At this point, the 49ers have to be all-in on their kicker going into Week 1 and beyond.
Two seasons ago, a rookie kicker was tasked with taking over the starting job for the San Francisco 49ers. With championship aspirations and roster constructed with a win-now mindset, the margin of error was slim.
In 2023, Jake Moody played in all 17 games. He went 21-of-25 kicking field goals. Of the four he missed, all of them were from beyond 30 yards.