The 49ers have not used the franchise tag since 2012 when they applied it to safety Dashon Goldson. They avoided it last year by signing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a long-term deal.The team hopes to get a long-term done executed with kicker Robbie Gould before the March 5 franchise tag deadline Steve Young Jersey , but if they don’t get a deal done, the 49ers appear poised to use the tag on Gould, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.While Gould said he is ready to “consider all opportunities,” it doesn’t appear the 49ers will give him an opportunity to test the free agent waters and for good reason(s).Gould, the second-most accurate kicker in NFL history, made 72 of 75 field goals in his two seasons in San Francisco. The free agent tag for kickers is expected to be around $5 million, and the 49ers have plenty of salary cap room.Plus, Gould’s former team, the Bears, likely would quickly pursue him. Gould is building a home in Chicago.So expect Gould to stay in San Francisco at least one more season if not long term. A daily compilation of 49ers news from around the net. Thursday, April 4th. 2019 edition."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 49ers Salary CapLevi’s Stadium Events49ers Transactions49ers Injury News49ers Press Conferences & Conference Calls49ers LinksGolden Nuggets: Pre-draft Visit Updates Patrick Willis Jersey , 3 Weeks To GoNew,1commentA daily compilation of 49ers news from around the net. Thursday, April 4th. 2019 edition.PDTShareTweetShareShareGolden Nuggets: Pre-draft Visit Updates, 3 Weeks To GoBrian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsGood morning folks, and a happy Thursday to you. Unfortunately, it’s going to be a rather abbreviated edition today, as I’ve got exams this week and sleep is at an absolute premium. Yesterday, the 49ers completed a two-day visit with edge rusher Josh Allen. I’m not entirely sure how often official pre-draft visits end up being a two day affair, but this is sure to stoke a fire in the Bosa vs. Allen camps. Obviously, he’ll be visiting with other teams, and the 49ers will host other players Jerry Rice Jersey , but I’m sure the long, hard look at him will make a difference in some way.Tomorrow, the 49ers are expected to meet with a pair of special teams specialists in Houston. Long snapper Chris Wilkerson and punter Jack Fox will be made available to team representatives, in advance of Saturday’s local pro-day at Rice University. Of course, the team is likely to draft a punter this year after allowing Bradley Pinion to walk in free agency. Pinion, a former 5th rounder, replaced fan-favorite and all-pro Andy “Death Star” Lee, and went on to post nothing but average to below-average stat lines. To wrap things up, the 49ers will reportedly decline to bring in Rashan Gary for a pre-draft visit. I’m sure somebody out there might have some feelings on this, maybe. Personally, it sounds like a solid plan to me - I’m pretty certain Gary is overrated if he’s still being talked about as a first rounder. In a year with so many incredible edge prospects clustered at the top of the draft Terrell Owens Jersey , there’s no excuse in filling a premium position of need with one of the weakest top-end options. Josh Allen just completed 2-day visit with 49ers | Madson, NinerswirePlayers the 49ers have met with so far | Biderman, Sac Bee49ers will not bring Rashan Gary in for visit | Madson, NinerswireTeam to meet with long snapper, punter in Houston this week | Chan, NBC Sports Bay AreaA look at the similarities between Jimmy Garoppolo and Nick Mullens statistically | Almquist, KNBRShould the 49ers trade down? | Wagoner, ESPN