49ers had a good kicker in Joe Nedney the past six seasons before Akers arrived on the scene this past summer. Now they have a great one. And Akers showed what greatness is on a regular basis during his terrific 2011 season, arguably the best ever for a...

"We can all count," volunteered Reid, who was well aware of Akers' family concerns. Halley, who underwent surgery to remove the tumor, is cancerfree and thriving. The Eagles drafted a kicker and essentially delivered Akers to the 49ers when Joe Nedney...

90.5 rating when throwing against Clements. K David Akers: On his first field-goal attempt with his new team, Akers drilled a 59-yarder in the preseason opener in New Orleans. It was a harbinger of kicks to come for Akers, who was even more effective...

32-29, in overtime. I remember the game like it was yesterday, being from New Jersey. Titans victories over New York football teams are few and far between, and the Titans bested the Giants on this day. Derrick Mason caught 12 passes for 116 yards and...

Why? Because while Akers has always been very good, he represented little more than the latest very good kicker, a guy who’s a year and a half younger than Joe Nedney, the Niners’ previous very good kicker. Andy Lee is in his eighth year as the Niners’...