The Colts just made their kicker call: Spencer Shrader is the guy! Blake Grupe officially got cut, leaving Shrader as the only kicker on the roster right now. This is a huge win for Shrader, especially after how last season played out for him.
The 60-Yard Bomb That Locked It Down
Shrader might have sealed the deal with an absolute cannon shot yesterday, drilling a 60-yard field goal in the preseason finale. What a way to make a statement! But honestly, he was already looking like the frontrunner. He had clearly been outperforming Grupe in the previous two preseason games. This wasn’t some last-minute Hail Mary; Shrader consistently showed he was the better leg from the jump.
A Second Chance for Shrader
Talk about a comeback story! Last year, Shrader actually started the season as the Colts’ kicker. Then an injury sidelined him, and Grupe stepped in to take his place. That’s gotta sting, right? But now, Shrader’s healthy, back in form, and he’s taken his job right back. It’s a fresh start for him heading into the regular season.
With the kicking competition done, Shrader is the man for the Colts. It’s go-time, and he’s got to prove that 60-yarder wasn’t a fluke as the season gets underway.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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