In Gibbs' post-practice presser on
skins.com Gibbs stressed that this guy is someone Danny Smith knows, and someone who has been a holder for PATs/FGs. Also, he's worked with Albright before.
So clearly they're worried about the holder stuff. Gibbs also said they're getting a detailed second opinion from a doctor on Tupa's condition--they'll review it tonight/tomorrow. That may determine it.
Does anyone know who held PATs/FGs in the steelers game? Wonder if Tupa is done, and they're bringing in this guy for some last-game competition with Groom? Or maybe they're just not sold on Groom. We'll see.
As for Hawkins, they did the injury settlement IN ORDER TO release him. Don't quite know how it all works, but my guess is that if you're cut when injured, you get certain rights.
As for Manuel White, my guess is they see him in practice a lot, so that will be the key. Also, I think he plays specials. It would surprise me if they cut a 4th rounder, especially one who has to learn the complex Gibbs' H-back. Again, we'll see--we need a good young backup for Cooley, and we could use a legit FB for short yardage. Not sure that's really Cooley's thing...