Revelation about Alvin Kamara's Injury Last Season

Rugby Saint II · 08-16-2020, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by 44Champs

I remember the hit he took in the Jacksonville game. I'm surprised that he was able to keep playing.

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He's got a ton of heart. I respect him even more now.

K Major · 08-17-2020, 09:40 AM

A few posters here were hoping AK to be traded this off season knowing he was obviously injured in 2019.

Finding another RB with Alvin's elite skill set is easier said that done.

When healthy, he's been special.

halloween 65 · 08-17-2020, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

A few posters here were hoping AK to be traded this off season knowing he was obviously injured in 2019.

Finding another RB with Alvin's elite skill set is easier said that done.

When healthy, he's been special.

Key words Major, skill set, he can't be used as a bell cow or we see what happens. If Payton tries using him that way again I expect the same results, injured.

iceshack149 · 08-17-2020, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

Key words Major, skill set, he can't be used as a bell cow or we see what happens. If Payton tries using him that way again I expect the same results, injured.

I can't foresee Payton not using Latavious Murray more this season.

That would be... inconceivable.

dizzle88 · 08-17-2020, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I can't foresee Payton not using Latavious Murray more this season.

That would be... inconceivable.

I dont know, Payton is kind of a master of "we need to run the ball more" yet in the moment his ego takes over and passing the ball becomes his entire play sheet.

AsylumGuido · 08-17-2020, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I dont know, Payton is kind of a master of "we need to run the ball more" yet in the moment his ego takes over and passing the ball becomes his entire play sheet.

Don't forget that Brees always has the opportunity to audible out of a run if the defense is showing run coverage. And that happens quite a bit, especially when the other team knows we WANT to try to establish the run. The key to Payton's offense has always been to take what the defense gives you. It has nothing to do with ego (on either Payton's or Brees' part) when they appear to "abandon" the run. It has everything to do with responding to what the defense shows. Is it always successful? Of course not. But, over the years, it is hard to argue with the overall success of Payton's offenses.

SmashMouth · 08-18-2020, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

Not sure if he was tentative, but the explosiveness and acceleration were surely lacking. Recall his first two seasons where it looked like he was pulling away from defenders without make much of an effort.

Since he didn't have corrective surgery, we'll have to see if he regains that very same form.

RailBoss · 08-18-2020, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Since he didn't have corrective surgery, we'll have to see if he regains that very same form.

AK needs to get smarter and choose his acrobatic moves wisely. It's when he elevates off his feet he becomes prone to injury from vicious hits not to mention hard landings.

AsylumGuido · 08-19-2020, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by RailBoss

AK needs to get smarter and choose his acrobatic moves wisely. It's when he elevates off his feet he becomes prone to injury from vicious hits not to mention hard landings.

You are talking as if he is constantly getting injured. Every RB experiences injuries. It is all part of the job. Asking him to stop doing what makes him great doesn't make much sense.

AsylumGuido · 08-19-2020, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Since he didn't have corrective surgery, we'll have to see if he regains that very same form.

He didn't have anything that needed surgery to correct, Smash.

08-16-2020, 12:57 PM	#11
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,718	Re: Revelation about Alvin Kamara's Injury Last Season Originally Posted by 44Champs I remember the hit he took in the Jacksonville game. I'm surprised that he was able to keep playing. Sent from my SM-G981U using Tapatalk He's got a ton of heart. I respect him even more now. RailBoss likes this.

08-17-2020, 09:40 AM	#12
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Revelation about Alvin Kamara's Injury Last Season A few posters here were hoping AK to be traded this off season knowing he was obviously injured in 2019. Finding another RB with Alvin's elite skill set is easier said that done. When healthy, he's been special. RailBoss likes this.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Revelation about Alvin Kamara's Injury Last Season Originally Posted by K Major A few posters here were hoping AK to be traded this off season knowing he was obviously injured in 2019. Finding another RB with Alvin's elite skill set is easier said that done. When healthy, he's been special. Key words Major, skill set, he can't be used as a bell cow or we see what happens. If Payton tries using him that way again I expect the same results, injured. Rugby Saint II likes this.

08-17-2020, 03:51 PM	#14
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,085 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Revelation about Alvin Kamara's Injury Last Season Originally Posted by halloween 65 Key words Major, skill set, he can't be used as a bell cow or we see what happens. If Payton tries using him that way again I expect the same results, injured. I can't foresee Payton not using Latavious Murray more this season. That would be... inconceivable. Rugby Saint II and halloween 65 like this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,838	Re: Revelation about Alvin Kamara's Injury Last Season Originally Posted by iceshack149 I can't foresee Payton not using Latavious Murray more this season. That would be... inconceivable. I dont know, Payton is kind of a master of "we need to run the ball more" yet in the moment his ego takes over and passing the ball becomes his entire play sheet. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,391	Re: Revelation about Alvin Kamara's Injury Last Season Originally Posted by dizzle88 I dont know, Payton is kind of a master of "we need to run the ball more" yet in the moment his ego takes over and passing the ball becomes his entire play sheet. Don't forget that Brees always has the opportunity to audible out of a run if the defense is showing run coverage. And that happens quite a bit, especially when the other team knows we WANT to try to establish the run. The key to Payton's offense has always been to take what the defense gives you. It has nothing to do with ego (on either Payton's or Brees' part) when they appear to "abandon" the run. It has everything to do with responding to what the defense shows. Is it always successful? Of course not. But, over the years, it is hard to argue with the overall success of Payton's offenses.
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08-18-2020, 08:09 AM	#17
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,958 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Revelation about Alvin Kamara's Injury Last Season Originally Posted by dam1953 Not sure if he was tentative, but the explosiveness and acceleration were surely lacking. Recall his first two seasons where it looked like he was pulling away from defenders without make much of an effort. Since he didn't have corrective surgery, we'll have to see if he regains that very same form.

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RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Revelation about Alvin Kamara's Injury Last Season Originally Posted by SmashMouth Since he didn't have corrective surgery, we'll have to see if he regains that very same form. AK needs to get smarter and choose his acrobatic moves wisely. It's when he elevates off his feet he becomes prone to injury from vicious hits not to mention hard landings.

08-19-2020, 10:41 AM	#19
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,391	Re: Revelation about Alvin Kamara's Injury Last Season Originally Posted by RailBoss AK needs to get smarter and choose his acrobatic moves wisely. It's when he elevates off his feet he becomes prone to injury from vicious hits not to mention hard landings. You are talking as if he is constantly getting injured. Every RB experiences injuries. It is all part of the job. Asking him to stop doing what makes him great doesn't make much sense.

08-19-2020, 10:43 AM	#20
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,391	Re: Revelation about Alvin Kamara's Injury Last Season Originally Posted by SmashMouth Since he didn't have corrective surgery, we'll have to see if he regains that very same form. He didn't have anything that needed surgery to correct, Smash.