Jake Moody has become a polarizing figure among San Francisco 49ers fans. After a challenging 2024 season, most call for the former third-round draft pick to be removed from the roster. However, when asked about the kicker's future, a surprising number of fans expressed a willingness to give Moody one more chance.

Moody struggled throughout the season, converting just 24 of his 34 field goal attempts, a performance that likely cost the 49ers key victories. All of his missed field goals came from 40 yards or longer, with the majority occurring after Week 10, following his return from a high-ankle sprain.


Heading into the season's final game, Moody reflected on his slump, admitting, "Definitely probably one of the lowest times in my career, dating back to when I first started football."

The 49ers recently hired Brant Boyer as their new special teams coordinator, replacing Brian Schneider, who played a key role in the decision to draft Moody. With Boyer taking over, fans wonder how the team plans to handle the struggling young kicker.

We polled fans, asking if the 49ers should give Moody another season to prove himself. While the vast majority voted to move on, a significant portion of the fanbase advocated for giving Moody more time to turn things around.


The 49ers' plan for Moody remains unclear. In December, head coach Kyle Shanahan compared Moody's struggles to those of kicker Graham Gano during his early years with Washington. Shanahan revealed that, during Gano's struggles, he had pushed to move on from the kicker while then-head coach Mike Shanahan insisted on giving him more time to develop.

Washington ultimately parted ways with Gano after additional missed field goals cost the team games. However, Gano went on to become one of the NFL's top kickers.


"But two years later, that guy was the highest-paid kicker in the league and going to Pro Bowls," Shanahan explained. "So he was right. We had to be patient. But how long can you do it? And so, I think that's just what's tough with that position. There's no backups and stuff like that, so that's what the challenge is."

Naturally, fans had plenty to say about Moody's future. Below are some of their reactions.





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