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Does the selection of Arik Armstead reflect 49ers' stated 'reload, not rebuild' mindset?

The San Francisco 49ers have insisted they are reloading, not rebuilding. Does Arik Armstead's selection reflect that?

The San Francisco 49ers had one of the craziest offseasons a team could possibly have (well, they're still having it but presumably, things have calmed down). Things happened for which they are totally at fault -- Jim Harbaugh's departure, the weird coaching search and more -- and things happened that were totally out of their control -- the retirement of Patrick Willis and Chris Borland.

But throughout all of this, the 49ers have been touting one specific line in interviews and statements.