New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara. Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Alvin Kamara makes public endorsement for Saints head coach

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated Jan 21, 2025 3:43 PM ET

Alvin Kamara knows who he is casting his ballot for in the New Orleans Saints’ head-coaching race.

The Saints star running back Kamara took to his X page on Tuesday to issue a public endorsement for the team’s head coach vacancy. Kamara expressed his support for Darren Rizzi, who finished out the season as New Orleans’ interim head coach.

Aite my vote for head coach rhyme wit Fizzi…

— Alvin Kamara (@A_kamara6) January 21, 2025

Rizzi, 54, is an obvious candidate for the job after taking over for the fired Dennis Allen in early November. While he only went 3-5 to end the season, Rizzi has been with the Saints since 2019 and also possesses a real intensity that seems to resonate.

As for Kamara, 29, he is a homegrown five-time Pro Bowler who is still under contract for two more full seasons, so his opinion figures to have at least some weight. But Rizzi getting the job is no guarantee as the Saints are considering some higher-ceiling names in their search as well (while Rizzi also interviews with other NFL teams).

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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