SANTA CLARA, Calif. – 49ers rookie first-round pick Arik Armstead showed flashes of brilliance in 2015, but struggled with consistency along the team’s deep defensive line.

Entering his second season, and reunited with the college coach who recruited him to Oregon in Chip Kelly, Armstead promised improvement from the 49ers in 2016 after their 5-11 finish last year in a video from UNINTERRUPTED.

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“Last year didn’t go as planned. 5-11 is no way to represent the Bay Area and that’s not what being a 49er is all about,” Armstead said. “I feel like we let the fans down, let you guys down. And I look forward to next year, bringing a lot more excitement to the Bay Area and you guys.”

Armstead filmed the short video from San Diego, where he’s working out in preparation for the 49ers offseason program that begins next month.

Armstead finished last season appearing in all 16 games, registering two sacks and 14 tackles while being moved from over guards in base packages toward the outside in pass rushing situations. He played sparingly until starter Glenn Dorsey was lost for the season in November when he suffered an ACL tear against the Seahawks.

Kelly and the 49ers are expecting Armstead to make a big jump in his second season, where he’ll be familiar with the scheme implemented by Kelly and new defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil.

Additionally, Kelly brought Oregon’s former defensive line coach Jerry Azzinaro to hold the same position with San Francisco. Azzinaro worked with Armstead during his freshman season in 2012 before joining Kelly in Philadelphia the following three years.

Armstead spoke in the video about his relationship with Kelly, noting, “having him as our coach, is a guy I know very well. (He) recruited me in high school, sat in my home, got me to go up to Oregon…We have a young, talented group with a bunch of guys eager and ready to play. And I think next year we’re going to do a lot better.”

Armstead is likely headed for an expanded role in the upcoming season while some questions remain along the defensive line. Nose tackle Ian Williams is an unrestricted free agent, while reserve Tony Jerod-Eddie is restricted. Quinton Dial figures to start at right defensive end again, while Armstead is likely to start on the left side of the line.

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