Blake Grupe left SoFi Stadium on crutches and with a brace on his leg, and that means the Rams are in the market for a kicker for the second time in as many weeks. After signing Grupe after Week 5, they’ll be signing yet another kicker after Week 6, and it’s all thanks to an incredibly courageous, albeit ill-fated, tackle attempt.
The Wild Tackle That Ended It
Seriously, this guy Grupe went for it. His injury was the direct result of an effort to make a tackle on a kickoff return. You gotta respect the heart there, especially when the dude is listed at just 5-7 and 156 pounds. We’re talking about a kicker throwing his body into the fray, and that takes some serious guts. Unfortunately, that hit is apparently going to end Grupe’s time with the Rams. Talk about a brutal way to lose your spot on the roster, huh?
Another Kicker, Another Problem for the Rams
So, now the Rams have to figure out their kicker situation again. Will they bring back Harrison Mevis or look elsewhere for help? That’s the immediate question, but honestly, it’s far from the biggest problem this team is facing right now. They’re sitting at a grim 2-4 after six games, and every loss just pushes them closer and closer to being out of postseason contention. It’s a rough look, man.
Can this team heat up? Yeah, it’s possible. Will they actually do it? We’ll find out, one game at a time. This season is on the brink, and they’ve got to turn it around ASAP.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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