The New Orleans Saints One of their best offensive weapons was missing this week Alvin Camara. While being NFL network indicated Kamara is injured, Others reported The non-participation in the veteran’s continuous training is related to the contract. The three-time Pro Bowler is entering the final year of his rookie contract and will be number one on New Orleans’ list of future lucrative extensions.

What is required of the Kamara Saints in a new transaction? Running Back Is there really any leverage in a hold out? Can New Orleans pay for the camera ahead of the 2021 uncertain salary limit?

Let’s dive in and get some answers.

Does the camera have leverage on a hold out?

Not really, at least in terms of demanding a contract ahead of the 2020 season. Except for a very unlikely general animosity, in which the footsteps of people like Kamara Jamal Adams Yanik Nagaku, to ask for a trade, can stand by the saints and give RB His $ 2.37 million This year, then find out before the 2021 agency agency.

Why? This is because, if the camera lasts for a long time, including parts of the 2020 season, the new CBA suggests that an acquired season may be forced to be submitted to an independent agency. In short, he will become a regulated independent agent in 2021 (and will be under the control of the Saints). This is the same crisis Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook Found yourself in this office; Cook and Viking want to make a long-term deal, but they both know that time is part of the team.

Can the camera be given to the saints even in a big deal?

Yes. With the NFL suffering huge financial losses and the Kovid-19 Pandemic lowering the 2021 salary cap, teams will be even tougher in space after 2020. This is especially true in the case of the Saints, where most of the teams suffered a hat cut-down. But the reality is that they can do an extension work if they want to.

It may take some cap-saving cut in 2021, but there are candidates for it: WR Emmanuel Sanders (M 6M Savings), c Nick Easton ($ 6M), DT Malcolm Brown (M 5M). The Saints have a history of backing up big deals. If so Kansas City Chiefs, May be against the cap this year, may be given Patrick Mahms 10 years, 3 503M extension Chris Jones After four years, owning $ 80 million, the Saints can find a way to lock down the camera for a long time.

What does Kamara command in a new transaction?

Only he and his representative can decide where to place their flag in the discussions, but there is a reasonable argument Kamara Should do Command At least 15 million in a season In an extension.

First, let us outline the necessary objections:

1. But no one wants to give so much running back!
2. But Kamara doesn’t even run back a “full time”!
3. But Latavius ​​Murray He proved he could be replaced!
4. But he is hurt!

Let us now deal with each of them:

1. Tell it to Tennessee – they gave Derrick Henry, Traditional brewery, more dressed ground, four years, $ 50 million this office season; Or a Carolina that resets the entire market by giving Christian McCaffrey M 16M per year.
2. Chamber May be in a pitch number, Is limited to 60-70 percent of Saint’s aggressive snaps, but that means he a.) Low wear and tear in a position known to crash at low speeds; (B) is more efficient and productive than any other RB.
3. Do you mean Murray, who has made 40 catches in just one of his six-year career, will turn 31 in January? Yes, Reserve played well in 2019, but there is a reason why three different teams dropped him to second.
4. The camera lost three games in three years. Cook, who made more than $ 10 million a year in his next deal, lost 19 games in the same period. That label could be too bad.

The real icing numbers on the cake are whether the camera – with or without “limited” touches – is one of the best play makers in its position, or the full spectrum of offensive positions. Everyone knows that Kamara is an all-pro genius, but the raw construction shows that he is close to McCaffrey’s money.

Here is the total output output of Kamara from 2017 and all RBs with salary above M 10M per annum:

Even as a “pitch-seeing” RB, how in the world could you not compensate, overcoming that impact? Eclipse in yards.

The Saints may not like the idea of ​​“running backwards” for $ 15 million a season, or the equivalent of getting a traditional workhorse like Elliott in Dallas, but they can’t approach the camera discussions. As San Francisco 49ers Were compelled to reconcile with the notion of George Kittle (M 15M per year) is a broad receiver, he’s a tight end, and New Orleans have no choice but to look at Camara’s versatile role – and Three consecutive years At more than 80 receptions – as the center of contract negotiations.

This is unlikely to happen before the 2020 season, nor will it happen after the 2021 franchise tag or until something like that happens. If the saints want to keep the chamber around rather than auction it, his contract wants a la Brandin Cooks In 2017, it would be surprising if the end result doesn’t look like a four-year $ 60 million deal.