Golden Nuggets: Victory Monday (sorta)!

What we learned as Purdy sputters, Dobbs excites in 49ers’ win

“Cowing and veteran Trent Taylor are the top candidates to open the season as the 49ers’ primary punt returner. If Cowing can prove he is reliable, he likely will win the job.

He returned two punts for 19 yards and flawlessly handled another fair catch.

And Cowing made an impact on offense, too. Cowing caught all four of his targets for 51 yards, including a 38-yard catch on a Dobbs throw.”

Kawakami: ‘He’s a baller’ — Joshua Dobbs’ electric move in the 49ers’ QB2 competition (paywall)

“Flash-forward a year and Dobbs, 29, is a much more polished, more athletic version of what the 49ers hoped they’d get from an early version of Lance.…