Teddy Bridgewater now has keys to Saints' offense, but workhorse Alvin Kamara drives it

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Nothing Alvin Kamara does surprises Sean Payton anymore.

Payton has watched Kamara bounce off, hurdle over and run past helpless defenders time and time again since stealing him in the third round of the 2017 draft.

So the plays Kamara added to his highlight reel in Sunday's 33-27 victory over the Seattle Seahawks are nothing new to his coach.

"We've seen it for three years now," Payton said matter-of-factly.

But the guys in the other locker room at CenturyLink Field had never seen it before. For them, seeing Kamara up close and personal was something to behold.

Just ask Seattle Seahawks defensive end Quinton Jefferson.

"He runs hard as hell," Jefferson said. "He doesn't want to go down."

Or ask Jefferson's teammate Bobby Wagner.

"We hit him a couple times and he came back for more," Wagner said. "As a linebacker, I respect him for sure."

Boy, did Kamara keep coming back for more.

Payton got the ball into Kamara's hands 25 times in Sunday's 33-27 victory over the Seahawks.

That's 16 carries to go along with his nine receptions.

It was the second most touches Kamara has had in a game in his NFL career, trailing only the 31 touches (16 carries and 15 receptions) he had last season in a game against the Atlanta Falcons. We'll get to the numbers in a bit, but good things happen for the Saints when they get the ball in the hands of No. 41.

"If it's 10, if it's 20, if it's 30, it is what it is," Kamara said. "Whatever I have to do to help the team win. ... "Whenever the ball comes to me, I try to do as much as I can to be successful."

Expect a heavy dose of Kamara for the following weeks as the Saints continue to play without Drew Brees, recovering from thumb surgery. While Teddy Bridgewater has the keys to the offense in Brees' absence, it'll be Kamara doing most of the actual driving .

How well the Saints' offense does without Brees will depend heavily on the productivity of Kamara.

Kamara knows how important he is, especially in Brees' absence.

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TheOak · 09-23-2019, 06:45 AM

Teddy looks better than he played for most of the game because of the defense and special teams.

It wasn't till the 3rd Qtr. that he started trusting and hitting Kamara and Thomas. The entire first half he was waiting for someone to be open.

K Major · 09-23-2019, 07:07 AM

Once Teddy gets into rhythm, he plays better and becomes effective

He'll improve every week.

st thomas · 09-23-2019, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Once Teddy gets into rhythm, he plays better and becomes effective

He'll improve every week.

I hope we can incorporate donte Harris in this offense there is not a alien in the universe that could defend him.

SaintsBro · 09-23-2019, 10:41 AM

A few other people on the forums felt the same as me, I was not 100% comfortable seeing Kamara used in the role of the closing, grinding, bruising, punishing, time-wasting running back deep into the 4th quarter.

He took a lot of hits, late into the game, and at some point I found myself wishing we could have wrapped Kamara in the bubble wrap, put him away for a spell and wishing we had that big, broad-shouldered, Ingram-type SEC-style big bruiser back in there, to grind out the yards at the end of the game and close it out, protect the lead. That was always one of Ingram's fortes. Wasn't impressed with Murray or Washington yesterday, hardly at all.

Kamara is an amazing weapon, he's explosive, he's fierce, he's volatile, and he runs 110% every snap -- but he's a small guy and we've seen in other past games that opposing teams will tend to target his head or go for extracurricular shots at him out of bounds, grab at his ankles and twist, when he's already on the ground in the pile, and so forth. I hate to think of the extra wear and tear we are putting on him, using him over and over and over as a bell-cow back with a big cushion and a 20 point lead. I'm not 100% comfortable with that but he played his heart out yesterday, I don't want to take anything away from his amazing game.

st thomas · 09-23-2019, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

A few other people on the forums felt the same as me, I was not 100% comfortable seeing Kamara used in the role of the closing, grinding, bruising, punishing, time-wasting running back deep into the 4th quarter.

He took a lot of hits, late into the game, and at some point I found myself wishing we could have wrapped Kamara in the bubble wrap, put him away for a spell and wishing we had that big, broad-shouldered, Ingram-type SEC-style big bruiser back in there, to grind out the yards at the end of the game and close it out, protect the lead. That was always one of Ingram's fortes. Wasn't impressed with Murray or Washington yesterday, hardly at all.

Kamara is an amazing weapon, he's explosive, he's fierce, he's volatile, and he runs 110% every snap -- but he's a small guy and we've seen in other past games that opposing teams will tend to target his head or go for extracurricular shots at him out of bounds, grab at his ankles and twist, when he's already on the ground in the pile, and so forth. I hate to think of the extra wear and tear we are putting on him, using him over and over and over as a bell-cow back with a big cushion and a 20 point lead. I'm not 100% comfortable with that but he played his heart out yesterday, I don't want to take anything away from his amazing game.

