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Found November 21, 2011 on The Colts Authority: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Pat McAfee,  Shane Lechler
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts,  Oakland Raiders
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Pat McAfee has lofty goals--to beat Shane Lechler's record: Guy was punting's gold standard while playing for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders from 1973-86, but Lechler, also a Raider, is the man today. His 47.5-yard career average is 5 yards better than Guy's. It's the best in league history. McAfee's 47.4-yard season average is a glimmer of light in a dismal Colts season but well short of Lechler's league-best 51.7. No matter. McAfee is launching more than punts. He has launched a mission: Be the best.
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