Alvin Kamara might end up being the first casualty of the Saints’ horrible showing against the Broncos last night. According to the chatter, Kamara might be on the trading block this season. So, where will he go?
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Kamara’s post-game interaction with Broncos HC Sean Payton did nothing to help the rumors of his exit either. According to Judy Battista, Denver might be the perfect place for Kamara to go:
“You could see why Kamara might want to rejoin Sean Payton. Because he was super productive when Sean Payton was there in New Orleans. He fit perfectly to what Sean Payton likes to do.”
Kamara and Payton were together for 5 years in New Orleans. Their partnership was highly successful, as Kamara’s abilities as a receiving threat from the backfield complemented Payton’s strategy of frequently targeting running backs in the passing game.
So, when he embraced his former coach in a warm hug after taking a beating from his current team, people jumped at the chance to decode what that meant. Some have suggested that he was saying, “come get me,” or “take me with you” to Payton. But it most likely was a simple greeting for the coach he started off his NFL career with. However, there are other options for the RB too.
Kamara’s probable landing spots
The RB is in the final year of his contract. His talents are wasted on the sinking ship of the Saints. The entire Saints unit is probably headed for a rebuild. And if not in the next couple of weeks, Kamara is probably going to say goodbye to them in the offseason.
Due to the structure of his deal, he will be released after the season if the Saints cannot finalize an extension before free agency. So where could he be headed after the Saints?
The Chiefs could use a superstar receiver like Kamara to bolster their running game. The Chiefs have lost Marquise Brown, Rashee Rice, and Isiah Pacheco to various injuries this season and are desperate for extra reinforcements.
The Chargers could try to bring Kamara into the fold, considering Jim Harbaugh’s insistence on running the ball more often. With Gus Edwards sidelined, the Chargers’ running game has been merely average, especially considering that J.K. Dobbins, who has a history of injuries, likely won’t meet Harbaugh’s expectations.
To effectively challenge the Chiefs for dominance in the AFC, the team needs to equip Justin Herbert with elite talent. Talent like Alvin Kamara.
The Ravens acquired Derrick Henry in the offseason for a significant investment. The Ravens’ run game is already a force to contend with and adding some reliable depth with Kamara on the roster could only propel them even further.
