Comments on: 49ers will “evaluate” after two more David Akers misses

By: sk8terant

sk8terant — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:04:37 +0000

Akers is a well experienced kicker. He’s just slumping this year. Being at Candlestick yesterday it seemed like Akers has a definte leg injury. He needs to rebuild his confidence. Harbaugh looks to be standing with Akers. Harbaugh is one of the best coaches in the league. He knows how to form and mold players. Take Alex Smith for an example, he molded him into a mistake free qb that brought us to the playoffs last year. Akers will overcome this in due time.

-ForeverFaithfulFan

By: chrisfox1963

chrisfox1963 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:24:19 +0000

Alex will be in KC next season

By: rajbais

rajbais — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:03:01 +0000

The 49ers are better off starting Alex Smith at QB and use Kaepernick for a pass/run 2-point conversion.

Akers is done!

By: redandgoldhitman52

redandgoldhitman52 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:57:47 +0000

i think romo’s performance last night was the final straw that broke the camels back. jerry jones might sign alex smith next year. very possible. alex doesnt throw interceptions hardly ever. alex smith is a significant upgrade to tony romo.

By: jaybyrd99

jaybyrd99 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:12:24 +0000

Maybe its the kicking coach- the same idiot who coached in baltimore last year. How’d that turn out .

By: tangfish

tangfish — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 08:50:15 +0000

Akers will surely choke in the playoffs, like his entire team did last week when they got The Beatdown in Seatown.

By: pravin68

pravin68 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:51:36 +0000

With the kickoffs no longer as huge of a factor these days, maybe they should try Jeff Reed who kicked a half season with them. His problem with SF wasn’t FG accuracy. Even at his worst times in Pittsburgh, Reed was never this bad. He is practicing hard in NC right now and maybe SF should give him a chance. Same with GB.

By: 49erscott

49erscott — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:26:36 +0000

I love how the Raiders fans chirp in. Bragging about your kicker with that record is just sad. Typical.. but sad.

By: chrisfox1963

chrisfox1963 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 06:39:31 +0000

Better not cost the 49ers a playoff game, this is a business about winning. Kickers are paid nicely for doing one thing only. They need to do their job.

By: rawsky

rawsky — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:40:52 +0000

Joe Nedney is available bring him out of retirement. He knows the swirling winds of Candlestick Park.

By: orivar

orivar — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:40:21 +0000

Maybe he’s..hurt, sore, all te above? You know he probably would be with the 49ers passing attack.

FG, FG, FG, Block FG.

By: Rick Gershman

Rick Gershman — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:28:42 +0000

Akers is a great guy and has had a hell of a career, but the Niners need to make a change. He probably does have some sort of injury, and that’s unfortunate, but you’re not going to win the SB (or even reach it) if you can’t hit clutch kicks in big games. You just can’t count on Akers at present to get it done.

By: rawsky

rawsky — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:13:20 +0000

Joe Nedney is available have him come out of retirement. He knows the winds of candlestick.

By: mrrooch

mrrooch — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:10:02 +0000

Cundiff, Rackers, John Kasay, Ryan Longwell, Kris Brown? These guys were at Best Buy on Sunday returning Xmas gifts. I agree. Akers is mental. They need to cut of the head of a live chicken or something to get him right.

By: norcalseahawkfan

norcalseahawkfan — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:56:05 +0000

you wore him out last year,

By: taintedsaints2009

taintedsaints2009 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:54:09 +0000

Ryan longwell is Out there. Don’t let another special teams blunder cost you the Super Bowl appearance.

By: plaguedog519

plaguedog519 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:49:37 +0000

I can’t just ignore what Akers did for the 49ers last year, because he really was a key factor in many games for us and as a fan, I greatly appreciate that. This year though, something just isn’t right, and I really hope whatever it is gets corrected soon. He’s had a good long career and I’d hate to see it end on such a low note. Here’s to hoping he comes through in the playoffs

By: sharkmaster88

sharkmaster88 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:47:18 +0000

After meeting him in person, he knows he is having problems but no one can place a finger on it. I would bet a Super Bowl ticket he will make any big kick needed in the next four games

By: seacab1972

seacab1972 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:44:35 +0000

It is always a great idea to make more changes at a starting position entering the playoffs. Wise move indeed. Keep the loyalty coming 49er fans. Karma.

By: ademell1

ademell1 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:21:53 +0000

49ers better change kickers quick. don’t let this guy ruin your playoffs.

By: 49erstim

49erstim — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:08:54 +0000

Not happy about it, but we need those kicks. We got lucky that we were only playing Arizona today and not a team that’ll make you pay for those misses.

By: redandgoldhitman52

redandgoldhitman52 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:05:57 +0000

have an open tryout. each kicker gets 20 attempts. who ever makes the most 50 yd fg’s gets the job.

By: csilojohnson

csilojohnson — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:03:40 +0000

Akers peaked last year.
Maby he is just coming to terms with the fact that everything he has accomplished in his long career will be forgotten because the NFL doesn’t recognize kickers as real football players.

By: raiderrob21

raiderrob21 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:00:27 +0000

I think its a little late to change kickers. Its more of a mental thing now. To bring in a replacement this late to kick pressure field goals in the playoffs is absurd. Wait till theyre eliminated by the Packers then cut him. BTW Im not buying the injury thing. Just a cover up/excuse.

RAIDER NATION!!!!

By: fdugrad

fdugrad — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:59:36 +0000

boltsfan14: Great post. It’s “old school” enough that there are probably a couple of generations of younger fans out there who aren’t familiar with your spot on reference!

By: hahapapa

hahapapa — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:56:48 +0000

Better sign the soccer player from Norway. Dude can flat kick, check out his video on you tube. “Kickalicous”

By: hahapapa

hahapapa — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:53:18 +0000

Better sign the Norway soccer player. Don’t know his name , but has a hellacious video on YouTube. ” Kickalicous ” Check it out..

By: letsgotemple

letsgotemple — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:42:26 +0000

Laces out

By: oaktown49er

oaktown49er — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:41:50 +0000

FG range is the 23 yard line, it’s brutal

By: oaktown49er

oaktown49er — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:41:01 +0000

FG is the 23 yard line, it’s brutal