Ideally, the San Francisco 49ers would like to re-sign veteran kicker Robbie Gould to a long-term contract heading into 2019.
After all, Gould was essentially perfect since joining the Niners on a two-year deal back in 2017. His 97.1 and 95.1 field-goal conversion percentages in 2017 and 2018, respectively, rank first and second on the franchise’s single-season list of bests.
Yet, according to The Athletic’s Matt Barrows, Gould and the 49ers aren’t close to making any sort of long-term commitment.
If no deal is reached by March 5, the Niners could apply a one-year franchise tag on Gould, which would cost just over $5 million fully guaranteed.