Cowing credits Taylor, Shanahan for his early 49ers success

SANTA CLARA — Being a rookie receiver for the 49ers can be a daunting task, but Jacob Cowing has taken advantage of the knowledge and experience from his teammates and coaches during his transition to the NFL. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan demands a lot from his young receivers, and Cowing is no different. The Arizona product already has been spotted at all three receiver positions and as a punt returner this summer. In the 49ers' 16-10 preseason win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Levi's Stadium, the rookie had a standout showing. "It felt amazing," Cowing told NBC Sports Bay Area after the game. "Going into this game, I had a lot of confidence with the week of practice and then the coaching staff helping me out with plays, and my teammates, too. Very welcoming, very uplifting. They really helped me boost my confidence going into this game." Cowing caught four of his five targets for 51 yards, including a 38-yard deep pass from quarterback Joshua Dobbs at the end of the first half to set up San Francisco's lone touchdown. The young receiver has been on the practice field with all four quarterbacks on the roster, which exemplifies Cowing's adaptability. "It's the...