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grandy
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What happened in this game sparked my interest, but it's more of a general question.
Why do teams, such as the Lions, elect to use a punter as the primary FG holder?
Obviously bringing in a skill player in the punter's place as the holder would throw up red flags to the opposing team.
Why not choose to have a backup QB/RB/WR as the primary holder? Players that are familiar with passing and running the ball at the pro level? Wouldn't having a capable skill player as the primary holder leave you with more options in the event of a fake, perhaps even a higher chance of success?
I know this question is mostly irrelevent since fakes rarely happen at the pro level, just curious.
Why do teams, such as the Lions, elect to use a punter as the primary FG holder?
Obviously bringing in a skill player in the punter's place as the holder would throw up red flags to the opposing team.
Why not choose to have a backup QB/RB/WR as the primary holder? Players that are familiar with passing and running the ball at the pro level? Wouldn't having a capable skill player as the primary holder leave you with more options in the event of a fake, perhaps even a higher chance of success?
I know this question is mostly irrelevent since fakes rarely happen at the pro level, just curious.