David Akers Distracted in Playoff Loss: Daughter Halley Fighting Cancer

Fans were calling for David Akers to be cut after his performance in the 21-16 playoff loss against Green Bay. Akers missed two crucial field goals from 41 and 34 yards out.

After the game, many Eagles players said Akers was distracted by off the field issues.

Some fans understood, others became more upset that he wasn't able to separate his work from his personal life.

The news has been released, and I now hope that every person who jumped on Akers is absolutely ashamed of themselves.

Two days before the game, Akers received news that his daughter Halley had a malignant cyst in her left ovary and it needed to be removed.

"It was just kind of a smack of reality," Akers told the Philadelphia Inquirer, later adding: "They used the word tumor or cyst or growth. And you're like, 'OK, what does that mean?' Cancer is what that means."

I think the part that upsets me the most is the way Andy Reid handled the situation. Reid has had family problems in the past, with both of his sons having problems with drugs. Of all people, you would think he would understand the situation.

But he didn't, he went on to call out Akers after the game.

“We can all count. Those points would have helped."

The words hurt Akers, especially because Reid was aware of the situation he was going through. He was interviewed in tears, afraid that he may lose his job along with his daughter fighting cancer.

Personally, I can't even explain how disgusted I am with Reid right now. I don't even know if I want to support him anymore.

Halley did later have surgery, and they believe they have removed all of the malignant tumor. She will however need to continue to have tests for many years, and will probably be required to have her right ovary removed at some point.

Akers is the 17th most-accurate kicker in the history of the NFL. He is one of the best players the Eagles organization has ever had. I think he deserves a pass on this one.

Best of luck to Akers and his family. I hope all goes well with the treatment for his daughter, and hopefully we are lucky enough to have Akers back in green next season.