Predicting the 49ers’ 2018 starting lineup after opening wave of NFL free agency
By Peter Panacy
![LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers congratulates Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers congratulates Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/445c830b75fc53d5f674f2c1bb5839fd0cbd24e9c2bf350a80939b89785ba9e3.jpg)
Special Teams
Kicker: Robbie Gould
Punter: Bradley Pinion
Long-Snapper: Kyle Nelson
No changes here.
Veteran kicker Robbie Gould probably was snubbed for a Pro Bowl spot last season, as he led the league in field-goal attempts (39) and ranked second in total field-goal conversion percentage (95.1).
The Niners did make a move at punter, however, bringing aboard Jeff Locke — a left-footed kicker one might figure is going to be used for camp competition.
That’s about it, though. Locke won’t push out the incumbent, Bradley Pinion, unless something drastic happens between now and Week 1.