From NFL records to Twitter death threats, Akers’ 49ers career is over

49ers Hot Read | San Jose Mercury News — David Akers’ 49ers career is officially over after a two-year tenure that saw hit go from a record-setting kicker to one who drew social-media death threats. Akers made only 69 percent of his field-goal attempts last season (29-of-42) yet retained his job through the 49ers’ run to Super Bowl XLVII. The 49ers, who gained some [...]