The Raiders have yet to release the financial details of All-Pro punter Shane Lechler’s contract, but rumors are that the four-year contract will make Lechler the highest paid punter in NFL history.
Lechler currently holds the highest yards per punt average in NFL history at 46.8 yards per punt. Especially with the offense still in search of rhythm, Lechler’s powerful leg will be needed to keep the Raiders in games until Jamarcus develops into what we hope he can become.
With Lechler locked up, Al Davis and the Raiders aim to re-sign Pro-Bowl corner back Asomugha.
Here we go, another one bites the dust. After Al Davis cut DeAngelo Hall last week, the second major off-season acquisition departs. This time due to injury, Javon Walker announced he is done for the season with a left ankle injury. Well I’m certainly glad that $13 million got us eight games, 15 catches, and 196 yards. Just a bit over $800,000 per NFL grab. You know, this may be a leap, but I’m beginning to suspect that Al Davis consults Bear Stearns, AIG, and Fannie Mae on his spare time.
Javon Walker in the off-season did offer to opt out of his contract and return any bonus money to the organization. Excellent news as long as we get the flux capacitor to work in our time machine.
Javon Walker OUT
After retiring at the end of last season, returning with the Detroit Lions a week ago, cut after a pathetic showing, Daunte Culpepper completes his boomerang and will try out Tuesday to again be the Raiders quarterback. With Jamarcus Russell sidelined with a knee injury, I don’t know if I want either Andrew Walter or Daunte Culpepper under center.
With Darren McFadden sidelined as well, the 2009 Raiders have somehow digressed and became the 2007 Raiders. With DeAngelo Hall already out, Gibril Wilson daydreaming of his Super Bowl glory days (oh wait, that was just a few months ago), and Javon Walker a non-factor, at a quick glance, the Raiders have gone back to where they were two years ago.
Well I still remain faithful, we’re still better than the Detroit Lions who have just chalked their eigth straight losing season.
