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Eric Reid says 49ers obviously want his production to improve

Safety Eric Reid knows a long-term deal to remain with the 49ers depends on how he fares this season, in his third system in three years.

Earlier this month, the 49ers picked up Reid’s fifth-year option on his rookie contract for 2017 ($5.68 million salary). His long-term security, however, remains in flux.

“That’s business, isn’t it?” Reid said after Wednesday’s organized team activities. “You look at any form of business, not just football, and they want to see production.

“I haven’t had that conversation with them. But it’s obvious to me they want to see something.