Moody’s exit from the 49ers isn’t just about a kicker’s fate; it highlights two recurring traps in the Shanahan-Lynch era: sunk-cost thinking and stubborn roster bets that linger after clear signs of diminishing returns. The piece argues the Moody third-round gamble and the team’s patience with his misses epitomize a pattern that costs wins and complicates fantasy lineups.

In contrast, the Eagles’ willingness to cut losses on misfires is used as a blueprint for smarter decision-making. The piece threads in Garoppolo’s contract, Brady’s Bay Area flirtation, and other decisions as cautionary tales, urging faster, more adaptable moves to avoid Moody-like repeats and keep fantasy rosters competitive.