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Jeremy Pruitt thinks position change will allow Jonathan Kongbo to flourish

Jonathan Kongbo’s apparent move from defensive end to outside linebacker shouldn’t be overly difficult under first-year head coach Jeremy Pruitt. Known for making the game simpler so his players can play freely, Pruitt won’t likely push technique and fundamentals on Kongbo, who announced he was moving to outside linebacker via social media recently.

“The thing we’re looking for is who can change a game by being a pass rusher,” Pruitt said during a recent appearance on WGOW. “I can teach my wife to take first in the flat. That’s not real hard. That’s the easy part. The hard part is being a difference on the edge.