Jake Moody, 49ers
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The 49ers have a kicker problem. Three years ago, they spent a third-round pick on Jake Moody because he has a strong leg. Unfortunately for them, he's inaccurate by NFL standards, and he doesn't seem mentally tough.
Niners' Kyle Shanahan confident in Jake Moody after bounce-back performance: 'He kicked his ass off'
Jake Moody made five of six field goal attempts in the 49ers' 22-19 victory over the Raiders, overcoming an early miss and a near-disastrous attempt from 26 yards out with two massive boots in the fin
The 49ers kicker was on his way to being a shaky summer storyline until two kicks in the final minute bought him some breathing room.
Keep in mind, this was Skyy Moore's first day on the team. The 49ers traded for him yesterday, and he passed his physical this morning. It will be interesting to see if he'll be more successful on the 49ers than he was on the Chiefs, where he was an utter disappointment after getting picked in Round 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft.
A member of the 49ers' coaching staff says one young player may have turned things around after a poor 2024 campaign.
NFL fans are not known for being very forgiving - even in the preseason. When 49ers kicker Jake Moody missed a FG, he experienced that firsthand.
San Francisco 49ers special teams coordinator Brant Boyer reviewed K Jake Moody's performance against the Raiders, detailed the evolution of the return game, and highlighted standout young players making their case.