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ArticleJacob Cowing could do something for the 49ers that hasn’t happened since 2011
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Cowing would get targeted seven times Thursday, but only hauled in two catches for 14 yards receiving... if Cowing can put together punts like last night, he doesn't need to catch balls from Brock Purdy; he just needs to secure balls from the other team's kicker and give the 49ers decent field position... Cowing could be the fastest player on the team... "Not yet," Shanahan said. "But I like that he [Cowing] is making it easier."
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Cowing emerging as punt returner option; Shanahan likes his impact despite preseason caveat.

Cowing is emerging as a potential punt returner for the 49ers after taking a punt 84 yards for a touchdown in preseason; Kyle Shanahan said he likes that Cowing is making the job easier, though the head coach stopped short of confirming him as the starter. Cowing could be the fastest player on the team and represents a path to the field despite being in a deep and competitive wide receiver room with Mike Evans and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling. If he secures the punt returner role, he would give the 49ers their first regular-season punt return touchdown since 2011 when Ted Ginn Jr. scored one.

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