In the modern NFL, it comes as no surprise to any fan when news of a big star holding out on contract negotiations arises. Alvin Kamara is one of the many stars the Saints have.
We are living in the era of player empowerment in many ways, and players will ensure that they are paid what they believe themselves to be worth before committing to a team for years to come.
Individuals at the wide receiver and running back positions especially are unafraid to hold out due to their awareness of their marketability and productivity for the team as a whole.