#2 - K David Akers:
Video - Akers 51 yd FG (10-13-13): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000262515/Akers-51-yd-FG
Schwartz comments from Wednesday (Schwartz comments on Aker's performance) (10-9-13): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/9/4821072/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-wednesday
Video - Akers 53 yd FG (10-6-13): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000258073/Akers-53-yd-FG
Stats pack -Where do the Lions stand after week 4 (Akers leads the NFL in scoring with 36 points. He's made 8 of 10 FGs and 14 extra points) (10-1-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Where-do-the-Lions-stand-after-Week-4/07fb2d2a-467b-40bd-b21a-56ed7af04d2a
Video - Akers 43 yd FG (9-29-13): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000253339/Akers-43-yd-FG
Video - Akers 41 yd FG (9-29-13): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000253177/Akers-41-yd-FG
Video - Akers 31 yd FG (9-29-13): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000253157/Akers-31-yd-FG
Video - Akers 23 yd FG (9-29-13): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000253134/Akers-23-yd-FG
Akers on Lions kicking game (9-22-13): http://lionsreport.com/akers-on-lions-kicking-game-were-not-saying-what-were-doing-is-good-enough-by-any-stretch/
Akers 32 yd FG (9-22-13): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000249285/Akers-32-yd-FG
Communication the primary culprit in special teams mistakes (Bonamego discusses what went wrong on Aker's missed and blocked FG) (9-17-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/Communication-the-primary-culprit-in-special-teams-mistakes/62d80b21-32be-4d47-b0ec-887f349842cb
On David Akers and the Lions kicker situation (9-16-13): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/16/4735770/david-akers-lions-cardinals-field-goals
Who is to blame for the Lions 25-21 loss (Akers is one culprit because of his missed FGs) (9-16-13): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-vs-arizona-cardinals-blame-25-21-135500371--nfl.html
Video - Akers 47 yd FG blocked (9-16-13): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000245380/Akers-47-yd-missed-FG
Akers misses each of his FGs during another dreadful day against Arizona (9-16-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_david_akers_miss.html
Lions squander 3 leads in heartbreaker against Cardinals (Akers misses were picked as one of the lowlights of the game. He had one miss and one blocked) (9-15-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_arizona_cardinal_2.html
Video - Cardinals block a FG (9-15-13): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000244922/Cardinals-block-field-goal
Caputo's thoughts on first quarter (he discusses Akers' missed kick) (9-15-13): http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/09/thoughts-after-1st-quarter-lions.html
Video - Akers 42 yd FG (9-8-13): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000241059/Akers-42-yd-FG
Video - Akers 33 yd FG (9-8-13): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000241035/Akers-33-yd-FG
Akers one of 6 players named captain (9-6-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/ndamukong_suh_one_of_six_detro.html
Akers went 4 for 4 on FGs and drilled a 55 yder (8-25-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_practice_observa.html
Schwartz on Akers' health and 63 yd FG (8-19-13): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/20/4637750/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-monday
Akers hit a 63 yd FG. He also hit a 54 yd FG (8-19-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/K-David-Akers-hits-a-63-yard-field-goal-during-Mondays-practice/eb245d74-aec3-4741-8646-2bb763e655c1
Akers nailed a 53 yd FG while Rugland missed from the same spot (8-18-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_12.html
Akers - Martin has stronger leg for kick offs (8-18-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_david_akers_sam.html
Caputo doesn't think the competition between Akers and Rugland is close. He thinks Akers will be the kicker (8-15-13): http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/08/thoughts-halftime-lions-browns.html
Simonson thinks Akers will be the kicker because of the coaching staffs jobs being on the line (8-13-13): http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/08/analyzing_the_lions_preseason.html
Akers was 4 for 4 on FGs on Monday, one from 52 yds out (8-12-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_10.html
Akers was 3 for 3 on FGs on Sunday (8-11-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_9.html
Caputo didn't think Akers was driving the ball well, but he'd choose Akers over Rugland to kick a FG if the game was on the line (8-11-13): http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/11/sports/doc52077f31bcccd600912984.txt?viewmode=fullstory
Video - Akers with Tom Leyden (8-7-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/WXYZ-David-Akers-with-Tom-Leyden/78acf214-b0d1-4b3f-882d-16c31e8342ef
Akers 2 for 2 on FGs (8-7-13): http://espn.go.com/espn/liveblog/item?eventId=163791&itemId=4574604
