Why the Bears will draft him: Mond is among the most experienced of the second-tier quarterbacks, with 44 starts at Texas A&M. He leaves the program as the career record holder in several categories, including passing yards (9,661), touchdown passes (71) and total offensive yards (11,269). Orlovsky was impressed with Mond’s development year over year and believes the coaching and responsibility he was given under Jimbo Fisher will serve him well. Mond, who was the Senior Bowl MVP, is athletic with a good, quick arm, and he noted on conference call after his pro day that he is proud of the culture he helped build at Texas A&M. Fisher praised Mond’s intelligence, drive and work ethic: “We always talk about the physical skills, but I think it’s the mental skills and the mental drive and fortitude to be able to succeed with the ups and downs of playing that position that I see him grind on. His willingness to say, ‘These are my goals, (and I should) match my day-to-day habits to reach those goals.’ Kellen loves the process of football as much as he likes playing football, and I think all the great guys do. They like all of the work, all of the things leading up to it. And you have to, because that’s what eliminates the pressure, knowing that I’m prepared to do what I’ve got to do.”
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