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De'Zhaun Stribling could also be a good option, but for reasons I just outlined, they may want him fresh for the offense and not on return duty because they aren't going to be able to rely on Mike Evans for every play.

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Stribling could return punts but 49ers may preserve him for offensive snaps.

The source mentions De'Zhaun Stribling as another potential option for punt returner duties, but notes the 49ers may prefer to keep him fresh for offensive snaps rather than assign him return duty, given the limited depth at wide receiver with Mike Evans unavailable for every play.