The Facts: Forget about Adrian Peterson and Mark Ingram. The play that might have drawn the loudest "oohs" and "ahhs" from the fans at last week's New Orleans Saints minicamp came from rookie running back Kamara.
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As ESPN.com's Mike Triplett stressed, Kamara is still going to play third fiddle to Ingram and Peterson -- for this year, at least. But the 5-10, 215-pounder from Tennessee adds even more potential to New Orleans' dynamic and versatile offense. They clearly have a vision for him as a pass-catching "joker" back in the mold of Darren Sproles and Reggie Bush. Kamara said he has often been described as a "dual-threat running back" and a "versatile running back" in the past. He had 74 catches for 683 yards and seven receiving touchdowns over the past two years, to go along with his 1,294 rushing yards and 16 TDs. But Kamara said he thinks the Saints will use him even more in that pass-catching role. That seems like a reasonable expectation. But one of the biggest keys for Kamara's playing time will be his ability as a pass-protector -- something Ingram is very good at, which is why Ingram will likely be on the field during many of New Orleans' passing downs.