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49ers Back Kicker Eddy Piñeiro Despite Misses
28 Oct
Summary
- 49ers General Manager John Lynch expressed confidence in Eddy Piñeiro.
- Piñeiro has made 6 of 9 field goals and 21 of 25 extra points.
- The team signed Piñeiro to a four-year, $17 million extension this offseason.
The San Francisco 49ers organization is standing behind kicker Eddy Piñeiro, despite his early season struggles. General Manager John Lynch confirmed on Tuesday that the team has no plans to hold kicker tryouts, expressing continued belief in Piñeiro's abilities.
Lynch acknowledged Piñeiro's rough patch but highlighted his "body of work" and the team's investment in him. Coach Kyle Shanahan echoed this sentiment, indicating no current plans to seek alternative options. Piñeiro's performance this season includes a 6-for-9 record on field goals and a 21-for-25 success rate on extra points.
Despite these numbers, the 49ers' commitment is underscored by a four-year, $17 million contract extension signed this offseason, with $10 million guaranteed. The team intends to work with Piñeiro to fix technical issues, especially with an opportune bye week approaching, to improve his consistency.
