The CSC team doesn’t hold back when it comes to these fiery takes on the New Orleans Saints.Today, the Canal Street Chronicles team has three hot takes about the New Orleans Saints.
Jonny’s take: Paulson Adebo is a liability in coverage and is just a bad CB.
The former Stanford Cardinal is one of the most overrated players on the team. This started as soon as his rookie year. Most of the fanbase considered it a great rookie year, and better than the likes of Pete Werner. Adebo was seen as good because he had a couple of flashy picks and deflections.
However, fans fail to realize he allowed a ton of yards in coverage. Per PlayerProfiler, he allowed 44 receptions, 656 passing yards, and 5 TDs in coverage. These stats can vary from site to site, so you must look at multiple. Rotowire had Adebo responsible for 46 receptions, 686 passing yards, and four TDs. Both sites universally agree he gave up around 600+ yards.
It was his rookie year, and he showed some flashes, so it was hard to be as critical. However, you would hope he would improve in his sophomore year and eliminate mistakes.
Adebo, unfortunately, did the exact opposite. He looked absolutely lost when playing. Both sites had him giving up over 550+ yards in only 13 games. Opposing offenses would constantly pick on Adebo, and it would work. If the team wants any success this year, they have to have him play limited snaps.
Hayden K’s take: Derek Carr is a top 2 QB in the NFC
Now before the comment section goes crazy, this is on the notion that Aaron Rodgers goes to the Jets so put your pitch forks away. Obviously after the season Jalen Hurts just had, I have him as the top guy in the NFC, but after that it gets really murky. Dak led the league in INTs despite playing only 12 games. Kirk Cousins still can’t win a primetime game when it matters. Carr had a down year yes, but people forget how good he can be in a good system and with the right talent around him.
Carr passed for 4800 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2021 despite having essentially no reliable weapons. In 2020, despite a terrible defence and a lack of healthy weapons, he threw for 27 touchdowns to only 9 interceptions. Now, Justin Fields is undoubtedly on the rise, and Kyler Murray is extremely gifted when focused, but I need to see more from Fields and Kyler before I include them in that discussion. Stafford struggled all year and underperformed significantly, prompting him to consider retirement. With ARod all but gone from the NFC, the path is clear for DC to establish himself as the conference’s number two quarterback.
Gregory’s opinion: Alvin Kamara should not play another down for the Saints.
Alvin Kamara has become a Saints legend. His accomplishments to the team cannot be overstated, but at this stage in his career, the Saints must turn elsewhere for backfield performance. On the field, Kamara will be 28 years old this season, which is the typical year of decline for running backs. Last season, Kamara was likewise abysmal when the Saints needed him the most. Kamara’s receiving yards per game were the lowest in his career. He had the lowest number of first downs in his career. Kamara had his two worst yards per rush seasons in the last two years. The Saints have always been able to spot value in running backs.
Of course, Kamara’s off-field concerns must be considered. In March, Kamara pleaded not guilty to violence charges in Las Vegas. The video evidence, however, is damning for Kamara, who is depicted as the attacker to a lone man who was vastly outnumbered. Another footage shows Kamara boasting about the battery, showing his guilt. Even if the court action is dismissed or settled, the NFL court has no such options. The NFL is likely to suspend him for numerous games. If Kamara is slated to miss half the season and his contract with the Saints expires after next season, it seems possible that the Saints would look elsewhere.
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