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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) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 23: Long snapper Kyle Nelson #86 of the San Francisco 49ers snaps the ball before a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on August 23, 2015 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers won 23-6. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 23: Long snapper Kyle Nelson #86 of the San Francisco 49ers snaps the ball before a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on August 23, 2015 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers won 23-6. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /

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.