During an already busy offseason, Jaguars punter Brad Nortman has adjusted to playing for a new team for the first time in his career, become familiar living in a new city with his wife and started to fine-tune his own mechanics.

So why is he so worried about kicker Jason Myers?

Because in addition to his responsibilities, Nortman will also be the holder for Myers. That means learning everything about his new teammate - how Myers prefers the football to be held, the timing of his steps and follow through and anything else that can help make his job easier.

Nortman probably even knows what Myers likes best for breakfast, lunch and dinner by now.

"You're in total service mode," Nortman said of his role in the holder-kicker partnership. "You totally try to serve the kicker as much as you can because he's the one who is making the contact. I just do whatever I can for Jason."

Making life as easy as possible for Myers will make life better for Jaguars fans.

As a rookie last season, Myers connected on 26 of 30 field goal attempts, including a 53-yard game-winner against Baltimore in November. However, he was dogged because of his league-leading seven missed extra points.

Nortman, who signed a four-year deal worth $8.8 million in March, wasn't around for those struggles. He is confident the trio of Myers, himself and long snapper Carson Tinker can clean up any issues that might lead to similar problems this season.

"Luckily, with Jason and Carson, they both are great professionals, and they know what they are doing," Nortman said. "It hasn't been too bad. I'm lucky to be able to work with those guys."

Of Nortman, Myers said: "Everything has gone smooth. He's a pro's pro."

Oh yeah, Nortman also has to focus on his punting duties.

He was signed to replace former third-round pick Bryan Anger after the two had mostly similar numbers last season.

Punting for Carolina, Nortman, a former sixth-round pick, finished 17th in the league with a net average of 39.8 yards over 70 punts and had five touchbacks. Anger was just about the same, finishing with a net average of 39.5 yards on 80 punts with four touchbacks.

While opponents averaged 7.8 yards per return on punts from Nortman, they returned Anger's an average of 10.3 yards.

Asked if he would be fine only punting about once a game because of the team's rapidly developing offense, Nortman joked: "I'm looking for some with zero."

Of course, Nortman will be utilized more often than that, and he has garnered positive reviews so far from the Jaguars coaching staff.

At the end of the team's June minicamp, coach Gus Bradley said he was pleased with he had seen - albeit not too much - from Nortman during special teams work.

"I watch him like you guys watch him in the beginning [of practice]," he said. "He seems very consistent. He's got a great demeanor about him. Again, we'll wait and see how it happens in training camp. Everything is great."

Nortman sounded equally at ease. He said he will continue to make minor adjustments to his technique but believes he is primed for a strong first season in Jacksonville.

"I almost wish it was the season right now," Nortman said at the time. "Because I'm hitting the ball how I want to."

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