"Just everything we've talked about, he's been good. He's shown that he's picked up the system fast and played well in games," Harbaugh said. "It's been a nice progression, nice process for him."
Fangio noted that Reid earned his spot, mentioning how linebacker Aldon Smith didn't get his job as a pass rusher in nickel sets until after the final preseason game as a rookie two years ago.
The hope is he can also fill the void left by Dashon Goldson's departure from the San Francisco 49ers in free agency.
"That's me trying to get him mentally ready," Whitner said. "We're not surprised. Ever since Day 1, he's been picking up the system really well. He's been tremendously physical back there, he's tackling well, communicating well. So, he's showing some veteran already in him."
The 36-year-old Jennings is a two-time Pro Bowler and the only remaining player from the 49ers' 2002 postseason run.
Also Tuesday,Discount NFL Jerseys, San Francisco traded linebacker Parys Haralson to the Saints a day after he left team headquarters with hugs and handshakes.
Some tough decisions still remain. The 49ers must get their roster to the 53-player limit by Saturday — and they have two capable long snappers at the moment in veteran Brian Jennings, the team's longest-tenured player, and rookie Kevin McDermott.
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In response, a smiling Fangio offered, "You knew."
In 39 career college games with 26 starts over three seasons for the Tigers,Braden Holtby Jersey, the 6-foot-1, 213-pound Reid finished with 199 tackles, six interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 11 pass breakups and 4? tackles for loss.
"He doesn't look confused at all now," Whitner said. "He's a guy, from high school on to college, he's always been a good student and a student of the game. When you put those two in a guy that is willing to work, that's why you win a starting free safety spot on arguably the best defense as a rookie. It's hard to do, and he did it."
San Francisco traded up with Dallas to draft the speedy safety with the 18th pick out of Louisiana State, believing all along he would make an immediate impact as a rookie.
"Just being the No. 1 draft pick doesn't mean you come in and get a job," Fangio said.

And Reid, San Francisco's first-round draft pick in April, soon heard about the announcement from reporters that he had earned a spot on one of the NFL's top defenses.
Lawrence Okoye, a former British discus Olympian who was trying to make the team as a defensive tackle, was waived/injured Tuesday. Also, defensive tackle Lamar Divens was waived/injured,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys, while cornerback Chris Culliver was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Fangio offered a pace throughout the offseason and training camp that allowed Reid to grasp the concepts of the defense without becoming overwhelmed while learning more each day.
Harbaugh said first-time footballer Okoye — on crutches with a bulky knee brace — could return this year.
On Tuesday,Cheap Jerseys Fast Shipping, they said Reid will be the NFC champion Niners' starter at free safety for the Sept. 8 season opener against Green Bay at Candlestick Park.
Apparently, coach Jim Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio agreed.
"I feel like I'm snapping well. I'm healthy. I feel like I can play unlimited seasons, so I don't know why I wouldn't play this season," he said. "Obviously there's another guy here. He's doing fine. I don't get to make the decision. If I c