Alvin Kamara Expresses His Frustration: Sacrifice Needs to Be Made to Perform at a Certain Level

Marcelo Unda • October 16, 2023

Another disappointing loss for the Saints yesterday after losing to  the Houston Texans 20-13. The Saints offense is clearly an issue scoring a total of 13 points in a game the defense held the Texans to 3 points in the 2nd half in a one score game. I know fans are frustrated with the start of the season. It's  surprising to know the players are just as frustrated.

You can hear the tone in Kamara's voice on how the team's playing.

In the clip, he says, 

 Personally, I sacrifice family time. Personal Time. During this time you can't do everything you want to do.

Are players on the team not completely focus? Is he talking about the coaches?  Is to a group of players?

I've been on Thomas' side with this argument. Stop blaming the coaches and go play the game. It felt like in the fourth quarter the players were just taking control of the offense.  As if they weren't even listening to the plays called by Carmichael. At the end of the day, you as the coach have to put the players in the position to succeed. You could see in that final drive Carmichael had no options to win the game.

To hear this come from a former player justifies how the fan base feels as fans.  The team has been assemble. You have the keys to car. Seize the moment and take advantage of the opportunity. It just seems Pete Carmichael doesn't know how play call, script plays, or manage in game situations. Carmichael has been in the NFL long enough where he should be able perform at least an average level.


I have a hard time believing the players have it out against Dennis Allen. Players like Demario Davis and Cameron Jordan were excited to have him become the Saints new Head Coach. We've seen Michael Thomas and Allen high fiving and pumping each other up. You can criticize Allen on choosing Grupe over Lutz after Grupe hasn't been able to deliver any game winners this season. Was Lutz really a better option?


I can understand Dennis Allen not making any OC changes 4 weeks into the season. If you fire someone midseason you better be sure there is someone in the building who can do it better. Now after 6 weeks and no changes have been made leads me to believe that there isn't anyone in the building who can do it better. Allen will have to manage what he has in house in order to preserve the season, and compete for a NFC South Division title. Saints sit one game back in the division with Jaguars, @ Colts, Bears, and @ Vikings before their week 10 bye. The season will be back on as long as they go 3-1 & the lost is to neither the Bears or Vikings in the NFC.


Easier said than done.

@marcelo_unda



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Pelicans @ Nuggets Takeaways

By Chrissy Smith • October 30, 2025
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Celtics @ Pelicans Takeaways

By Chrissy Smith • October 28, 2025
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