Niners Nation on Jacob Cowing
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Jacob Cowing taking a punt 84 yards to the house... Cowing would get targeted seven times Thursday, but only hauled in two catches for 14 yards receiving... 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... "Not yet," Shanahan said. "But I like that he [Cowing] is making it easier."
STACKED’s take
Cowing's 84-yard punt return TD in preseason signals potential as 49ers returner, not receiver.
Cowing took a punt 84 yards for a touchdown in preseason against the Chargers, which would be the 49ers' first punt return TD since 2011 if it occurred in the regular season. Kyle Shanahan said after the game, "I thought it was huge." Cowing was targeted seven times but caught only two passes for 14 yards receiving, competing in a deep 49ers receiver room with veteran Mike Evans and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling. However, as a returner, Cowing doesn't need to be a prolific receiver; he needs to secure punts and provide field position. Shanahan indicated Cowing is making the punt returner job "easier" but hasn't locked it down yet, saying "Not yet" when asked if Cowing has the role.
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