Akers back this week or next?

[PhillyGirl]

Eagles Notes | Akers expected back within next 2 weeks
Eagles Notes

While most of Andy Reid's news conference yesterday concentrated on the Eagles' problems, the head coach offered one positive bit of information.

Reid said he expects to have kicker David Akers back either Sunday against the Denver Broncos or Nov. 6 against the Washington taterskins. Akers may practice as soon as tomorrow, Reid said, depending on how the kicker feels.

"Within the next few weeks, he will be able to work it out," Reid said.

Today marks one month since Akers tore the hamstring in his right, non-kicking leg in a 23-20 victory over the Oakland Raiders. The three-time Pro Bowl kicker has missed the last three games.

After Akers was hurt, reports surfaced that the kicker would be out from eight to 10 weeks, but neither he nor Reid confirmed his timetable for a return.

"If he's not back this week, he'll be back the next week," Reid said. "We will see how he does by Wednesday."

With Akers sidelined, the Eagles brought in Todd France, who had played in NFL Europe and had been cut by four NFL teams.

France has made 6 of 7 field goals this season, two from beyond 40 yards. He made two field goals in Sunday's 20-17 victory over the Chargers, from 23 and 40 yards out.

Once Akers returns, the Eagles likely will release France.

"Todd's done a nice job," Reid said. "He really has. He had good hang time on his kicks yesterday and gave our guys an opportunity to get downfield and cover them."

[MDS]

keep france around so the cowboys cant sign him. cut westbrook or owens if you have to, we cant let them have our backup kicker.

[Rome]

I think I'd hang on to Frenchy until Akers proves he's fully fit.

There's got to be someone on the 53-man roster who is expendable.  Now, who could it be...??   

[Sgt PSN]

When Akers gets back, France won't be on the open market very long.  He's done a nice job filling in.  As already mentioned, he very well could end up with Dallas.  And that sucks. 

[Sgt PSN]

There's got to be someone on the 53-man roster who is expendable. Now, who could it be...??

I dunno.  We can't cut Freddie Mitchell twice can we?

[rjs246]

I think I'd hang on to Frenchy until Akers proves he's fully fit.

What he said. Akers looked like dung even before he got 'hurt' and the cheese-eating surrender monkey has been pretty damn good for us so far.

[Wingspan]

no way. let akers sit until he's so healthy he heals other players as he walks by them.

playing him too soon...and we have the oakland game all over, and especially now that its getting cold out, let akers sit, i dont care what his emotionally retarded and insecure ass says.

VIVA LA FRANCE

[PhillyGirl]

I agree with all of the previous posters who say let him rest until he's 100%. France has been money for us so far.

[MURP]

seems a little quick for Akers to come back from a muscle tear.   

[PhillyGirl]

seems a little quick for Akers to come back from a muscle tear.

He's got a contract team to think about.

[rjs246]

I think he tore the lining in his vagina.

[ice grillin you]

seems a little quick for Akers to come back from a muscle tear

for real...especially after they already played him when they shouldnt have...i wouldnt expect him to come back until at least thanksgiving

[Larry]

We need Akers back ASAP so Reid can pull out the surprise onside kicks again. 

[mussa]

i agree, sit Akers til 100 percent, we do not need him yet.  why risk it??? why throw 60 passes a game either?  ya got me.   

[SunMo]

i agree with letting him wait, France has been fine, no need for Akers to push it to get back.