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Over-Head · 02-19-2009, 12:40 PM

sorry if re-post

Lechler becomes highest-paid punter

David White, Chronicle Staff Writer
Thursday, February 19, 2009

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...SPFU160N57.DTL

(02-18) 20:41 PST -- The Raiders re-signed four-time Pro Bowl punter Shane Lechler to a four-year contract Wednesday. Team officials declined to say what it is worth, but did say it will make him the highest-paid punter in NFL history.

NFL.com reported the contract pays Lechler $12 million, but a team source said that was not accurate. He will make an estimated $4 million in guaranteed money, the team source said.

Whatever the value, it was enough to keep Lechler from hitting the free-agent market, where multiple teams were gearing to make a run for the NFL's all-time leader in punting average.

Now, the Raiders will turn their full attention to their other Pro Bowler: cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, who can become a free agent Feb. 27 if the Raiders do not apply the franchise tag by today's 1 p.m. deadline.
The Raiders are trying to sign Asomugha to a long-term contract that will make him one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL. Asomugha has not agreed to terms, but a high-ranking official said there is still a chance the deal can get done.

Lechler, 32, made his fourth Pro Bowl last season. He was drafted by the Raiders in the fifth round in 2000 out of Texas A&M and quickly became one of the premier NFL punters.

His career 46.8-yard gross average is an ongoing NFL record.
In 2007, he set the NFL single-season record with a 41.1-yard net punting average.

Asomugha will make $11.7 million next season if the Raiders use the franchise tag on him a second straight year.

sedated · 02-19-2009, 01:01 PM

This could suck when its time for Colquitt to re-up

Stewie · 02-19-2009, 01:05 PM

I love it every time Lechler trots on the field.

Chief Roundup · 02-19-2009, 01:05 PM

Just heard you guys also sign Namdi to a 3 yr 45 mil extension WOW

blueballs · 02-19-2009, 01:07 PM

crazy Al
setting the bar

Mr. Laz · 02-19-2009, 01:32 PM

3/4 million a year for a punter .. .yikes

Sweet Daddy Hate · 02-19-2009, 01:43 PM

Alzheimer's In The House, Yo!

"Mmmm....how much for that bag o' dicks, sonny"?

Chief Faithful · 02-19-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

3/4 million a year for a punter .. .yikes

Not when its your main offensive weapon. Always punting from your own territory helps the average.

SPATCH · 02-19-2009, 01:53 PM

were gonna be ok. were fine.

Kerberos · 02-19-2009, 02:07 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3919067

Now they give up the bank to make Nnamdi Asomugha the HIGHEST paid DB in history to this point.

This offseason is going to be great with Greasy Al still calling the shots.

The Oakland Raiders reached agreement with cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on a $45.3 million, three-year contract that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.

Sources said Asomugha is guaranteed $28.5 million in a complicated deal that features a provision in which the entire contract can be guaranteed if the Raiders decide to keep the 27-year-old for the third season.

This was the second major re-signing by the Raiders in two days; on Wednesday, Shane Lechler agreed to a four-year, $16 million contract, the richest ever for a punter.

Both deals were negotiated by agent Tom Condon, with Raiders owner Al Davis having significant involvement in brokering the agreements.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 02-19-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerberos

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3919067

Now they give up the bank to make Nnamdi Asomugha the HIGHEST paid DB in history to this point.

This offseason is going to be great with Greasy Al still calling the shots.

The Oakland Raiders reached agreement with cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on a $45.3 million, three-year contract that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.

Sources said Asomugha is guaranteed $28.5 million in a complicated deal that features a provision in which the entire contract can be guaranteed if the Raiders decide to keep the 27-year-old for the third season.

This was the second major re-signing by the Raiders in two days; on Wednesday, Shane Lechler agreed to a four-year, $16 million contract, the richest ever for a punter.

Both deals were negotiated by agent Tom Condon, with Raiders owner Al Davis having significant involvement in brokering the agreements.

And this person is who? Exactly.

Kerberos · 02-19-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

And this person is who? Exactly.

That question should make my point even MORE had he not been one of Chokelands better DB's.

NOT 3 years for 45M good though

R&GHomer · 02-19-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Congrats on overpaying a player (again) who plays the least important position in football.

Until the one on your team sucks monkey bawls

Sweet Daddy Hate · 02-19-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerberos

That question should make my point even MORE had he not been one of Chokelands better DB's.

NOT 3 years for 45M good though

I'm dead serious; I can not recall this guys name passing over anyone's lips in any consistent kind of way.

Thinking back to our victory in the Suckage Bowl, I remember Russell, Ferguson, and whoever Flowers clocked. That's it.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 02-19-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by R&GHomer

Until the one on your team sucks monkey bawls

Quote:

Renovations be damned! Carl needs to be lynched and ran out of town Frankenstein style

Goapics1 · 02-19-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

Framed?

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Over-Head Boom, Boom , Crash Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In my shed Casino cash: $9995760	Were Keep'n Lechler!!! sorry if re-post Lechler becomes highest-paid punter David White, Chronicle Staff Writer Thursday, February 19, 2009 http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...SPFU160N57.DTL (02-18) 20:41 PST -- The Raiders re-signed four-time Pro Bowl punter Shane Lechler to a four-year contract Wednesday. Team officials declined to say what it is worth, but did say it will make him the highest-paid punter in NFL history. NFL.com reported the contract pays Lechler $12 million, but a team source said that was not accurate. He will make an estimated $4 million in guaranteed money, the team source said. Whatever the value, it was enough to keep Lechler from hitting the free-agent market, where multiple teams were gearing to make a run for the NFL's all-time leader in punting average. Now, the Raiders will turn their full attention to their other Pro Bowler: cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, who can become a free agent Feb. 27 if the Raiders do not apply the franchise tag by today's 1 p.m. deadline. The Raiders are trying to sign Asomugha to a long-term contract that will make him one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL. Asomugha has not agreed to terms, but a high-ranking official said there is still a chance the deal can get done. Lechler, 32, made his fourth Pro Bowl last season. He was drafted by the Raiders in the fifth round in 2000 out of Texas A&M and quickly became one of the premier NFL punters. *His career 46.8-yard gross average is an ongoing NFL record.* In 2007, he set the NFL single-season record with a 41.1-yard net punting average. Asomugha will make $11.7 million next season if the Raiders use the franchise tag on him a second straight year.
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Kerberos Chiefs Baby Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Henderson, NV Casino cash: $10000632	http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3919067 Now they give up the bank to make Nnamdi Asomugha the HIGHEST paid DB in history to this point. This offseason is going to be great with Greasy Al still calling the shots. The Oakland Raiders reached agreement with cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on a $45.3 million, three-year contract that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. Sources said Asomugha is guaranteed $28.5 million in a complicated deal that features a provision in which the entire contract can be guaranteed if the Raiders decide to keep the 27-year-old for the third season. This was the second major re-signing by the Raiders in two days; on Wednesday, Shane Lechler agreed to a four-year, $16 million contract, the richest ever for a punter. Both deals were negotiated by agent Tom Condon, with Raiders owner Al Davis having significant involvement in brokering the agreements.
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