49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Tuesday the team plans to bring in competition for kicker Jake Moody according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.
After Moody missed 10-of-34 field-goal attempts last season, it would be a little silly not to. The 49ers’ kicker appears to be yet another cautionary tale against drafting kickers early. The former third-rounder was acceptable in his rookie season, hitting 21-of-25 attempts and a league-high 60 extra points, but has made just 16-of-29 attempts beyond 40 yards in his first two years.
The competition is not on the roster yet, but the 49ers are likely waiting for the draft at this point to see if anyone they grade highly shakes loose.