In hindsight, Drew Brees’ 2006 free agency left multiple teams looking dejected. The former-San Diego Chargers had given up on him after a season-ending shoulder injury, which also deterred the Miami Dolphins — to the New Orleans Saints’ benefit. But the Chargers had been looking for a reason to move on from Brees after drafting Philip Rivers the year before, which still doesn’t quite check out.
It’s not a problem that Alvin Kamara anticipates he’ll experience any time soon. The Saints’ Pro Bowl running back signed a long-term contract extension just before the season started, and he’s already building his case for Offensive Player of the Year honors.