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What have you seen from LB Pita Taumoepenu during his time on the practice squad this year?

“Pita is relentlessly always working, trying to get whatever look he can. Whether he’s playing linebacker, rush-end, it doesn’t matter. He’s improved. I know [defensive line coach Jeff Zgonina] Z and [pass rush specialist Chris Kiffin] Kiff meet with all those guys after every practice to go over their film, too, to see where they can improve. So, I’m excited that he may get the opportunity this week.”

Will he step into the role that LB Dekoda Watson was playing, sort of that obvious passing down?