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Simply No Debate: David Akers Is The Greatest Kicker In Eagles History

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They can go back and forth about who was the best receiver. The stats would say it was Harold Carmichael but what about Mike Quick? How about Pete Pihos and Tommy McDonald? They're both in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And let's not forget Terrell Owens and Pete Retzlaff.

It's the same thing with coaches and running backs, linebackers and cornerbacks. Fans will argue for hours. Eric Allen or Troy Vincent? C'mon, they both went to five Pro Bowls. How do you decide?

But for the kicker, there is no debate: it is David Akers. He is the best kicker in franchise history.