Niners Nation on Brandin Cooks

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They have Brandin Cooks on the roster, and while he's not as fast as he was a decade ago, he's still got some wheels and has been a returner in the past.

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Cooks could replace Cowing as punt returner as WR depth improves.

The source identifies Brandin Cooks as a potential alternative punt returner option for the 49ers as injured wide receivers return. While acknowledging Cooks is not as fast as he was a decade ago, the source notes he "still got some wheels and has been a returner in the past," positioning him as a viable replacement for Cowing in the return game.