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49ers’ Mays already making mark as a starter

The Columbian
Published: October 7, 2010, 12:00am

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Mays’ transition into the starting lineup didn’t exactly go as planned with the San Francisco 49ers, but now that he’s there the rookie is preparing for a long stay in the team’s secondary.

Mays, who didn’t play a defensive snap in San Francisco’s first three games, was thrown into the lineup last week after veteran starter Michael Lewis abruptly left the team two days before its game at Atlanta. Mays leapfrogged veteran Reggie Smith on the depth chart to get the starting call in place of Lewis at strong safety.

He didn’t disappoint.

Mays held up well in coverage and led the 49ers with 11 tackles, the most in a game by a San Francisco player this season. He also made his mark on special teams.

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