49ers sign kicker Billy Cundiff

[Trademark]

SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco 49ers signed kicker Billy Cundiff on Tuesday to compete with struggling veteran David Akers.

"He's thrilled with the opportunity to be in a position to help the team in any way he can this postseason," said Cundiff's agent, Paul Sheehy. "It's a great opportunity, with a great organization."

The team announced the move a day after coach Jim Harbaugh said that the NFC West champion Niners (11-4-1) -- off this week as the NFC's No. 2 seed -- planned to try out kickers because of Akers' prolonged funk.

Cundiff was released by the Washington Redskins on Oct. 9 after missing 5 of his 12 field goal attempts. He had already worked out once for the Niners on Nov. 27 before they invited him back this time, as Harbaugh initially chose to stick with Akers.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/88...te-david-akers

[BmorePat87]

I hope the NFC championship doesn't come down to a FG.

[BengalYankee]

Originally Posted by RavensLover69

I hope the NFC championship doesn't come down to a FG.

I hope it does...

[sakerocket]

Now he has a chance to screw both harbaughs out of a Super Bowl.