Rams Replace 'The Thiccer Kicker' Mevis with Grupe, Sparking Social Media Frenzy
The Rams parted ways with kicker Harrison Mevis following missed field goals, bringing in Blake Grupe, who weighs 89 pounds less.
The Los Angeles Rams have released kicker Harrison Mevis, a move that followed his two missed field goals during the team's overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. Mevis, known for the nickname "The Thiccer Kicker" due to his larger physique for the position, has been replaced by Blake Grupe.
Grupe, a former kicker for the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts, was previously on the New York Jets' practice squad. The weight difference between the two kickers is significant: Mevis is listed at 6'0" and 245 pounds, while Grupe is listed at 5'7" and 156 pounds. This creates an 89-pound discrepancy between the team's former and current placekickers.
The change has drawn considerable attention on social media, with users humorously commenting on the stark contrast in the kickers' sizes. Comments included "The thinner kicker," "The thicker kicker wasn’t kicking it so they went to a light weight," and "McVay said ‘We’re going to go completely the other way with this.'"
The Rams will face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, and attention will be focused on Grupe's performance, with fans prioritizing successful kicks regardless of the kicker's physical attributes.