Like what ur saying but we still have to make 1st downs.

neugey · 09-23-2019, 10:51 AM

LOL Kamara is our Baby Driver!

Utah_Saint · 09-23-2019, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

A few other people on the forums felt the same as me, I was not 100% comfortable seeing Kamara used in the role of the closing, grinding, bruising, punishing, time-wasting running back deep into the 4th quarter.

He took a lot of hits, late into the game, and at some point I found myself wishing we could have wrapped Kamara in the bubble wrap, put him away for a spell and wishing we had that big, broad-shouldered, Ingram-type SEC-style big bruiser back in there, to grind out the yards at the end of the game and close it out, protect the lead. That was always one of Ingram's fortes. Wasn't impressed with Murray or Washington yesterday, hardly at all.

Kamara is an amazing weapon, he's explosive, he's fierce, he's volatile, and he runs 110% every snap -- but he's a small guy and we've seen in other past games that opposing teams will tend to target his head or go for extracurricular shots at him out of bounds, grab at his ankles and twist, when he's already on the ground in the pile, and so forth. I hate to think of the extra wear and tear we are putting on him, using him over and over and over as a bell-cow back with a big cushion and a 20 point lead. I'm not 100% comfortable with that but he played his heart out yesterday, I don't want to take anything away from his amazing game.

You know Kamara and Ingram are the same size, right?

Ingram 5'9" 215lbs
Kamara 5'10" 215lbs

darksoul35 · 09-23-2019, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

You know Kamara and Ingram are the same size, right?

Ingram 5'9" 215lbs
Kamara 5'10" 215lbs

I really never noticed that. That's crazy

Utah_Saint · 09-23-2019, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by darksoul35

I really never noticed that. That's crazy

Yeah, it's cause Ingram's built like a fire hydrant. Broad at the shoulders. He just looks bigger. Kamara is thick from the hips down. That makes his upper body look smaller proportionally.

09-23-2019, 04:04 AM	#1
Threaded by SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,958 Blog Entries: 29 Rating: (0 votes - average) Nothing Alvin Kamara does surprises Sean Payton anymore. Payton has watched Kamara bounce off, hurdle over and run past helpless defenders time and time again since stealing him in the third round of the 2017 draft. So the plays Kamara added to his highlight reel in Sunday's 33-27 victory over the Seattle Seahawks are nothing new to his coach. "We've seen it for three years now," Payton said matter-of-factly. But the guys in the other locker room at CenturyLink Field had never seen it before. For them, seeing Kamara up close and personal was something to behold. Just ask Seattle Seahawks defensive end Quinton Jefferson. "He runs hard as hell," Jefferson said. "He doesn't want to go down." Or ask Jefferson's teammate Bobby Wagner. "We hit him a couple times and he came back for more," Wagner said. "As a linebacker, I respect him for sure." Boy, did Kamara keep coming back for more. Payton got the ball into Kamara's hands 25 times in Sunday's 33-27 victory over the Seahawks. That's 16 carries to go along with his nine receptions. It was the second most touches Kamara has had in a game in his NFL career, trailing only the 31 touches (16 carries and 15 receptions) he had last season in a game against the Atlanta Falcons. We'll get to the numbers in a bit, but good things happen for the Saints when they get the ball in the hands of No. 41. "If it's 10, if it's 20, if it's 30, it is what it is," Kamara said. "Whatever I have to do to help the team win. ... "Whenever the ball comes to me, I try to do as much as I can to be successful." Expect a heavy dose of Kamara for the following weeks as the Saints continue to play without Drew Brees, recovering from thumb surgery. While Teddy Bridgewater has the keys to the offense in Brees' absence, it'll be Kamara doing most of the actual driving . How well the Saints' offense does without Brees will depend heavily on the productivity of Kamara. Kamara knows how important he is, especially in Brees' absence. more on NOLA Attached Thumbnails Crusader and jeanpierre like this.
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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Re: Teddy Bridgewater now has keys to Saints' offense, but workhorse Alvin Kamara drives it Teddy looks better than he played for most of the game because of the defense and special teams. It wasn't till the 3rd Qtr. that he started trusting and hitting Kamara and Thomas. The entire first half he was waiting for someone to be open.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Teddy Bridgewater now has keys to Saints' offense, but workhorse Alvin Kamara drives it Once Teddy gets into rhythm, he plays better and becomes effective He'll improve every week. st thomas and Saint in Aus like this.

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Teddy Bridgewater now has keys to Saints' offense, but workhorse Alvin Kamara drives it Originally Posted by K Major Once Teddy gets into rhythm, he plays better and becomes effective He'll improve every week. I hope we can incorporate donte Harris in this offense there is not a alien in the universe that could defend him.

