“One thing that’s crucial for any kicker joining the 49ers is taking kickoff responsibilities. Punter Mitch Wishnowsky has struggled in that aspect and Gould, not exactly a power kicker, had the fifth-lowest touchback percentage in the league last year at 44.35 percent. Gonzalez had a 64 percent touchback rate in 2021, which would rank tied for 13th last season.”
“The 49ers are scheduled to begin their offseason program at the team’s headquarters in Santa Clara on April 17.”
“Gonzalez rewrote the FBS record book during his college career at Arizona State.