The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area [49ers +/-] The End of the Jake Moody Era
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Sep 9, 2025 Delve into the 49ers' tumultuous journey as they part ways with kicker Jake Moody after a series of disappointing performances. Discover the pressure stemming from Moody's draft status and the team's pursuit of a more dependable option. The conversation also shifts to Brock Purdy's role and whether he should play safe moving forward. With a focus on the offensive line’s stability and the recent defensive performances, the team navigates the complex landscape of player health and chemistry in their quest for success.
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Kicking Inconsistency Forced The Move
- The 49ers had to cut Jake Moody because his inconsistency made him unreliable in close games.
- Matt Barrows argues an NFL team cannot endure a kicker who appears rattled in warm-ups and misses routine kicks.
Prefer Proven Journey-Kicker Experience
- Do consider veteran journeyman kickers who fought for spots and have consistent stats.
- Barrows highlights Eddie Pinero's superior career accuracy and experience as a model the 49ers should pursue.
High Draft Status Raised Unhelpful Expectations
- The 49ers' decision to draft Moody highly created expectations that amplified every miss.
- Tim Kawakami says treating him as a special talent prevented the usual journeyman growth path and likely hurt his development.