We said the same thing about Lutz will be fine. Thinking no way a small rookie like Grupe could beat out a ex Pro Bowl kicker until he did. Grupe has one year and a 81% line up against a presumably-raw big leg rookie in this year’s battle.
Coaches letting this play out as a legit competition. DA doesn’t have favoritism or attachment towards kicking specialists like SP did. He encourages competition and lets the best man win.