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| The Place Kicking Tandem September 13 2002 By Bryan Hersh of 49ers Paradise THIS CONTENT IS COPYWRITED, REDISTRIBUTION OF IT (including copy/pasting it to a message board, forum or bbs) IS PROHIBITED AND COULD RESULT IN LEGAL ACTIONS - feel free to quote up to 1 paragraph providing a source link to http://www.49ersparadise.cjb.net is included This past week, with Jose Cortez struggling in the first game, and with the 49ers carrying two place kickers there was a whole lot of talk about what the 49ers should do at the position. That the Washington Redskins, who are coached by current 49ers place kicker, Jeff Chandler’s college coach is now looking for a kicker. Earlier this week, the Redskins contacted the 49ers about a possible trade for Chandler, which certainly added to the confusion as to what the 49ers would do about their place kicking position. The 49ers however, elected not to buy into the trade, largely because they play the Redskins early in the season. Of course, Jose Cortez’ shaky start to the season, where he missed two field goals may have been a contributing factor too. The 49ers decided to keep two kickers this year, largely because they didn’t want either of their guys to go to another team. And so they elected to give up an extra roster spot to the special teams. The 49ers have stated that they could consider trading one of their kickers - and feel both will have bright futures with the NFL.
That Jose Cortez was less than perfect in his opening game is of some concern. But the 49ers have decided to stick with the kicker until it can be determined whether or not the player is actually struggling. The team does not want a seesaw battle at the position; they want their kicker to know that they won’t lose their position by missing a kick or two over the course of the season. Of course, if a kicker is so nervous about losing their position on the roster, there’s little doubt that they would be a less effective kicker.
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