49ers’ kicker Robbie Gould still has not signed his franchise tag; thus he will not be at minicamp, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Since Gould is not under contract, he can’t be fined for the absence. In late April, Gould requested to be traded. It’s been no secret that he wants to play for the Chicago Bears—who just so happen to need a kicker—and be closer to his family. The 49ers have been vocal about not wanting to trade Gould.
When will this end? Somebody is going to have to give in. Whether that’s when Gould acknowledges the fact that the 49ers are not going to trade him, or the Niners realize Gould isn’t bluffing.