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Veteran wide receiver Mike Evans figures to be featured as a red-zone target. After all, Evans caught 108 touchdown passes in his 12 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Evans was matched against nickel back Upton Stout near the goal line. Purdy threw high for Evans, who made a leaping 6-yard touchdown grab against the feisty coverage of Stout. 'I'm 6-5,' Evans said. 'I have that ability, and I've done it throughout my career. But it's something I talk to the quarterbacks about: When I'm covered, I'm still pretty open if you throw the ball up in the air. Brock threw a great ball.'
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Evans positioned as featured red-zone target; strong chemistry with Purdy evident.

Veteran wide receiver Mike Evans figures to be featured as a red-zone target for the 49ers; his 108 touchdown catches over 12 seasons with Tampa Bay underscore his red-zone prowess. Evans displayed strong chemistry with QB Brock Purdy during training camp, making a leaping 6-yard touchdown grab against nickel back Upton Stout near the goal line. Evans emphasized his ability to create separation on high throws: 'When I'm covered, I'm still pretty open if you throw the ball up in the air,' and praised Purdy's execution on the play.

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