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Let the kicking competition begin

Posted January 04, 2013 on sfo.scout.com
PLAYERS: Billy Cundiff,  David Akers,  Jim Harbaugh
TEAMS: San Francisco 49ers
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Billy Cundiff, sporting a crisp new white No. 6 jersey, had an impressive first day of practice with the 49ers while kicking alongside struggling veteran David Akers as coach Jim Harbaugh closely watched. Cundiff signed a one-year contract with the NFC West champion Niners to compete with Akers as Harbaugh and his staff determine who will handle the kicking duties for the Niners in the playoffs.
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