fields handled punting duties for the dolphins during all 16 games of his rookie season. his 77 punts averaged 43.2 yards in length, with 10 of them landing inside the opponent's 20-yard line. he also served as the holder on field goals and extra points. his gross average ranked seventh in the afc and led all four rookie punters in the nfl that season and has improved in all facets of his game every season since.