David Akers

49ers sign veteran kicker Dawson, receiver Moore

By: The Associated Press 03/19/13 8:10 PM

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When new 49ers kicker Phil Dawson explained to his children he might no longer have uniform No. 4, one of his sons quickly suggested he go with 8. Dawson explained that, too, might be tough — considering it belonged to Hall of Famer Steve Young. Dawson hopes to have even a little bit of that kind of impact on the San Francisco franchise. Read More

49ers give David Akers the boot after disappointing season

By: The Sports Xchange 03/06/13 6:06 PM

The 49ers parted ways with six-time Pro Bowl kicker David Akers on Wednesday as they released the 14-year veteran. “He is a true professional who represented himself and this organization with class. We wish him, and his family, all the best,” 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said in a  statement. In two seasons with the 49ers, Akers compiled 297 points — the most in the NFL during that span. He made 73 of 94 field-goal attempts and all 78 PATs. Read More

49ers elect not to use franchise designation on Pro Bowler Dashon Goldson

By: Dylan Kruse 03/04/13 7:47 PM

The NFC champion 49ers could be in the market for a new starting safety. San Francisco elected not to place the franchise tag on two-time Pro Bowler Dashon Goldson before Monday’s deadline to do so, making the hard-hitting safety an unrestricted free agent when the new league calendar begins March 12. Read More

Often-overlooked special teams could be Super Bowl decider

By: Dylan Kruse 01/30/13 9:33 PM

NEW ORLEANS — To the casual observer, the sight of David Akers, Andy Lee, Justin Tucker or Sam Koch waltzing down Bourbon Street this week probably wouldn’t cause too much of a commotion. Read More

49ers one win from reaching Super Bowl at last

By: The Associated Press 01/14/13 10:36 PM

Running back Frank Gore arrived for work Monday ready to push through another tough week of game preparation and do everything he can to keep his team playing right into February. The 49ers are one win from the place they’ve planned to be all along: the Super Bowl. “Mainly, we’re going to plow ahead,” coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday. “We’re going to continue our work ethic and humility.” Read More

Crabtree comes up big in 49ers' playoff win over Packers

By: Ben Martin 01/12/13 11:58 PM

Niners wide receiver Michael Crabtree said after the regular-season finale that he wanted to make up for his lack of production in last year’s playoffs, when he totaled just 28 yards on four catches over two games. Read More

Niners stay with David Akers as kicker

By: The Associated Press 01/10/13 9:46 PM

David Akers is keeping his job as the starting kicker. For now, anyway. Jim Harbaugh made the announcement after practice Thursday, two days ahead of the 49ers’ NFC divisional playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Candlestick Park. “Suffice it to say we feel confident in David giving us the best chance to win,” Harbaugh said. Read More

New 49ers kicker Billy Cundiff at practice, in running for postseason job

By: The Associated Press 01/03/13 10:25 PM

Billy Cundiff, sporting a crisp, new white No. 6 jersey, had an impressive first day of practice with the 49ers while kicking alongside struggling veteran David Akers as coach Jim Harbaugh watched closely. Cundiff signed a one-year contract Tuesday with the NFC West champion Niners (11-4-1) to compete with Akers as Harbaugh and his staff determine who will handle the kicking duties for San Francisco in the NFC divisional playoffs Jan. 12 at Candlestick Park. Read More

49ers kicker Billy Cundiff signed to compete with David Akers

By: The Associated Press 01/01/13 8:59 PM

The 49ers signed kicker Billy Cundiff on Tuesday to compete with struggling veteran David Akers. “He’s thrilled with the opportunity to be in a position to help the team in any way he can this postseason,” said Cundiff’s agent, Paul Sheehy. “It’s a great opportunity, with a great organization.” Coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that the NFC West champion Niners (11-4-1), off this week as the NFC’s No. 2 seed, planned to try out kickers because of Akers’ prolonged funk. Read More

San Francisco 49ers have all the pieces to win in the playoffs

By: Tim Liotta 01/08/12 5:00 AM

Don’t downplay these 49ers. It’s safe to dream a little bigger. Sure, simply reaching the playoffs serves as a huge step forward based on their play in recent years, but the 49ers have compiled a 2011 résumé that gives them as many — or more — reasons to reach the Super Bowl as any of their NFC counterparts. Read More