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David Akers Used to Being a 49er (VIDEO)

David Akers spoke with CSNPhilly about adjusting to life as a 49er, returning to Lincoln Financial Field, and his feelings towards the Eagles. Spoiler: Akers says that he is now used to the red & gold uniform, but harbors no ill feelings towards the Eagles. He may used to the new uniform, but don’t be fooled: David Akers will always be an Eagle. Want more Philly Sports...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  6 days ago

Akers on Kyle Williams: 'I'm irritated with the way people are treating him'

Niners placekicker David Akers knows what Kyle Williams is going through about the second-year wideout fumbled two punts in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Giants in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. Last year, Akers missed field goals of 34 and 41 yards in a 21-16 divisional-playoff win against...
Via Niner Insider  |  21 days ago

With Eagles At Home, Akers Prepares For Playoff Game

He did not leave with the fan outrage that came when Brian Dawkins left, but David Akers flying the coop - or being kicked out of it last season has been an underrated story. Akers is having one of the best seasons of all times for the San Francisco 49ers, and while the Eagles are sitting at home, he is preparing to take on the New Orleans Saints this week in a divisional playoff...
Via Buzz On Broad  |  January 11, 2012
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NFL's best free agent signings

10. K David Akers, San Francisco 49ers : Yes, he's just a kicker, but the guy broke the record for most field goals in a single season and is a very important piece in the 49ers' offense. 9. MLB Nick Barnett, Buffalo Bills: Barnett left Green Bay after an injury-riddled season and performed extremely well for the Bills. He accumulated 130 tackles, 3 INTs, and 3 sacks during the...
Via Football Nation  |  January 10, 2012

Comeback year for David Akers

David Akers had a lot on his mind a year ago when he missed two field goal attempts for the Philadelphia Eagles in their 21-16 loss to the Green Bay Packers, a performance that put an end to an impressive 12-year stint with that NFL franchise.The former University of Louisville kicker was allegedly swindled out of $3.7 million in a Ponzi scheme, placing his hard earned money in Triton...
Via Louisville Card Game  |  January 10, 2012

Air Akers: 49ers placekicker wins honor for second straight week

For the second straight week and the ninth time in his 13-year career, 49ers placekicker David Akers was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. His latest honor, however, marks the first time Akers won the award thanks to both his left leg and his left arm. In San Francisco's 34-27 win...
Via Niner Insider  |  January 04, 2012

VID: 49ers’ “Sleeper” trick play proves simple can be best

In an era replete with complex offenses designed to take advantage of the slightest defensive wrinkles, occasionally keeping it simple– oddly enough– can pay the greatest dividends. Yesterday’s “Sleeper” fake field goal by the San Francisco 49ers which resulted in a touchdown pass from kicker David Akers to wideout Michael Crabtree is a great example. There...
Via FanAttic Network  |  January 02, 2012

Akers gets some hardware for all those field goals

Christmas came early ? and late ? for 49ers placekicker David Akers. Consider that on Christmas Eve, Akers made four field goals, including the game-winner, and set an NFL record for field goals in a season in a 19-17 win at Seattle. On Tuesday, Akers was named to his sixth Pro Bowl. Finally,...
Via Niner Insider  |  December 28, 2011

49ers K David Akers breaks NFL FG record

San Francisco kicker David Akers has set the NFL record for most field goals in one season with his 41st. Akers made a 44-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter on Saturday against Seattle. It was his third made field goal of the game after earlier connecting from 53 and 29 yards. Akers missed a 52-yard attempt in the first quarter, just his seventh missed kick of the season...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 24, 2011

49ers K Akers sets franchise points record

San Francisco 49ers kicker David Akers set a franchise single-season record for points in Monday night's 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Akers booted a pair of field goals, including a 38-yarder in the second quarter that eclipsed the record of 138 points set by Hall of Famer Jerry Rice in 1987. He also set a team record with 38 field goals on the season and needs to...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  December 20, 2011
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