San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro is officially questionable for their game against the Dolphins this week, sidelined by an illness. Yeah, you heard that right, the Niners might be without their primary leg, and it sounds like absolute chaos in their special teams room.
The Kicking Calamity
This isn’t just a minor bump in the road; it’s a full-blown emergency for our rivals. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed they’ll sign a kicker to the practice squad on Saturday, just as insurance. Insurance? More like pure desperation! Shanahan couldn’t even name the guy, saying, “There’s two guys we’re deciding on, but not sure which one.” Talk about being unprepared! You’d think a professional team would have this figured out. It sure sounds like they’re scrambling for a warm body to hit field goals against the Dolphins.
More Niner Headaches
But wait, there’s more bad news for Santa Clara. It’s not just the kicker causing them problems. Running back Kaelon Black is also questionable, battling a groin injury. When asked about Black’s availability, Shanahan dropped another gem: “a questionable amount of optimism.” That’s coach-speak for “I have no idea if he’ll play, and I’m not feeling great about it.” Plus, wide receiver De’Shaun Stribling is officially ruled out with an ankle injury. So, the Niners are heading into their next game missing pieces, and they don’t even know who will be kicking for them.
So, the Niners roll into their Dolphins game missing some key players, and potentially with a kicker they just signed off the street. Good luck with that, Santa Clara. We’ll be watching to see how this one shakes out, because a weak spot in a rival’s special teams? That’s always something to keep an eye on.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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