The San Francisco 49ers likely would not have had the same level of success during the 2025 season without the contributions of kicker Eddy Piñeiro. San Francisco’s kicking game was inconsistent when Jake Moody handled duties, and the organization ultimately made the right decision, even if it came later than it should have been, to pursue a replacement. Piñeiro, who had prior stints at other organizations, immediately brought stability to the position. Not only was he reliable when converting kicks, but he also eased the concerns and uncertainty that often surfaced whenever the 49ers lined up for an important attempt. He finished the 2025 season converting 28 of his 29 field-goal attempts, good for a 96.6 percent success rate that ranked among the league’s best. He also converted 34 of 38 extra points, scored 118 total points, and drilled a career-long 59-yard field goal during the season. He very nearly made a 64-yarder against the Indianapolis Colts.…