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Kirk Olivadotti, Inside Linebackers Coach, is a Veteran on Washington’s Sidelines

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Current Redskins Role: Inside Linebackers Coach (4th year this time, 7th year overall)

Experience as a Player: 3 years (wide receiver, Purdue)

Coaching Highlights: Various coaching positions, including defensive quality control and linebackers (2000-2010, Washington Redskins), inside linebackers coach (2011-2013, Georgia),

What He Brings to the Team: Olivadotti, who is a part of Washington’s assistant coach honor roll due to his service of more than a decade with the team, has a long history of working with successful defensive units. The Redskins’ defense was ranked in the top 10 for 80% of the seasons during Olivadotti’s first tenure, and he demonstrated an ability to coach up his players during that time.