out of the draft room when Mond was selected, and they never spoke that season.
He noted tension between Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman over Kirk Cousins's signing.
Mond concluded with a leadership lesson about workplace atmosphere.