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SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Teddy Bridgewater now has keys to Saints' offense, but workhorse Alvin Kamara drives it A few other people on the forums felt the same as me, I was not 100% comfortable seeing Kamara used in the role of the closing, grinding, bruising, punishing, time-wasting running back deep into the 4th quarter. He took a lot of hits, late into the game, and at some point I found myself wishing we could have wrapped Kamara in the bubble wrap, put him away for a spell and wishing we had that big, broad-shouldered, Ingram-type SEC-style big bruiser back in there, to grind out the yards at the end of the game and close it out, protect the lead. That was always one of Ingram's fortes. Wasn't impressed with Murray or Washington yesterday, hardly at all. Kamara is an amazing weapon, he's explosive, he's fierce, he's volatile, and he runs 110% every snap -- but he's a small guy and we've seen in other past games that opposing teams will tend to target his head or go for extracurricular shots at him out of bounds, grab at his ankles and twist, when he's already on the ground in the pile, and so forth. I hate to think of the extra wear and tear we are putting on him, using him over and over and over as a bell-cow back with a big cushion and a 20 point lead. I'm not 100% comfortable with that but he played his heart out yesterday, I don't want to take anything away from his amazing game. st thomas and darksoul35 like this.

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Teddy Bridgewater now has keys to Saints' offense, but workhorse Alvin Kamara drives it Originally Posted by SaintsBro A few other people on the forums felt the same as me, I was not 100% comfortable seeing Kamara used in the role of the closing, grinding, bruising, punishing, time-wasting running back deep into the 4th quarter. He took a lot of hits, late into the game, and at some point I found myself wishing we could have wrapped Kamara in the bubble wrap, put him away for a spell and wishing we had that big, broad-shouldered, Ingram-type SEC-style big bruiser back in there, to grind out the yards at the end of the game and close it out, protect the lead. That was always one of Ingram's fortes. Wasn't impressed with Murray or Washington yesterday, hardly at all. Kamara is an amazing weapon, he's explosive, he's fierce, he's volatile, and he runs 110% every snap -- but he's a small guy and we've seen in other past games that opposing teams will tend to target his head or go for extracurricular shots at him out of bounds, grab at his ankles and twist, when he's already on the ground in the pile, and so forth. I hate to think of the extra wear and tear we are putting on him, using him over and over and over as a bell-cow back with a big cushion and a 20 point lead. I'm not 100% comfortable with that but he played his heart out yesterday, I don't want to take anything away from his amazing game. Like what ur saying but we still have to make 1st downs.

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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,590 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Teddy Bridgewater now has keys to Saints' offense, but workhorse Alvin Kamara drives it LOL Kamara is our Baby Driver! st thomas likes this.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Teddy Bridgewater now has keys to Saints' offense, but workhorse Alvin Kamara drives it Originally Posted by SaintsBro A few other people on the forums felt the same as me, I was not 100% comfortable seeing Kamara used in the role of the closing, grinding, bruising, punishing, time-wasting running back deep into the 4th quarter. He took a lot of hits, late into the game, and at some point I found myself wishing we could have wrapped Kamara in the bubble wrap, put him away for a spell and wishing we had that big, broad-shouldered, Ingram-type SEC-style big bruiser back in there, to grind out the yards at the end of the game and close it out, protect the lead. That was always one of Ingram's fortes. Wasn't impressed with Murray or Washington yesterday, hardly at all. Kamara is an amazing weapon, he's explosive, he's fierce, he's volatile, and he runs 110% every snap -- but he's a small guy and we've seen in other past games that opposing teams will tend to target his head or go for extracurricular shots at him out of bounds, grab at his ankles and twist, when he's already on the ground in the pile, and so forth. I hate to think of the extra wear and tear we are putting on him, using him over and over and over as a bell-cow back with a big cushion and a 20 point lead. I'm not 100% comfortable with that but he played his heart out yesterday, I don't want to take anything away from his amazing game. You know Kamara and Ingram are the same size, right? Ingram 5'9" 215lbs Kamara 5'10" 215lbs

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darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,021	Re: Teddy Bridgewater now has keys to Saints' offense, but workhorse Alvin Kamara drives it Originally Posted by Utah_Saint You know Kamara and Ingram are the same size, right? Ingram 5'9" 215lbs Kamara 5'10" 215lbs I really never noticed that. That's crazy
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09-23-2019, 10:53 PM	#10
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Teddy Bridgewater now has keys to Saints' offense, but workhorse Alvin Kamara drives it Originally Posted by darksoul35 I really never noticed that. That's crazy Yeah, it's cause Ingram's built like a fire hydrant. Broad at the shoulders. He just looks bigger. Kamara is thick from the hips down. That makes his upper body look smaller proportionally.