As Johnson notes above, the attempts were all relatively short. That being said, Grupe actually missed two field goal attempts of less than 30 years last season. They were not automatic then, but they were in practice today.

As for kicks from 30-39 yards, he was perfect in 2023. He was 8-10 on attempts in the 40-49 yard range.

I listed Grupe as a Saints player with the most to lose in 2024 earlier this month. There’s plenty of pressure on the young boot to perform with young Charlie Smyth nipping at his heels.

Grupe had a rollercoaster of a rookie year. That’s completely normal. The normalcy does not stop doubt from fans, though. Heading into year two, the Saints have Charlie Smyth behind Grupe, battling for the starting role as New Orleans’ kicker.

— A to Z Sports

The Saints have signed Irish Kicker Charlie Smyth.

Here is Smyth burying a 63-yard field goal 👇
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— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) March 29, 2024

Grupe had some early struggles in 2024, but his overall season was better than some fans may have believed while it was going on.

A big missed kick against the Green Bay Packers in crunch time stands out, but that was included with those early issues for Grupe. You can argue that he was a top ten kicker in football during the second half of 2023.

Former Saints kicker Wil Lutz had struggles as a rookie but became a solid boot for New Orleans after that season. For Grupe, he may do the same. The first half of 2023 saw the most struggles for him, while the back half sound more success. The young kicker did make some franchise history in 2023, too. The campaign had its ups and downs, but he joined Lutz on a prestigious list.

— A to Z Sports

We will see if Grupe can continue his success throughout the rest of training camp. Not to mention, we’ll see Smyth get some opportunities as well. Keep up to date on an important position battle for the Saints here.