Twitter reacts to the Eric Reid selection

The title of the piece implies that Twitter has a life of its own, as though it could react to a story. We all know it's only as alive as its users. People have a platform to say whatever they want, so long as they say it in 140 characters or less. I take a look at what some have said and offer you some of the best tweets. We start off with the man, himself, and carry on through some of the beat writers, bloggers, myself and some fans.

NINER NATION!!!!! Fly out to San Fran in the morning ✈✈

— Eric Reid, Jr. (@E_Reid1) April 26, 2013

49ers move up to get S Eric Reid. OK, Trent Baalke takes the unexpected guy, as usual.

— Tim Kawakami (@timkawakami) April 26, 2013

Mel Kiper just said he thought Reid regressed last season. It's official: great pick

— Bay Area Sports Guy (@BASportsGuy) April 26, 2013

Eric Reid is sensible 49er pick. Played against best college teams and Niners need someone to take over Goldson's spot. I endorse.

— Mark Purdy (@MercPurdy) April 26, 2013

Don't forget folks, Florida International is not LSU. The Sun Belt Conference is not the SEC. Reid faced some elite talent in college

— Ruthless Sports Guy (@Ruthless_Sports) April 26, 2013

Lots of teams loved Reid and had fingers crossed he would slide. Oops.

— Sam Farmer(@LATimesfarmer) April 26, 2013

Estimated contract (via overthecap.com) for 18th pick in draft, Eric Reid: 4 years, $8.5M. Goldson: 5 years, $41.25M from TB. #49ers

— Jeff Deeney (@PFF_Jeff) April 26, 2013

With all the depth at safety, picking Eric Reid was a bit of a shock. Baalke must think he's the one. Gonna cause a bit of controversy.

— Aaron Malone (@GafflezMalone) April 26, 2013

One game that I did like from Eric Reid was that Alabama game.This should be a good pick. Hope he can start immediately.

— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDAVENPORT88) April 26, 2013

Wonder if the pick of Reid makes it less likely the @49ers look to take a chance on a guy like Tyrann Mathieu losing the extra 3rd

— Sizzle (@Sizzle801) April 26, 2013

I think Reid would've still been there at 31. No need to trade up. #49ers

— Miguel Barrera (@fortyninersfan) April 26, 2013

I WANT a Reid Jersey now

— Momo Castro (@Momo16giantfan) April 26, 2013

Filled a big gap with Reid and still have 2nd and 29th in 2nd rnd. I don't miss Goldson so much now #49ers

— Kevin (@kweb9780) April 26, 2013

I'll admit I'm not sure about the #49ers moving up for Eric Reid. He'll need to get better in coverage for me to fall in love with the pick.

— Jesse Reed (@JesseReed78) April 26, 2013

My favorite first round draft pick is Eric Reid's daughter. That counts right? #socute

— Avery Mills (@alynn422) April 26, 2013

And that's all, folks. A little insight into what Twitter had to say about the 49ers top pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Welcome, Eric Reid.

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