As a punter, Jack Fox was a pleasant revelation in Detroit in 2020. One of the few bright spots on the team, Fox was a second-team All-Pro for his glorious punting prowess in his first season as the Lions punter.
But punting isn’t the only part of Fox’s game, and the Pro Bowler is working hard to get his duties as the team’s holder up to snuff.
He wasn’t particularly good at it in 2020, and it led to issues for now-departed kicker Matt Prater. The veteran placekicker had his worst full season since 2008, and at least a couple of Prater’s missed kicks featured subpar holds from Fox.
Fox worked with long snapper Don Muhlbach earlier this offseason in Texas, and he’s getting plenty of work in OTAs and this week’s minicamp.
“I think I’ve gotten to be a better holder so far, especially being here the last couple weeks, getting a lot of snaps,” Fox said after Wednesday’s practice. “Having two kickers and two snappers, I’m getting a lot of work at holding.”
Thus far, there is no camp competition for Fox as the holder. Backup QBs Tim Boyle and David Blough have not rotated in for reps at all, a clear sign Fox’s focus on his holding is a good idea.
