Amazing that Kamara wasn't drafted higher

shawnkytonk · 11-05-2019, 11:27 PM

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Beastmode · 11-06-2019, 07:26 AM

He got into some trouble a couple times I believe so that didn't help him.

K Major · 11-06-2019, 07:29 AM

Too bad for teams that passed on him.

Here is my favorite weakness (per Walter football report) ...

"Quick, but not overly fast and can be caught from behind"

I can count on one hand where I've seen Kamara in the open field being caught by a defender.

rezburna · 11-06-2019, 07:57 AM

He didn’t start.

Budsdrinker · 11-06-2019, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

He didn’t start.

Rez is correct! He had some dumb coaches that didn't think he was good enough to start.

ScottF · 11-06-2019, 10:03 AM

Hmmmm...I seem to remember A LOT of grumbling when we took him.

less than 2000 yards in his college career, two schools, and some off-field issues= I'm not amazed at all

jeanpierre · 11-06-2019, 10:21 AM

Some of the best football players I ever saw didn't even start on their HS teams...

SmashMouth · 11-06-2019, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Some of the best football players I ever saw didn't even start on their HS teams...

I didn't start either.. but also didn't make it.

Beastmode · 11-06-2019, 10:55 AM

He's amazing but most are going to have success in our system. AP is the only one I can think of that didn't work out so well but look at him now, in a system that caters to his skill even at his age.

Kamara's finesse, great QB, good down field blocking. Makes it all look easy. Not too many teams have all three.

vpheughan · 11-06-2019, 11:08 AM

"First is that you still have FA RBs out there who could bridge the role till next year's draft, why keep mortgaging the future when all it's done is kept us at 7-9? Second, if Kamara was rated that high, late first round, on the draft board, why not take him at 32 or 42 if value is truly more important than need? Third, if you like risk, why not sit tight, stay disciplined and let him fall to the 76th spot? Payton seems to have a problem deciding between two players and makes these impulsive moves, with no system to keep him in check, and every year is unable to complete a well-rounded roster because he keeps using two picks on one player. And fourth, what was the grade on DE Jordan Willis of Kansas St? Many reputable scouts (SPELLED E G G S P U R T S) had him with a late first through second round grade...."

Jordan Willis has 3!! Count Em!!! 3 Career Sacks!!

No IFS ANDS OR BUTS About It!!!
Trey Hendrickson has 5 Career Sacks!!
David Onyemata has 8.5 Career Sacks!!!

Alvin Kamara......"A 3rd Down Back!!"

11-06-2019, 07:26 AM	#2
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11-06-2019, 07:29 AM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,747 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Amazing that Kamara wasn't drafted higher Too bad for teams that passed on him. Here is my favorite weakness (per Walter football report) ... "Quick, but not overly fast and can be caught from behind" I can count on one hand where I've seen Kamara in the open field being caught by a defender.

11-06-2019, 07:57 AM	#4
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,001	Re: Amazing that Kamara wasn't drafted higher He didn’t start. Budsdrinker likes this.

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Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Amazing that Kamara wasn't drafted higher Originally Posted by rezburna He didn’t start. Rez is correct! He had some dumb coaches that didn't think he was good enough to start. SmashMouth likes this.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Amazing that Kamara wasn't drafted higher Hmmmm...I seem to remember A LOT of grumbling when we took him. less than 2000 yards in his college career, two schools, and some off-field issues= I'm not amazed at all

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Amazing that Kamara wasn't drafted higher Some of the best football players I ever saw didn't even start on their HS teams... foreverfan, SmashMouth and Beastmode like this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,482 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Amazing that Kamara wasn't drafted higher Originally Posted by jeanpierre Some of the best football players I ever saw didn't even start on their HS teams... I didn't start either.. but also didn't make it. saintfan, foreverfan, jeanpierre and 1 others like this.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Amazing that Kamara wasn't drafted higher He's amazing but most are going to have success in our system. AP is the only one I can think of that didn't work out so well but look at him now, in a system that caters to his skill even at his age. Kamara's finesse, great QB, good down field blocking. Makes it all look easy. Not too many teams have all three.
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vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,543	Re: Amazing that Kamara wasn't drafted higher "First is that you still have FA RBs out there who could bridge the role till next year's draft, why keep mortgaging the future when all it's done is kept us at 7-9? Second, if Kamara was rated that high, late first round, on the draft board, why not take him at 32 or 42 if value is truly more important than need? Third, if you like risk, why not sit tight, stay disciplined and let him fall to the 76th spot? Payton seems to have a problem deciding between two players and makes these impulsive moves, with no system to keep him in check, and every year is unable to complete a well-rounded roster because he keeps using two picks on one player. And fourth, what was the grade on DE Jordan Willis of Kansas St? Many reputable scouts (SPELLED E G G S P U R T S) had him with a late first through second round grade...." Jordan Willis has 3!! Count Em!!! 3 Career Sacks!! No IFS ANDS OR BUTS About It!!! Trey Hendrickson has 5 Career Sacks!! David Onyemata has 8.5 Career Sacks!!! Alvin Kamara......"A 3rd Down Back!!"
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