NorthEast Skin Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Tupa on injured reserve http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=9669 The Redskins are expected to place punter Tom Tupa on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, ending the 17-year veteran's season. Tom Tupa Tupa suffered a back injury during warm-ups before the Aug. 19 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. After a series of doctor visits over the last two weeks, Tupa met with head coach Joe Gibbs and team officials at Redskins Park on Tuesday to discuss his status. The decision was made to put Tupa on Injured Reserve. The Redskins signed veteran punter Chris Mohr on Monday. Mohr, a 16-year vet who has played previously with the Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is expected to compete with first-year punter Andy Groom in the next week for the Redskins' punting job. Both Mohr and Groom also have experience serving as holders. Tupa served as the holder for long snapper Ethan Albright and kicker John Hall last season. Mohr has appeared in 239 games in his career. He has recorded 1,152 punts for a 40.4-yard career average, with 281 inside the 20. Groom replaced Tupa in each of the last two games and has played well as both a punter and holder. For the preseason, Groom has punted 13 times for a 42.3-yard average, with a long of 56 yards. He has landed six punts inside the 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 damn, and Tupa was nice last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Well.. guess that ends the Tupa mystery. Now we just need to see if Buddy Groom can handle new competition from Chris Mohr. Shame. Tupa had a great year last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlskinsfan Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Sucks for Tupa...i think Groom has done an outstanding job as punter...i really dont see the need to bring Mohr in...i could be missing something though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Buddy Groom? Isn't he a baseball Player? Andy Groom is the punter. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Sucks for Tupa...i think Groom has done an outstanding job as punter...i really dont see the need to bring Mohr in...i could be missing something though. He's most likely here to provide a little more competition for Groom is Practice, and the final Preseason game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I'd rather have Groom so he can stick around a while - does anyone know who the holder was for Hall in the last 2 games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 WASHINGTON REDSKINS PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release August 30, 2005 ASHBURN, VA - The Washington Redskins announced today they have placed P Tom Tupa on the injured reserve list with a back injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailYeah Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Sh#$#@! This is really going to hurt. Isn't it? Tupa and the TEAMS unit really were looking phenommenal, one of the best in the league. I don't know, I'm kind of concerned about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheREALJBird Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Buddy Groom? Isn't he a baseball Player?Andy Groom is the punter. Right? Yep...Buddy Groom was an Oriole last year now a Yankee this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Hunter #21 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 That really sux...Tupa was great last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Buddy Groom? Isn't he a baseball Player?Andy Groom is the punter. Right? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I'm such a jackass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 dang, but I'd like to see Groom win the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailVictory Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 As good as Groom has looked, Gibbs doesn't like taking chances with an unknown quantity. If Mohr is consistent with his placement, look for Gibbs to forgoe a couple of yards in punt average with Groom in place of a consistent veteran punter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 WTF? CUT THE GUY OR LEAST GET AN INJURY SETTLEMENT...dang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoCommiesGo Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 That sucks Tupa was awesome last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwasm Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 The thing that worries me is that Tupa also holds for John Hall. He's going to have to get used to whomever wins the punting job. Yes, both punters hold. But, you have to figure that he had some good chemistry with Tupa and now, literally, will have to start from scratch. How much do you want to bet we lose a close game because of a botched field-goal attempt this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouvan59 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I wonder if this is any reflection on Groom's ability as a holder? Groom's leg looks pretty strong and he gets good height on this kicks. The advantage Tupa was supposed to have was in directional punting and Groom has been doing a good job in that area too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalSkinsFan Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Yep, Tupa was very solid last year. I don't have the numbers in front of me, or recall where I saw the comparisons, but I think Groom has so far in camp had about the same distance as Tupa, but actually better hang time. Mohr is probably also here for insurance against further punter injuries. My guess is groom gets the job. There is the youth vs. experience factor here tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk4theHall81 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 WTF? CUT THE GUY OR LEAST GET AN INJURY SETTLEMENT...dang Why would you cut him, placing him on the injured list ensures your rights to him. Tupa was damn good last year, we dont just want to let him go if he can come back next year :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Tooth Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 We want Groom as our punter anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Looks like we will have to Groom a new punter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooper Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I think Gibbs has concerns about Groom as a holder. Roll the dice, Gibbs. I mean, we're not going to have to punt the ball more than three or four times all year anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Groom was the holder during the preseason games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 We now have a open roster spot before the next cuts. Who should we resign from our cut list or should we sign another teams cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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