David Akers' struggles

PoopyfaceMcGee · October 02, 2006, 03:45:50 PM

Quote from: Diomedes on October 02, 2006, 03:43:31 PM
Quote"I've been thinking a lot about what's happening, and I have to do my dangest to fix it," he said.

Dangest? Someone's been hanging around Reid too much.

He probably says, "Oh, fiddlesticks!" when he misses.

General_Failure · October 02, 2006, 06:08:28 PM

No, he's from Kentucky.

Diomedes · January 12, 2009, 09:51:18 AM

This is the most recent Akers thread I could find, might be time to update the title.

He put up a solid year. 3rd in the league for FGs made. 82% made on 40 attempts. Only Gotkowski had as many attempts (nailing 90% them). He was sixth in the league for touchbacks, 12th for average yards. His game is much improved in every way. Kickoffs, accuracy, etc.

After yesterday, Akers now holds the NFL record for consecutive FGs made in the playoffs (18), surpassing the previous streak of 16 held by Gary Anderson.

And once again, he had to prove that if you're an NFL team in the unfortunate position of needing your kicker to make a TD saving tackle, Akers is your man.

He's still not what he once was--great--but he's been an asset this year. I had thought he was done for a while there, but now I'm come around and I want to see him kicking for the Eagles again next year.

PoopyfaceMcGee · January 12, 2009, 09:54:25 AM

I'm not sure about next year, but he's on a good run now and should be ridden like a trick pony until proven otherwise.

rjs246 · January 12, 2009, 09:55:00 AM

No doubt Akers has turned himself around, along with the rest of the team, since early in the season.

reese125 · January 12, 2009, 09:55:29 AM

Quote from: Diomedes on January 12, 2009, 09:51:18 AM
This is the most recent Akers thread I could find, might be time to update the title.

He put up a solid year. 3rd in the league for FGs made. 82% made on 40 attempts. Only Gotkowski had as many attempts (nailing 90% them). He was sixth in the league for touchbacks, 12th for average yards. His game is much improved in every way. Kickoffs, accuracy, etc.

After yesterday, Akers now holds the NFL record for consecutive FGs made in the playoffs (18), surpassing the previous streak of 16 held by Gary Anderson.

And once again, he had to prove that if you're an NFL team in the unfortunate position of needing your kicker to make a TD saving tackle, Akers is your man.

He's still not what he once was--great--but he's been an asset this year. I had thought he was done for a while there, but now I'm come around and I want to see him kicking for the Eagles again next year.

1) you could of easily just made a new thread bud...because his play as of late might deserve one
2) I agree with you

Diomedes · January 12, 2009, 09:56:13 AM

I didn't want to bother brother vigy with a 'new thread' email. I'm sure he's grateful for it.

reese125 · January 12, 2009, 10:01:37 AM

dont worry about it...he'll be gone all day looking underneath his sofa and car seats trying to figure out how to pay his bookie on the Eagles win

stalker · January 12, 2009, 10:11:19 AM

Quote from: reese125 on January 12, 2009, 10:01:37 AM
dont worry about it...he'll be gone all day looking underneath his sofa and car seats trying to figure out how to pay his bookie on the Eagles win

Bitch (IGY) is bent over all day taking cocks in his ass!

rjs246 · January 12, 2009, 10:12:52 AM

Jesus. Let it go, weirdos.

reese125 · January 12, 2009, 10:14:50 AM

Quote from: stalker on January 12, 2009, 10:11:19 AM
Quote from: reese125 on January 12, 2009, 10:01:37 AM
dont worry about it...he'll be gone all day looking underneath his sofa and car seats trying to figure out how to pay his bookie on the Eagles win

Bitch (IGY) is bent over all day taking cocks in his ass!

whooa there fella---taaaaake it easy

I know it barren out there where you live but Im sure you can find a sexy tree to hump

General_Failure · January 12, 2009, 10:30:46 AM

I'm very glad Akers got his shtein together. Its nice to get to stop ragging on players for sucking once in a while, and you really couldn't ask for more from the guy.

stalker · January 12, 2009, 10:42:00 AM

Quote from: General_Failure on January 12, 2009, 10:30:46 AM
I'm very glad Akers got his shtein together. Its nice to get to stop ragging on players for sucking once in a while, and you really couldn't ask for more from the guy.

Yeah, that really is a breath of fresh air (this coming from me who wondered if Dawkins was done 2 years ago). Anyway, I really, really think Akers had a problem adjusting to his new snapper/holder combination. He really wasn't that good before that group got together. He seems to be a bit of a head case and I really think that may have affected him. The Eagles did have "the best holder in the NFL" for a long time.

PoopyfaceMcGee · January 12, 2009, 11:34:43 AM

Quote from: General_Failure on January 12, 2009, 10:30:46 AM
I'm very glad Akers got his shtein together. Its nice to get to stop ragging on players for sucking once in a while, and you really couldn't ask for more from the guy.

Your serious post quota for 2009 has now been fulfilled.

PhillyPhreak54 · January 12, 2009, 12:00:55 PM

I was afraid that Akers, like a golfer or like The Idiot Kicker, had lost his swing and would never be able to regain it. He was bad at the end of last year and early this year.

The thing to note about this year though is that since he dropped weight his leg has been stronger. I noticed that on his kickoffs even in the PS. He had a lot more touchbacks this year.

He is really driving the ball with power now, even on his FGs. They are missiles. I again have confidence in him kicking. I'm sure he's happy that he's regained my trust.