Re: Alvin Kamara looms as Saints' next big contract decision
 

I'm thinking more of 7 to 9 mil max.

Re: Alvin Kamara looms as Saints' next big contract decision
 

Pffft..........you might not like it, but he's worth more that that. Devonta Freeman made over 8 last year. Melvin Gordon is making 8 mil per the next 2 seasons guaranteed. He's far better than either of those guys.

Re: Alvin Kamara looms as Saints' next big contract decision
 

On the flipside I don't think he's worth Drake money 8.5 or Henry at 10.5. Not better than Cook in Minny either. Tried that experiment and didn't work, Kamara isn't a 3 down back. More of a specialty role from what I see. Gonna depend on the worth of that role.

Re: Alvin Kamara looms as Saints' next big contract decision
 

Aren't there significant fines for each practise a player holds out off under the new CBA?!

I think I heard it being mentioned somewhere - that it was a real deterrant now under the new CBA.

Re: Alvin Kamara looms as Saints' next big contract decision
 

Sorry but that is an incorrect assumption. In 2019 he did not exceed 2018 snap counts, carries or receptions which negates utilization as an injury driver.

He had knee issues in college but last season was a high ankle sprain.

Re: Alvin Kamara looms as Saints' next big contract decision
 

People forget he missed games, played injured, and still had 1000k all purpose yards. It’s not like he outright sucked.
He’s no MaCaffery but he’s damn important to our team.
It all depends on what other teams are going to give up.
I think it’s way more likely they sign him if this is in fact Drew’s last season.

Re: Alvin Kamara looms as Saints' next big contract decision
 

I believe that Christian McCaffrey reset the bar and Alvin wants to high jump over the bar. On social media it looks like he's getting ready for a big pay day. However, nothing looks right on social media. Social media is the scourge of modern day civilization!

Anyway, I hope we keep AK. He's fun as hell to watch especially before he gets hurt which limits his explosiveness.

Re: Alvin Kamara looms as Saints' next big contract decision
 

I would not touch him until the end of the year. Make him earn that big check. If he wants to move on after a big year then tag him and make someone pay for him.

Re: Alvin Kamara looms as Saints' next big contract decision
 

Definitely worth more than Drake. Henry is debatable. He didn't break out until this past year honestly. Cook is a beast, but he has problems staying healthy.

Re: Alvin Kamara looms as Saints' next big contract decision
 

Sanders will help open things up for Kamara. I believe a lot of the issues last year were lack of options for Brees.