NFL World Reacts to Bill Belichick's Major Praise for Punter

[{"selector":"#anim-9ea93def-3554-40ec-8b75-e1870d3df883 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.874999829338588%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google On Wednesday, Lions punter and expert in field position optimization Jack Fox received high praise from Bill Belichick.

[{"selector":"#anim-c411554b-3127-416e-8795-ec11ebf4f361 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.389404177878664%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google The six-time Super Bowl champion raved about Fox's skill in all facets of his profession at his midweek press conference.

[{"selector":"#anim-d1bd3e8a-874c-40f0-8135-a0715c90866d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.874999829338588%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google Fox is a weapon, according to Belichick. He is a weapon who can kickoff, punt, punt for distance, and throw the ball like a quarterback.

[{"selector":"#anim-8ca5ad7c-86ff-49df-8d79-c2530dc13113 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.27343738636794%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google He made a throw that was 15 yards deep with good coverage, and he placed it there. In the league, the top punter. He is extraordinary.

[{"selector":"#anim-899860ef-0aec-4f07-8d60-c57bb50f4878 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google On social media, the NFL community responded to BB's remarks. One user wrote, "Punter praise from Bill Belichick is always welcome."

[{"selector":"#anim-379141fd-71d6-401c-adc7-573588d29aa3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google A Detroit supporter yelled, "Lions W."

[{"selector":"#anim-50476ada-513e-44c1-aaa2-253480c63739 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.874999829338588%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google Another said, "Shoulda punted against. the Vikings."

[{"selector":"#anim-eb87390e-b392-4f36-bbcf-9159b570d195 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.389404177878664%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google When the head coach of the other team starts speaking with reporters about your punter, you know you're going to lose.