Golden Nuggets: Farewell, Parys Haralson

Good morning ladies and gents. It looks like the San Francisco 49ers traded outside linebacker Parys Haralson to the New Orleans Saints, though further confirmation is still required and, of course, we have no idea as to the compensation. Personally, I like the move regardless, mostly because I firmly believe Haralson has the chops and deserves to start. The Saints are as good a team as any for him to ply his trade.

On the other hand, the 49ers are losing the best backup outside linebacker in the NFL. He's better than Aldon Smith and Ahmad Brooks at certain things and likely would have found his way onto the field this season. That said, trading him was the right thing to do.

We're going to jump right into your links for the day. Enjoy.

OLB Haralson traded to Saints after seven seasons with 49ers (Inman)

49ers play time: Collie, Hawkins see limited action (Maiocco)

Raiders/49ers stadium add-on thoughts: Why sharing Santa Clara is a no-go, the 49ers' thoughts, and more (Kawakami)

49ers 53-man roster projection (BA Sports Guy)

QB Tolzien among first wave of roster cuts (Branch)

Seahawks, 49ers lead the list of NFL's top defenses (SI)

Patton, McCoy make nice impression in 49ers' win over Vikings (Barrows)

Red and Gold-en GIFs from 49ers vs. Vikings (BA Sports Guy)

Low summer workload for Kaepernick (Maiocco)

53-man projection: Preseason game provides clarity at QB, WR (Branch)

Mock it: Predicting how 53-man roster may look (Inman)

49ers-Vikings rewind: Kaepernick, McCoy finish strong (Maiocco)

49ers waive Tolzien and four others, still active on the trade market (BA Sports Guy)

Vance McDonald Jumps Out (49ers)

Jon Baldwin Off to Solid Start (49ers)