Akers struggled with FGs in the 50 yd range, missing three. He kicked well from short range (8-6-13): http://www.lions101.com/2013/08/06/notecards-from-training-camp-day-three-spending-tuesday-morning-with-the-detroit-lions/
Akers was perfect on FGs going 4 for 4 (8-3-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_5.html
Akers didn't take part in kick offs (8-2-13): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/2/4582916/lions-training-camp-2013-friday-practice
Akers went 3 of 4 on FGs, missing a 47 yder. He did kick a 50 yd FG (8-1-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_3.html
Akers went 2 for 2 on FGs, his longest kick was a 48 yder (7-30-13): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/7/30/4571614/lions-training-camp-2013-day-5
Akers feeling good after resuming kicking (7-29-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_david_akers_feel.html
Akers again made all 4 of his attempts, but didn't kick anything longer than 40 yds (7-29-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_1.html
Akers made 4 of 4 kicks (7-27-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-What-a-difference-a-year-makes-for-Ryan-Broyles-Secondary-making-plays/8c0b06fe-6da8-45b1-979d-4c30ecebd040
Schwartz expects Akers to be kicking right away at training camp (7-25-13): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/7/25/4557022/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-press-conference
Akers is playing the role of competitor and mentor (5-31-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Kicker-David-Akers-is-playing-the-role-of-competitor-and-mentor/96fd3154-1c27-421c-b1a0-fbb37e37e62d
Akers looking to bounce back after disappointing 2013 season (5-30-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_kicker_david_ake.html
Akers, Lions agree to terms (4-7-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000157888/article/detroit-lions-david-akers-reportedly-agree-to-terms
Akers released by 49ers (3-6-13): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/niners/2013/03/06/david-akers-49ers-released-kicker/1969275/
#6 - P Sam Martin:
Friday's comments from Schwartz, Cunningham (Schwartz discusses Martin) (10-11-13): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/12/4824976/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-gunther-cunningham-friday
Snap to kick, a look at Lions punting plan (10-11-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1788/snap-to-kick-a-look-at-detroits-punting-plan
Video - Herman Moore one on one with punter Sam Martin (10-10-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Herman-Moore-one-on-one-Punter-Sam-Martin/db965d05-cebe-4343-953b-14544684dc12
Martin learns to trust his quick release, blooms into NFL's No. 2 punter (10-9-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_punter_sam_marti_1.html
Stats Pack - Where do the Lions rank after week 5 (Sam Martin has the longest punt in the NFC at 72 yds vs Washington. He's second in the NFL in punting average) (10-8-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Where-do-the-Lions-rank-after-Week-5/e98f4b67-4580-4848-a717-f57d3a7e6bd1
The bar was set high for rookie Sam Martin and he's living up to it (10-8-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/The-bar-was-set-high-for-rookie-Sam-Martin-and-hes-living-up-to-it/136f7d33-dd1f-43c5-91c2-da491d90114f
Notebook - CJ was close to playing, Levy continues great play and injuries in GB (Martin continues to impress. He dropped two punts inside the 20 and had two touchbacks. Martin has now averaged 50 yds in 4 of 5 games this year) (10-6-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Calvin-Johnson-was-close-to-playing-Levy-continues-great-play-and-injuries-in-GB/fcb70789-709b-46a5-8d0b-93cad1e0e9c9
Three things we learned in loss to Green Bay (Sam Martin was the best performer. He had 6 punts and averaged 51.8 yds per punt) (10-6-13): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-three-things-learned-week-5-loss-230600896--nfl.html
Caputo's thoughts at half-time (he discusses Sam Martin and how he has been increasingly impressive) (10-6-13): http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/10/thoughts-at-halftime-lions-packers.html
Martin goes from pizza hut to the pros (10-4-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1510/sam-martin-goes-from-pizza-hut-to-the-pros?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Stats pack -Where do the Lions stand after week 4 (Martin is 4th in punts with an average of 48.8) (10-1-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Where-do-the-Lions-stand-after-Week-4/07fb2d2a-467b-40bd-b21a-56ed7af04d2a
Evaluating Lions rookies through first four games (Martin's grade is a +13.4. He's +6.5 on punts and +8.4 on kickoffs according to PFF.) (10-1-13): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/1/4791450/detroit-lions-rookies-2013-first-quarter-of-season
