Yahoo Sports NFL on De'Zhaun Stribling
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The team has long shied away from plugging any of its young wideouts into one position, instead asking them to learn all three spots (F, X or Z) before deciding where to put them. That workload can faze some players, but coaches and teammates have said Stribling isn't bothered.
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Stribling's playbook mastery and work ethic impress 49ers coaches despite demanding role.
Rookie WR Stribling has impressed the 49ers coaching staff and teammates with his work ethic and playbook mastery despite the team's demanding approach of requiring young wideouts to learn all three receiver positions (F, X, Z) before assignment. Stribling developed a rigorous routine studying film daily, verbalizing playcalls aloud, writing and drawing plays for visualization, and repeatedly going through the playbook with quizzes from family and teammates. He also participated in throwing sessions with Purdy and Jones in Nashville prior to training camp alongside fellow wideout Jordan Watkins, demonstrating commitment that coaches and teammates said doesn't faze him despite the workload.
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