Niners Nation on De'Zhaun Stribling

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coaches and teammates have said Stribling isn't bothered...he would write it down or draw the play out so he could visualize it. Stribling would go through the playbook repeatedly, occasionally asking his mother or his girlfriend to quiz him or call out plays.

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Stribling's work ethic and mastery of all three WR spots impressing 49ers coaches.

Rookie WR Stribling is making a strong impression on the 49ers despite the demanding learning curve of mastering all three receiver positions (F, X, Z) before assignment. Coaches and teammates report he isn't fazed by the workload; his preparation routine—saying playcalls aloud, writing and visualizing plays, repeatedly studying the playbook, and participating in offseason throwing sessions with QBs Purdy and Jones in Nashville—has generated positive camp evaluations and suggests he's on track for meaningful role development.

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