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San Francisco 49ers: Ranking the top 25 players for 2018

By Chris Wilson

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 20: DeForest Buckner #99 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after he sacked Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 20: DeForest Buckner #99 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after he sacked Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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San Francisco 49ers Robbie Gould
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 03: Robbie Gould #9 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a win against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The 49ers defeated the Bears 15-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

18. K Robbie Gould

49ers kicker Robbie Gould attempted far too many field goals in 2017, due to the offense’s poor red-zone play over the course of the season — and Garoppolo consistently leading the team into potential scoring opportunities during his five starts:

Fortunately, Gould capitalized on all but two opportunities, as he converted over 95 percent of his field goal attempts. While one of the 49ers’ primary focuses this season will be finishing offensive drives, having a kicker who consistently converts when called upon is a necessity in today’s NFL.