ESPN.com: Alvin Kamara off to fastest start among Saints rookies

hagan714 · 08-17-2017, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

In all fairness, I posted a graphic a couple of weeks ago I guess that showed CB's as the most injured player league wide every year. We had an extra special bad year last year, but what we are seeing now is more likely the norm from other fan's viewpoints.

I always say

The more the merrier

Avoid those with the same reoccurring injury

Danno · 08-21-2017, 07:08 PM

A faster Pierre Thomas, IMHO.

His upside based on splash plays may be a Thurman Thomas... yeah, I know its way way way way too early for that type of absurd comparison.

But dayum that kid flashes greatness does't he?

saintfan · 08-21-2017, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

A faster Pierre Thomas, IMHO.

His upside based on splash plays may be a Thurman Thomas... yeah, I know its way way way way too early for that type of absurd comparison.

But dayum that kid flashes greatness does't he?

We miss PT more than most know. A faster PT? Honey, hush!

dam1953 · 08-21-2017, 08:19 PM

Reading this post made me wonder when was the last time the Saints had that much rookie talent. Potentially five rookie starters is exciting but also a bit sobering as to how low we fell.

jeanpierre · 08-22-2017, 04:17 AM

Kamara is built and runs like Chris Johnson-type of back...

As our Sproles-back, you can bet our scheduled foes and division rivals are gonna be very aware of him this season...

The Dude · 08-24-2017, 05:04 PM

I don't know if you can consider a first round pick a "Value" considering where Lattimore was picked he HAS to be a difference maker right away. Almost the same for Ram. Given their injuries I'm definitely not calling them value picks.
Looks like all our value may be in the 3rd round. Kamara is definitely a difference maker in a position that is deep. Anzalone will contribute and may be a hell of a player by mid season.

dam1953 · 08-25-2017, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I don't know if you can consider a first round pick a "Value" considering where Lattimore was picked he HAS to be a difference maker right away. Almost the same for Ram. Given their injuries I'm definitely not calling them value picks.
Looks like all our value may be in the 3rd round. Kamara is definitely a difference maker in a position that is deep. Anzalone will contribute and may be a hell of a player by mid season.

It kind of shows you how the NFL has changed. Running backs are now somewhat expendable. QBs, DBs and OL get more draft day attention. The AK's of the world ofter go under the radar. I think what many missed is that Kamara may be the most prolific receiver - running combo back in quite some time.

QBREES9 · 08-24-2017, 11:09 PM

Please be great LT Ryan Ramczyk

jeanpierre · 08-27-2017, 02:44 AM

Kamara got the night off, so I guess he's good to go for the regular season?

ChrisXVI · 08-27-2017, 04:29 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Kamara got the night off, so I guess he's good to go for the regular season?

By all accounts he's so far ahead of the curve that Payton just wanted Ingram and Peterson to get the reps.

View Poll Results: Which rookie has shown the most value vs selection in draft in training camp?
CB Marshon Lattimore, OSU	6	12.24%
LT Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin	13	26.53%
FS Marcus Williams, Utah	1	2.04%
RB Alvin Kamara, Tennessee	21	42.86%
LB Alex Anzalone, Florida	5	10.20%
DE Trey Hendrickson, Florida Atlantic	1	2.04%
Al Quadin Muhammad, Miami (Fl)	2	4.08%
Voters: 49. You may not vote on this poll

08-17-2017, 05:37 PM	#1
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: ESPN.com: Alvin Kamara off to fastest start among Saints rookies Originally Posted by AsylumGuido In all fairness, I posted a graphic a couple of weeks ago I guess that showed CB's as the most injured player league wide every year. We had an extra special bad year last year, but what we are seeing now is more likely the norm from other fan's viewpoints. I always say The more the merrier Avoid those with the same reoccurring injury

08-21-2017, 07:08 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: ESPN.com: Alvin Kamara off to fastest start among Saints rookies A faster Pierre Thomas, IMHO. His upside based on splash plays may be a Thurman Thomas... yeah, I know its way way way way too early for that type of absurd comparison. But dayum that kid flashes greatness does't he? saintfan and spkb25 like this.

08-21-2017, 10:48 PM	#3
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: ESPN.com: Alvin Kamara off to fastest start among Saints rookies Originally Posted by Danno A faster Pierre Thomas, IMHO. His upside based on splash plays may be a Thurman Thomas... yeah, I know its way way way way too early for that type of absurd comparison. But dayum that kid flashes greatness does't he? We miss PT more than most know. A faster PT? Honey, hush!

08-21-2017, 08:19 PM	#4
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: ESPN.com: Alvin Kamara off to fastest start among Saints rookies Reading this post made me wonder when was the last time the Saints had that much rookie talent. Potentially five rookie starters is exciting but also a bit sobering as to how low we fell. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: ESPN.com: Alvin Kamara off to fastest start among Saints rookies Kamara is built and runs like Chris Johnson-type of back... As our Sproles-back, you can bet our scheduled foes and division rivals are gonna be very aware of him this season...

08-24-2017, 05:04 PM	#6
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,066	Re: ESPN.com: Alvin Kamara off to fastest start among Saints rookies I don't know if you can consider a first round pick a "Value" considering where Lattimore was picked he HAS to be a difference maker right away. Almost the same for Ram. Given their injuries I'm definitely not calling them value picks. Looks like all our value may be in the 3rd round. Kamara is definitely a difference maker in a position that is deep. Anzalone will contribute and may be a hell of a player by mid season. dam1953 likes this.
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08-25-2017, 12:55 PM	#7
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: ESPN.com: Alvin Kamara off to fastest start among Saints rookies Originally Posted by The Dude I don't know if you can consider a first round pick a "Value" considering where Lattimore was picked he HAS to be a difference maker right away. Almost the same for Ram. Given their injuries I'm definitely not calling them value picks. Looks like all our value may be in the 3rd round. Kamara is definitely a difference maker in a position that is deep. Anzalone will contribute and may be a hell of a player by mid season. It kind of shows you how the NFL has changed. Running backs are now somewhat expendable. QBs, DBs and OL get more draft day attention. The AK's of the world ofter go under the radar. I think what many missed is that Kamara may be the most prolific receiver - running combo back in quite some time.

08-24-2017, 11:09 PM	#8
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: ESPN.com: Alvin Kamara off to fastest start among Saints rookies Please be great LT Ryan Ramczyk

08-27-2017, 02:44 AM	#9
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: ESPN.com: Alvin Kamara off to fastest start among Saints rookies Kamara got the night off, so I guess he's good to go for the regular season?

08-27-2017, 04:29 AM	#10
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: ESPN.com: Alvin Kamara off to fastest start among Saints rookies Originally Posted by jeanpierre Kamara got the night off, so I guess he's good to go for the regular season? By all accounts he's so far ahead of the curve that Payton just wanted Ingram and Peterson to get the reps. spkb25 and K Major like this.

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