It’s standard practice in the National Football League – and professional sports in general – to use the draft to address a position with an aging player. A higher draft pick might be used depending on how highly an individual team values that position.
The Niners did just that a few years ago, replacing a 40-year-old veteran with a 24-year-old rookie. Heck, the 49ers felt this position was so important to replace they used a top-100 pick to make the change.
I think by now you know where I am going with this, but that top-100 selection on Jake Moody shouldn’t be held against the kicker, as that’s a 49ers issue.