Saints stop themselves from make franchise-altering move thanks to big win over Raiders
The New Orleans Saints have been in the rumor mill as of late regarding their superstar running back Alvin Kamara. Said rumor is the possibility of trading Kamara. While nothing has been set in stone, it is definitely something to monitor. The Saints won on Sunday, which could affect things, but there's no way of […]
The New Orleans Saints have been in the rumor mill as of late regarding their superstar running back Alvin Kamara.
Said rumor is the possibility of trading Kamara. While nothing has been set in stone, it is definitely something to monitor.
The Saints won on Sunday, which could affect things, but there's no way of telling, for sure. If I had to guess, the Saints won't do it. Because now, they are just a game out of first-place in the NFC South.
Trading Kamara would hurt this fan base. Since Drew Brees left, Kamara is now the face of the franchise, and fans love him. Not only that, but he is extremely important to the team. We know a lot of the offense goes through him, but what we don't always know/see is his affect on the locker room.
Luckily, the Saints know how important he is in both aspects.
"Well, I think he is really important," Saints head coach Dennis Allen said Sunday. "And I think that leadership has grown this season. And I think he understands that when you really look offensively at some of the younger skill guys that we have, I just think that veteran leadership presence is important, and it is important to have that in your best players.
"I thought it was good to see him step up this week, and you know what, he didn't just step up in his words, he stepped up in his actions. I just think that is what a real leader does."
Kamara had 18 carries for 61 yards and a rushing touchdown, along with nine catches for 96 yards and two receiving touchdowns. I think it is safe to say he was the majority of the offense on Sunday.
But if you trade him you lose that, and you lose the leader in the locker room. I don't necessarily know if that's replaceable, but I wouldn't bet my money on it.
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