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Were Keep'n Lechler!!!
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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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However, I believe that since the Raiders cant stop the run hes not really tested all that much. He doesn't deserve to be the highest paid, I don't think. |
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I would say "that poor bastard" but well, you know...
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02-19-2009, 02:38 PM | #34 |
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You need him, your #1 QB is a dismal bust and you're going to be punting as much or more thant he Chiefs again.
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Al Davis HAS to be banking on no salary cap after next year. The way he's been tossing money around the last two years, they'll be in cap hell soon.
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02-19-2009, 03:26 PM | #38 |
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I wonder when they will line him up at QB and have him punt the ball to his receivers. He'd be a lot more accurate than Bustell.
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02-19-2009, 03:40 PM | #39 |
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I'm fine with Colquitt....
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I've hear of Bailey and Samuel, yes.
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Well if he's that ****in' good, then I DO feel sorry for that poor bastard! All that talent locked away in the House of Shite.... It's Barry and Detroit all over again...
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Not trying to talk smack but how has he become an elite corner? I've watched him a few times and I have not seen him get tested that much because why would you run when they cannot stop the run?!? That would be like saying that the Broncos CB's did an ok job last year. No they didn't, just why pass and risk a turnover when you can just run at your own convenience?!?
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What the **** happened to E-Roy? I don't think he and Gay Butler are jivin' to well... Discuss!
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