49ers prepared to use franchise tag on Robbie Gould

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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, but if they [more]

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