The Facts: With Gould's 2019 playing status still in limbo as he has yet to sign a $4.97 million franchise tender, the 49ers kicker seems to see no conclusion in sight even with training camp looming. Gould doesn't have a plan of action much less a decision on the matter. "I'm not going to commit to making any decision right now," the kicker told The Mercury News' Cam Inman. "I don't really have a plan right now."

Diehards Line: The league's deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign multi-year contracts is on Monday. Gould was looking for a trade in April as he stated he was uncertain if he wanted to play for San Francisco anymore. Thereafter, Gould, who has thus far skipped all 49ers offseason workouts, can wait until Week 1 to report and he would earn his $4.97 million. He can elongate his holdout to Week 10 and earn a prorated salary or sit out for the season, something running back Le'Veon Bell did in 2018. It's been a long process of negotiation and, free of a plan, Gould is content to let his representation work everything out with the 49ers front office. Over the last three seasons, Gould's field goal percentage has been 95.1 or better, including a league-best 97.1 in 2018. Borderline automatic as he's been on the field, any certainty involving his contract situation would seem just the opposite. There's no plan, no decision and no end in sight.