Andrew Whitworth was still stewing over the Los Angeles Rams’ loss when he noticed Harrison Mevis apparently enjoying a postgame conversation. That image stuck with him.
The former Rams offensive tackle took issue with the kicker laughing with Buffalo Bills players after a painful overtime defeat, questioning whether Mevis understood how much the result meant to the locker room.
Andrew Whitworth Takes Issue With Harrison Mevis’ Reaction
“The biggest thing that just irritates me, I’m still salty about it,”Whitworth said on “Fitz & Whit”.
“It’s one thing to have some of these kicks missed. And Harrison Mevis is obviously, you know, this year it’s been a struggle.”
Then came the part that really bothered him.
“But like post-game I’m watching, he’s laughing and kekeing with guys.”
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Whitworth recalled how he handled his own costly mistakes. Giving up a late sack or pressure would send him straight to the locker room, angry with himself and uninterested in conversation. Watching Mevis socialize after the loss clashed with that approach.
“If you’re in the mood to go laugh and kiki with some Bills players after the game, you don’t match up to the head coach’s mentality,” Whitworth said. “’Cause I know that dude. Like the whole world stops when he doesn’t perform.”
His comments reflected his interpretation of Mevis’ demeanor. A postgame exchange cannot establish how deeply a player feels a loss, but Whitworth argued that appearances carry weight inside an NFL organization.
He wanted teammates to see the same frustration he felt.
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Rams Change Kickers After Another Costly Night
Mevis missed a field goal in regulation and had his 48-yard attempt blocked by Greg Rousseau in overtime. Tyler Bass subsequently made a 45-yarder to give Buffalo a 37–34 win. The ending also promptedcriticism of the Rams’ decision to trust the kicking game.
Los Angeles moved quickly afterward. On Tuesday, Sean McVay confirmed the team was waiving Mevis and signing Blake Grupe.
The broader special teams performance offers plenty of reason for concern. Through Week 5, the Rams grade dead last among all teams inPFN’s Special Teams Impact Metric, with a 65.0 score.
Whitworth connected the change to his argument about fitting the team’s mentality, although he did not establish that Mevis’ postgame behavior caused the roster decision.
“There’s an identity and mentality to our football team,” he said. “When we see that after a game, it’s not a discredit to him. It’s like, hey man, maybe it’s not a fit.”
He also emphasized the urgency surrounding Matthew Stafford and the Rams’ veteran core. In his view, teammates chasing a championship need to feel that everyone carries the disappointment home with them.
“Remember, perception is reality a lot in the NFL,” Whitworth said. “It doesn’t seem like this hurts you as bad as it’s going to hurt all of us.”
Mevis’ kicks were already under scrutiny. Whitworth made clear that, for him, the evaluation continued after the final whistle.
This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.