WR Jacob Cowing won't lose PR job after fumble
Niners Wire • • sports
Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers punt returner Jacob Cowing fumbled a punt against the Seattle Seahawks after attempting to catch it under pressure, leading to a Seattle recovery deep in 49ers territory.
- Despite the error, head coach Kyle Shanahan stated he will not replace Cowing as punt returner, citing that the mistake was not enough to warrant a change.
- Cowing secured the punt return job in preseason with a touchdown and, despite limited return yards during the regular season, remains the best option available on the roster.
- With injuries in the receiving corps, Cowing is expected to see more offensive playing time, and his continued role as punt returner depends on avoiding further mistakes.
- Shanahan emphasized the importance of mistake-free play from Cowing, indicating the team is willing to be patient given the lack of better alternatives.
