Saints: Recent report could signal a difficult situation for New Orleans
One of the biggest questions this season for the New Orleans Saints is their situation with running back Alvin Kamara. Kamara is currently dealing with a legal situation stemming from an incident from last year. There's a possibility that he will be suspended at some point this season. Accordingly, the draft pick by New Orleans […]
One of the biggest questions this season for the New Orleans Saints is their situation with running back Alvin Kamara. Kamara is currently dealing with a legal situation stemming from an incident from last year. There's a possibility that he will be suspended at some point this season.
Accordingly, the draft pick by New Orleans in the third round makes even more sense. The Saints took TCU RB Kendre Miller. They were high on Miller, and he may have to play a legitimate role in his rookie season. His burst and strength as a runner are very exciting.
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, taking Miller could mean that the Saints are preparing for Kamara to potentially miss time this year.
Saints GM Mickey Loomis said pre-draft that running back Alvin Kamara's potential suspension wouldn't influence which players the Saints draft. But the flexibility third-round back Kendre Miller provides the position isn't lost on the Saints. New Orleans ranked the TCU product highly in the running back class, believes in his game and loves his potential, once he figures out the pass-catching and pass-blocking components. He's already a vicious downhill runner, and though the Saints are eager to see him in action, they will likely take it easy with him in offseason workouts and leading up to training camp while he recovers from a meniscus injury. But New Orleans might need Miller sooner than expected. –Fowler
It is a situation that deserves monitoring for Saints fans as well as the entire NFL. Kamara is a great talent, but he could miss some time this season for New Orleans. Miller would need to step up alongside new Saints RB Jamaal Williams.