Rookie Report - Roles starting to be defined (Martin only had to punt 3 times with a gross average of 50 yds and a net average of 37.7. He placed one inside the 20 yd line and had 1 touchback) (9-30-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1265/rookie-report-roles-starting-to-be-defined?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Caputo's third quarter thoughts (He said Martin is punting better as the game goes on today.) (9-29-13): http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/09/thoughts-after-3rd-quarter-bears-lions.html
Caputo's thoughts after first quarter (He says Sam Martin's first punt was not very good and allowed Hester to get a decent return) (9-29-13): http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/09/thoughts-after-1st-quarter-bears-lions.html
Video - Schwartz on Sam Martin vs Devin Hester (9-26-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sam-Martin-vs-Devin-Hester/911b4abc-1042-461f-b867-b4e7ad48b234
Sam Martin becomes Lions first NFC special teams player of the week in 20 years (9-25-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/rookie_sam_martin_becomes_detr.html
Lions top three players from the first three weeks (Martin is one of the players with a PFF grade of +12.8) (9-25-13): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/25/4770178/detroit-lions-top-players
Sam Martin becomes Lions first NFC special teams player of the week in 20 years (9-25-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/rookie_sam_martin_becomes_detr.html
Rookie Watch - Martin punted 6 times for a gross average of 52.5 yds and a net average of 40.7 yds. He did send one kick out of bounds: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/963/rookie-watch-ansah-continues-his-rise?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Schwartz on Martin (9-20-13): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/21/4749266/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-gunther-cunningham-friday
Stat pack - Where do the Lions stand after week 2 (
Communication the primary culprit in special teams mistakes (Bonamego discusses Martin's good day) (9-17-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/Communication-the-primary-culprit-in-special-teams-mistakes/62d80b21-32be-4d47-b0ec-887f349842cb
Rookie Report - Martin punted much better than the opener. He averaged 50.2 yds per punt (9-16-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/693/rookie-report-ansah-continuing-to-show-up
Coordinator Cut up - John Bonamego expecting a quick bounce back performance from Sam Martin (9-10-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/COORDINATOR-CUT-UP-John-Bonamego-expecting-a-quick-bounce-back-performance-from-Sam-Martin/310c11ea-5290-43b5-a0f4-cbe48256564e
Rookie Report - Three make big impact (Martin had 5 touchbacks on kickoffs and averaged 38 yds per punt. He also had 4 punts inside the 20. He also muffed a hold on the first FG attempt) (9-10-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/437/rookie-report-three-make-big-impact
Caputo's halftime thoughts (Caputo discusses Martin's unimpressive debut. Botched hold and a bad punt): http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/09/thoughts-at-halftime-vkings-lions.html
Bush, defense leads Lions to victory in opener (Sam Martin botched his first hold on an Akers FG attempt) (9-8-13): http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Bush-defense-lead-Lions-to-victory-in-op?blockID=937569&feedID=3862
Four starters emerge from 2013 draft class (Pasche discusses Martin) (9-6-13): http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/09/detroit-lions-four-starters-emerge-from.html
Martin did not play in preseason game 4 against the Bills (8-29-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-will-be-without-a-number-of-starters-tonight-at-Buffalo/095ae3b0-3135-4bb2-8bb1-765e7f836e76
Martin had a helmet, but did not kick in Tuesday's practice (8-27-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/calvin_johnson_ndamukong_suh_e.html
Twentyman discusses the impact of the 2013 rookies (8-26-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHaras-Monday-Countdown-What-impact-will-the-Lions-rookie-class-have/26e3d7a6-1298-499c-a70f-95cd10485d9d
Martin misses two days of practice, but says he's fine (8-26-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/punter_sam_martin_misses_2_day.html
Martin missed practice on Sunday (8-25-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_ezekiel_ansah_le.html
Martin missed practice on Saturday (8-24-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_sit_12_as_they_r.html
Martin's punts were a weapon against the Patriots. He averaged 56.0 yds on 4 punts with an average of 53.5 (8-22-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Four-Downs-Personal-fouls-Bush-a-No-2-receiver-punting-weapon-and-D-line-production/91f8e5a9-adfb-406c-9562-3d0bbb287070
Martin, Lions rookie punter, says he just needs to chill out (8-21-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/sam_martin_detroit_lions_rooki.html
Martin's kick offs could be a huge asset for the Lions in 2013 (8-20-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Sam-Martins-kickoff-ability-could-be-a-huge-asset-for-the-Lions-in-2013/4aaa8329-ebe2-4269-ab9c-cccf13106cb8
Akers - Martin has stronger leg for kick offs (8-18-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_david_akers_sam.html
