The San Francisco 49ers are expected to select a kicker in this week's draft. And the NFL's history of evaluating prospects at the position suggests a highly regarded rookie could have trouble replacing Robbie Gould.
49ers need a kicker, but history shows drafting one has been a crapshoot
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