49ers sign K Billy Cundiff

[lincecum=future]

We just have to convert in the redzone. End of story.

[nutty]

We just have to convert in the redzone. End of story.

True.

[lolPhillies]

We just have to convert in the redzone. End of story.

This.

[jbeezy]

I still think Cundiff will win it but I think the whole reason Cundiff went to kick at the Stick was that he had never kicked there before.

[tapajafri]

Cundiff looks like the favorite because he went to Candlestick to kick and Akers did not. Might just be to see if he's capable just to "X" a box...but I can't imagine they would waste time with it if he wasn't the guy in the lead.

Personally, I think Akers simply can't be counted on so they may as well go with Cundiff because he is able to drive the ball deeper on kickoffs.

I think Cundiff has been the favorite since the first day he signed simply because Akers isn't even healthy. The competition over the past week just separated Cundiff from Akers.

[lincecum=future]

Akers to kick on Saturday. Cundiff will also be on roster

[jbeezy]

David Akers has earned the right to kick for the 49ers in the playoffs, Jim Harbaugh said Thursday.

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/matt-...sticking-akers

[bigcheeze]

Yea... I can't explain this.... I really hope Akers is the right man, of course I think he's better than Cundiff, so....

GO AKERS!

[Leandres_sf]

We just have to convert in the redzone. End of story.

This, you don't need to worry about FGs if you're scoring TDs.

[NinerHomer49]

This, you don't need to worry about FGs if you're scoring TDs.

The kickoffs have been a concern for me also. Akers is not able to consistently get the ball to the EZ. I realize wind is a factor at times, but he's just not getting the same distance. With neither being very reliable with FGs...I figured that would tip the scales.