Alvin Kamara is the New Orleans Saints’ unequivocal offensive MVP through the first month of the season. There is little question of who has been the best player not only on the offense but the team in general.
This was the exact impact Klint Kubiak was supposed to have when he came into New Orleans. Dennis Allen hired Kubiak to rejuvenate a stagnant offense. The Shannahan-Kubiak system is the most sought after offensive scheme in the league and it starts with the running backs.
Kamara seemed to be held back by how he was used. Kamara’s strong start to the season only further confirmed this belief. He is back to being dynamic in the run game and the passing attack. The latter had faded recently without the creative routes and opportunities we saw earlier in his career.
Kamara has the most rushing touchdowns and scrimmage yards in the NFL going into Week 5. He’s taken the increased workload and is turning it into one of the most productive seasons in his career.
Some questioned if Kamara lost his explosiveness. The answer is clearly no. In a contract year, the start to the season has silenced many doubters.
