49ers rookie Cowing continues impressive NFL preseason vs. Raiders

LAS VEGAS — After a standout performance in the 49ers' second NFL preseason game, Jacob Cowing wanted to prove it was not a fluke. The rookie wide receiver caught all three of his targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in San Francisco's 24-24 tie with the Las Vegas Raiders in its preseason finale Friday night. Cowing also looked confident returning punts, bringing out three for 19 yards for an average of 6.3 yards per return. "Just continuing to play my game," Cowing said after the game. "Being confident in my abilities each and every game, each and every practice I'm going into. Just being present in the moment, too. Not trying to think too far ahead." Cowing was referring to Tuesday, Aug. 27, which is the day teams must make their initial cuts to 53 players on the roster. While the fourth-round draft pick will more than likely remain in Santa Clara for some time to come, there will be teammates who will be released - and that's not lost on the Arizona product. "Just spending those moments with the guys in preseason," Cowing said. "Cherishing the moments, and all the hard work that we put into this thing. Seeing people smile, that was just my mindset going into the preseason. Be...