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ArticleStan Brock weighs in on Alvin Kamara’s future, Erik McCoy’s importance to Saints
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Brock believes confidence will be a major factor in Alvin Kamara's 2026 season following the Saints making the splash signing of running back Travis Etienne Jr this offseason in free agency... If they start questioning what he can do, whether it's catching the ball out of the backfield, getting outside, it's going to chip away at his confidence.

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Etienne signing threatens Kamara's confidence and role; potential split looms.

Stan Brock warns that Kamara's confidence will be a major factor in his 2026 season following the Saints' free agency signing of Travis Etienne Jr, a running back with a similar playing style. Brock believes the addition of another accomplished back could make Kamara feel isolated and questioned by the organization, particularly regarding his ability to catch out of the backfield and get outside. This erosion of confidence—stemming from the modern NFL's reliance on free agency to replace veterans—could chip away at his performance. Brock acknowledged that if the relationship deteriorates, a split could ultimately be the best outcome for Kamara.

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