Congratulations Are In Order For Saints Rookie Kicker Blake Grupe

Kickers often get taken for granted unless they kick a game winner. Most often, they're remembered for their misses, especially game losing misses.

Groupe did well for a rookie, nothing earth shattering, but he did good. He had the deck sort of stacked against him from the start as far as fans go. He was chosen over a well loved long time saint who had recently been oft injured and under-performing. The fan base was divided over the decision. Then the beloved long time kicker goes on to have a really good season, playing for our longtime and loved head coach's new team.

Im pulling for him even though I hated losing Lutz. Im more upset that we could and should still have Morestead punting for us. Him and Lutz always made me feel like our kicking game was a strength, even when it struggled. Such is life for a fan of a pro sports team.