He was drafted in May to be the team's kicker. Certainly Mehlhaff couldn't do worse than a blocked kick returned for a touchdown and another miss that would have given the Saints the lead late (Gramatica Monday).
Mehlhaff has a moderately strong and quite precise foot. He made 77 percent of his kicks in college as a member of the Wisconsin Badgers and can hit from up to 55 yards out (career long is 52).
A missed 40 yard kick in the final preseason game was essentially the difference between a job and walking. Otherwise, the two were about even.
Gramatica has misfired on two chances to potentially win games for the Saints. The other came September 21 against the Broncos.
It's time New Orleans took a different direction. Mehlhaff is waiting, ready for another chance.
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