Lions Agree To Terms With Ex-49ers PK David Akers

Discussion in 'Detroit Lions' started by SRW, Apr 5, 2013.

  1. SRW

    SRW Ex-World's Worst Site Admin

    The Lions have replaced the retiring Jason Hanson by agreeing to terms with 38-year-old David Akers, according to his agent Jerrold Colton.

    Akers kicked for the San Francisco 49ers last season and struggled coming off offseason surgery. He was only 29 of 42 on field goals and the team nearly replaced him on its postseason roster. Akers is a six-time Pro Bowl performer and it is likely the Lions will bring in a younger kicker to compete for the job.

    Source: National Football Post
     
    SRW, Apr 5, 2013
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  2. DaBears22

    DaBears22 Matt Forte = future MVP Staff Member

    So they replaced one old kicker with another? Excellent.
     
    DaBears22, Apr 5, 2013
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  3. CaptainStubing

    CaptainStubing Gave her a Dirty Sanchez

    the funny thing is Akers is a spring chicken compared to hanson:rofl:
     
    CaptainStubing, Apr 6, 2013
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  4. DaBearsrule4ever

    DaBearsrule4ever Hall Of Famer

    Eh, I don't think this signing really isn't that bad. They can just cut Akers if he stinks up the joint. Kickers are usually the easiest to cut anyway.
     
    DaBearsrule4ever, Apr 7, 2013
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  5. SRW

    SRW Ex-World's Worst Site Admin

    I am sure Akers won't mind kicking in a dome for his home games for a change.
     
    SRW, Apr 7, 2013
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  6. afjay

    afjay Click. Clack.

    If Akers is healthy it will be a good pickup.
     
    afjay, Apr 7, 2013
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