Started By
Message
locked post

What is Kamara’s trade value?

Posted on 12/4/19 at 1:49 pm
Posted by Lsujacket66
Member since Dec 2010
4978 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 1:49 pm
Curious what he’d be worth...

Think there’s a strong argument we would be better off in the future trading Kamara, drafting someone like CEH or Swift and using the $ that would’ve gone to Kamara to pay the young talent on D or Ramcyzk
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
28032 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 1:54 pm to
Dude
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
175640 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 1:56 pm to
quote:

Dude


its a legit topic of discussion imo.
Posted by whodat22
Member since Sep 2014
1300 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 2:01 pm to
Trade Kamara and draft an lsu player. Right on par with the burrow threads
Posted by stelly1025
Lafayette
Member since May 2012
9866 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 2:05 pm to
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
28032 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 2:09 pm to
quote:

its a legit topic of discussion imo.




what? to trade away every great player we draft? He is a unique talent that fits what we do perfectly. He is everything Bush was supposed to be but was not, yet many wanted Bush to be here forever.

It took us this long to finally find him, yet we are supposed to now trade him? This is getting to be ridiculous.
Posted by YoubeHillin
Lake charles
Member since Sep 2019
671 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 2:09 pm to
quote:

Trade Kamara and draft an lsu player. Right on par with the burrow threads


Not really. Its true that kamara is a generational talent but we need to invest in our oline and dline. I think we get near equal production from an upgrade at LG and a RB drafted in the 3rd rd
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
175640 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 2:13 pm to
quote:

what? to trade away every great player we draft?


we have a huge qb situation looming. Our starter and our backup are in last year of deals and both are carrying nearly 25 mill in cap over next 2 years.

we already paid big money to MT which appears to absolutely have been the right call. now paying another 12-15 mill a year to Kamara is a bit... expensive. Its not cap crushing but makes you think if say we flip alvin for a 1st and a future 3 or something.

We do have lots of young players that we'd like to keep long term. Ramczyk, Marcus Williams, Vonn Bell, Eli Apple, Marshon Lattimore, have a LG issue this offseason as well, Rankins....

When we ponder such things, its also a compliment to the value they bring.
This post was edited on 12/4/19 at 2:14 pm
Posted by swagsurfin7
Founder of the Alex Morgan Fan Club
Member since Dec 2009
7290 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 2:22 pm to
quote:

Think there’s a strong argument we would be better off in the future trading Kamara,


Shut up and go away
Posted by WhereDaGoldAt
Richmond, VA
Member since Aug 2017
386 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 2:46 pm to
stop posting
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
73893 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 2:53 pm to
quote:

Trade Kamara and draft an lsu player. Right on par with the burrow threads



mAkE tAySoM rB
Posted by Thracken13
Aft Cargo Hold of Serenity
Member since Feb 2010
18530 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 3:03 pm to
his trade value is go frick yourself you Goddamn moron.
Posted by ulsaint
Member since Oct 2007
2460 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 3:14 pm to
Lots of hate for a legit question. Paying RBs never pays off so it's at least worth exploring.

As good as he is, I don't think he'd get as much return as we'd like. Probably a mid 1st and a 3rd/4th because of the upcoming contract.
Posted by BlackAdam
Member since Jan 2016
7028 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 3:18 pm to
Kamara's trade value is not as high as his production value.
Posted by Lsujacket66
Member since Dec 2010
4978 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 3:37 pm to
quote:

Lots of hate for a legit question. Paying RBs never pays off so it's at least worth exploring.

As good as he is, I don't think he'd get as much return as we'd like. Probably a mid 1st and a 3rd/4th because of the upcoming contract

Kind of amazed so many are acting as if this is absurd and not mounting an argument for paying Kamara, my argument for trading him is pretty simple... use that $ to keep Ram and Bell etc.... if you pay Kamara you’re going to sacrifice likely multiple current starters
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
175640 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 3:41 pm to
one different angle is that maybe saints can use this downish year to lock him up in a more affordable longterm deal that works for both sides instead of him commanding rb/wr hypbrid legit max type money.
Posted by Drew Brews
SG·LA
Member since Feb 2018
1958 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 3:45 pm to
I get where you're coming from... big contracts to RB's usually don't work out, nor are they a good value vs other positions. However, he's only 24. Signing him through his age 30 season is a good play.

Your culture also matters both in the locker room, and in relation to fans. Trading away all your great players before you have to pay them is a good way to empty the Dome and alienate your players.
Posted by lionward2014
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2015
13289 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 3:51 pm to
quote:

Kamara's trade value is not as high as his production value


My thoughts as well. I get the logic behind trading him, but don't think we will have a team give us enough in return. I would hate to lose him for free though.
Posted by Weekend Warrior79
Member since Aug 2014
20602 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 3:58 pm to
quote:

Its not cap crushing but makes you think if say we flip alvin for a 1st and a future 3 or something.


I think at best you are looking at a conditional 3rd. He has 1 year left on his deal, and there would be legit concern over whether he can carry the load considering his injuries and not being as productive. Whoever we trade him to would want the draft pick to be conditional on signing him to a long-term deal.

I also don't believe his lack of production is his fault. The past few games he is getting hit as soon as he touches the ball. You can't expect any RB to perform consistently under that type of abuse.
Posted by Northshore Saint
Loranger, LA
Member since Feb 2013
1864 posts
Posted on 12/4/19 at 4:15 pm to
quote:


Your culture also matters both in the locker room, and in relation to fans. Trading away all your great players before you have to pay them is a good way to empty the Dome and alienate your players.



That's basically what the Patriots do. How many guys other than Brady have they given big money to? I get both sides of the argument though.

One way they could make it work is if they bring in a rookie to replace Brees in the next couple of years. Then they'd have a window to lock up Kamara, Ram, Lattimore, Bell, etc. while that QB is on his rookie deal. If not Bridgewater would have to sign a very, very cap friendly deal or they go out and find a cheap veteran trying to rehab their career like a Marcus Mariota or Andy Dalton.
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 4Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookXInstagram