The entire New Orleans Saints organization received a shock when head coach Sean Payton announced that he was stepping down as the team's leader. Reactions immediately began to pour in, though some of the coolest to see were from players that Payton coached. Another player, Saints star running back Alvin Kamara, shared a heartfelt moment with Payton.

Very cool moment between Saints star Alvin Kamara and Sean Payton. Kamara told his former head coach that he appreciates him for giving him a chance when the odds were stacked against him.

In a moment that will likely bring many Saints fans to tears, Kamara told Payton that he loves him. In a response on Twitter, Payton then told his former running back that he appreciates the hard work he put in after getting that chance.

Payton then labeled Kamara as ‘special.' These two men have a lot of appreciation for each other, as they both grew as people during their time together but also accomplished quite a bit on the football field, too.

With Payton calling the shots and Kamara in the backfield, the Saints ranked in the top-10 in scoring offense in each year from 2017-2020.

However, judging by this interaction, the love and respect that Sean Payton and Alvin Kamara have for each other goes far beyond the football field.