Saints running back has a brand new opportunity in 2024

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Adam Holt | Last updated Jun 24, 2024 11:48 PM ET

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of talent on offense in 2024. They have a new play-caller in Klint Kubiak, and there's a quiet confidence around the unit under him. They're working harder to prepare than they have in recent years, and hopefully for fans, that will show up on the field.

Can another running back step up alongside Alvin Kamara - given he suits up for the team in 2024? Jamaal Williams is a veteran option for the offense, but a young player can make an even bigger impact this season.

Kendre Miller can make plays in Kubiak's offense

In his first year, Miller showed that he can be patient with the ball in his hands, a trait that will remind Saints fans of fellow RB Alvin Kamara. Kamara's patience and smooth elusiveness is among the best ever seen in the league. Miller's not there yet, but he's doing what he can to prove his worth.

As for Miller, he will need to stay available in 2024 for New Orleans. He missed nine games in 2023.

RB Kendre Miller saw 14 opps in Week 18 vs ATL.

He doesn't turn 22 for another 37 days. And if it helps your brain, include him in this year's rookie RB class after he missed 9 games last year. pic.twitter.com/oaWE0kSnfp
— Kyle Borgognoni (@kyle_borg) May 5, 2024

Can’t wait to see more out of Kendre Miller this year…@Offical_dre11
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— Barstool NOLA (@BarstoolNOLA) June 7, 2024

The young RB also recently discussed the new offense. He believes that they're more versatile now.

“I feel like we’re way more versatile now.”

— Kendre Miller on how the running backs will be utilized in the new offense pic.twitter.com/pfKWz5OOwN
— NOF (@nofnetwork) June 13, 2024

If they're going to have a multi-headed monster in the backfield, Miller will be an impactful player for New Orleans.

Not to mention, who knows what happens with Alvin Kamara? The expectation is that the Saints and the veteran RB figure out a reworked deal to keep him in black and gold. What if they don't, though?

Miller would be thrust into, at minimum, a timeshare as the starting running back on an offense that is confident that they will improve in a major way in 2024.

Regardless, Miller's explosiveness and pass catching ability will get him onto the field as a second-year RB in black and gold.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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