The New Orleans Saints completed a major task this week. They extended star running back Alvin Kamara through the 2026 season. He wants to retire a Saint, and this deal helps him accomplish that, potentially.
No matter what - one thing has always remained clear. The veteran RB loves New Orleans, and New Orleans loves him back. Kamara discussed his thought process during the contract situation with the media on Wednesday afternoon.
Kamara compares his situation to Spider-Man
"It wouldn't even look right... It would be like Venom - if I put on another uniform, like it'd be like my real self trying to rip away from the other uniform... I'm here, man. I love this city."
-- Kamara on considering himself on another team
If you don't know what he's referring to, check out the GIF below for more context. Also, just go watch Spider-Man 3 at your earliest convenience, because how have you not seen that movie by the year 2024?
Spider-Man tries to pull off the "Venom" symbiote that morphs around him like his normal red suit. Kamara's comparison makes plenty of sense because it feels like he belongs in the black and gold of New Orleans.
The star running back described the loyalty he feels from the Saints and their fans. he appreciates how much support he has garnered over the years and can't really imagine being on another NFL roster.
“I think I would lose my flame if I went somewhere else." -- Kamara
There is no doubting Kamara's commitment to seeing the Saints succeed. His deal is a solid one for a veteran running back, but it also helps the team's salary cap situation in 2025. For his talent, the price tag is well worth the player.
Further than the field, it is a unique relationship between arguably the best running back in franchise history and the city. There will truly ever only be one Alvin Kamara.