Sam Martins ended up averaging 45.5 yds in the game against the Browns, but that was because of good bounces. They lacked quality hang time (8-15-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_starters_embarra.html
Terry Foster on Sam Martin - He was worth the 5th round pick and is the real deal (8-14-13): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/08/14/terry-foster-lions-could-do-real-damage-in-2013-with-kickalicious-martin-bush-defensive-line/
Martin was picked as the Lions camper of the week (8-14-13): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfc-campers-week-mathieu-steals-181042491--nfl.html
Simonson from the Huge show thinks Martin was worth the 5th pick (8-13-13): http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/08/analyzing_the_lions_preseason.html
Seifert thought Sam Martin was the most impressive out of all the newcomers (8-12-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/59224/camp-confidential-detroit-lions-3?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Martin and Clingan showed off their leg strength in Monday's Practice. Martin hit the roof twice (8-12-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-Punters-Sam-Martin-and-Blake-Clingan-show-off-their-leg-strength/272e3d48-a4f0-4cc7-a1db-b39f25f10a23
Martin wants to handle all the kickoffs for the Lions (8-12-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/rookie_sam_martin_wants_to_han.html
Caputo thinks Sam Martin was terrific and well worth the 5th round pick (8-11-13): http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/11/sports/doc52077f31bcccd600912984.txt?viewmode=fullstory
Martin lives up to expectations (8-9-13): http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Martin-lives-up-to-expectations?blockID=928095&feedID=3862
Martin left the game in the second quarter with a noticeable limp, but was able to come back out to take a kickoff later on (8-9-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_escape_first_pre.html
Sam Martin may be the favorite to be kickoff specialist (8-6-13): https://twitter.com/BradGalli/status/364754711582216192
Martin attempted a pass during a fake FG. It was intercepted (8-6-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_7.html
Martin finding consistency with accuracy (8-6-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_punter_sam_marti.html
Martin took reps kicking off; he had the furthest kick (8-4-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Amari-Spievey-learning-new-way-to-play-Devin-Thomas-off-PUP/4fbdda0a-125d-4b8c-9d66-deff2286d1dd
A look at the rookies after 9 days of camp (8-4-13): http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/08/detroit-lions-look-at-rookies-after-9.html
Sam Martin is going to be in the mix as a kickoff man. He and Rugland took reps there today (8-2-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Corey-Fuller-looking-to-impress-linebacker-competition-and-other-observations/44695591-4c97-49a0-9ebb-71f9588a3a85
Rookie Sam Martin validating Lions decision to draft him (8-1-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Rookie-P-Sam-Martin-validating-Lions-decision-to-draft-him/ed76a86b-1e08-46e9-828a-e56b2343dcf8
Schwartz on Martin (8-1-13): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/2/4579970/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-thursday
Punting job is Martin's to lose (7-26-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_training_camp_no_16.html
Martin has the edge in punting competition (7-20-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_2013_training_ca_5.html
John Bonamego says great punters are hard to find (6-22-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/John-Bonamego-says-great-punters-are-hard-to-find/06d137b9-cedc-4db2-8d32-c3bd9a5cfd96
Consistent punting sought from Martin, Clingan (5-16-13): http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/05/16/sports/doc51953e628cb07530324442.txt
Video - Tim and Mike on Sam Martin (5-14-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-on-Sam-Martin/b8fb8d98-a781-4e01-9534-9281abd31abf
Martin is learning just how different punting is in the pros (5-13-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Sam-Martin-is-learning-just-how-different-punting-is-in-the-pros/4b65b0ee-daf3-4ec2-a437-caeabd09e4b4
Relatively new to his craft, Sam Martin feels he's still getting better (4-28-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/04/still_new_to_his_craft_detroit.html
Sam Martin Draft Articles: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/04/sam-martin.html
#48 - LS Don Mulhbach:
This season will unlike any of the previous nine for Muhlbach (5-27-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-This-season-will-be-unlike-any-of-the-previous-nine-for-Don-Muhlbach/44d13206-8923-4ae2-a173-c7260cbeca38
Lions re-sign Muhlbach to a one year deal (3-14-13): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/03/14/lions-re-sign-ls-don-muhlbach-to-one-year-deal/
Muhlbach selected to participate in pro-bowl (1-15-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/01/detroit_lions_long_snapper_don_1.html
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