2012 DRAFT GUIDE
 #9 Shane Lechler
 Pos: Punter
NFL Team: HOU
Injury: OK
 Experience: 13
College: Texas A&M
Height: 74
Weight: 230
Born: 8/7/1976

Summary

It might be hard to believe but the Texans were a dominate defense last season, ranking second overall. They were third against the pass and fourth against the run. This unit did it all as the team took a big step forward. It might be hard for the team to repeat last season, especially with Mario Williams gone, but they still have plenty of talent in place and should do well. The secondary is very good with cornerback Jonathan Joseph leading the way. And the linebackers do a great job for the Texans, including Brian Cushing and Bradie James - two young players on the rise. The pass rush is a bit of a concern with Williams gone but Antonio Smith and J.J. Watt should provide some nice sack totals for the team. The special teams have potential with Daniel Manning as their kick return man. He has a history of some big returns and rookie Keshawn Martin should get his chances as punt returner, filling the void left by Jacoby Jones.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Texans will have a hard time matching last season but should be considered a fantasy starter. They have sack and interception potential while limiting yards and points. Houston is the real deal defensively. Last season wasn't a fluke.

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Notes

Mar 26 10:23 pm
Houston Texans P Shane Lechler said Tuesday, March 26, that he never heard from his old team, the Oakland Raiders, during free agency. 'I wasn't hearing anything from Oakland,' Lechler said in a radio interview. 'After giving them 13 years and plus what the Davis family has done for me, I thought I would at least have a conversation with someone there or something before this all went down. That was the frustrating part of it. I can't say that I turned a contract down or anything because I was never really offered one.'
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 22 10:32 pm
The Houston Texans and free-agent P Shane Lechler (Raiders) agreed to a three-year contract, $5.5 million contract Friday, March 22. The deal includes a $1 million signing bonus.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 20 05:32 pm
The Houston Texans are scheduled to meet with free-agent P Shane Lechler (Raiders) Thursday, March 21.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 19 09:42 am
Free-agent P Shane Lechler (Raiders) has received mild interest thus far and he could re-sign with the Oakland Raiders if the price is right.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 04 09:53 am
The Oakland Raiders aren't expected to place the franchise tag on free-agent P Shane Lechler.
Source: KFFL.com
Feb 15 02:02 pm
The Oakland Raiders could consider placing their franchise tag on impending free-agent P Shane Lechler this offseason.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 25 01:13 am
Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said Monday, Dec. 24, that the team will not sign a quarterback prior to the Week 17 game. P Shane Lechler will be used as the No. 3 quarterback.
Source: KFFL.com
Aug 20 09:52 am
Oakland Raiders P Shane Lechler (knee) is expected to play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25, according to head coach Dennis Allen.
Source: KFFL.com
Aug 19 11:53 pm
Oakland Raiders RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring), P Shane Lechler (knee) and TE Brandon Myers (shoulder) were each able to take part in the no-pads portion of practice Sunday, Aug. 19. Head coach Dennis Allen said Lechler has a good chance of punting in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25, against the Detroit Lions. Jones and Myers also might make their preseason debut.
Source: KFFL.com
Aug 15 10:13 pm
Oakland Raiders P Shane Lechler (knee) underwent arthroscopic knee surgery 10 days before the start of training camp. He said he definitely will be ready for the start of the regular season.
Source: KFFL.com

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